COBRA

Gearboxes for
twin shaft mixers

Doc. Q00-1308_03 09.05.11

Cobra
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GEARBOXES FOR TWIN SHAFT MIXERS

9PLDC03 9PLDT05

9PLDC05 9PLDP05

9PLDC09 9PLDP09
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9PLDC16 9PLDP11

9PLDC18

This generation of gearboxes have been specifically developed for the stationary twin shaft
mixer application.

COBRA has an extensive base of experience in the design, development and production of
gearboxes for stationary mixing plants. On the base of a deep knowledge of the critical
gearbox parameters which must be considered for this specific application, COBRA can
provide today the best value solutions to the customer needs.

Use of high quality bearings and sealings, selected materials, state of the art production
technology and quality control insure the high quality standard of COBRA’s products.
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1) Application and technical description

1.1) 9PLDC03 30 KW - Technical description

This is a three stage gearbox family with the following characteristics:

- Type of drive: electric motor, connected to the gearbox input shaft by means of V-belt drive.

-First stage (input stage): spiral bevel gear pair, case hardened

-Second stage (intermediate): planetary gear stage: sun wheel and planet gears are spur
gears, case hardened; annular ring gear is gas nitrided.

-Third stage (output stage): planetary gear stage: sun wheel and planet gears are spur
gears, case hardened; annular ring gear is gas nitrided.

-Bearings arrangement: rolling bearing SKF or equivalent ( SNR, KOYO, TIMKEN, FAG)

-Housing: cast iron

-Lubrication: oil bath lubrication.

-Gearbox installation: Flanged to the mixer

- Output: The output shaft of this gearbox has a flanged end designed to be connected
through a coupling joint* (*excluded from our supply) to the mixer shaft. The output bearing of
the gearbox do not bear the radial load arising from operation of the mixer (Permissible loads
are indicated on DWG 9PLDC03). Therefore the mixer shaft must be supported autonomously.
The coupling joint is necessary to allow angular and axial misalignment and the bending of
the mixer shaft under load without loads transfer to the gearbox.

- Input: The input shaft is a solid shaft with parallel key. The V-belt drive pulley shall be
connected to the shaft through a taper bush. An adapting flange is used for connection of the
cardan shaft to the pulley. (* the V-belt pulley subassy and adapting flange can be supplied by
Cobra with the supplementary description when ordering: pulley included)

- Oil pump connection: this gearbox can be supplied with an output drive shaft and
connecting flange for an oil pump.

- Mixers: This gearbox size is used to equip the following mixers :

Pos. Installed Motor Total Mixer dry filling

electric power power capacity
motors installed (normal grains)
A1 1 37 kW 37 kW 1,500 m3
A2 2 22 kW 44kW 1,875 m3
A3 2 30 kW 60kW 2,250 m3
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1.2) 9PLDT05 55 KW - Technical description

This is a three stage gearbox family with the following characteristics:

- Type of drive: electric motor, connected to the gearbox input shaft by means of V-belt drive.

-First stage (input stage): spiral bevel gear pair, case hardened

-Second stage (intermediate): planetary gear stage: sun wheel and planet gears are spur
gears, case hardened; annular ring gear is gas nitrided.

-Third stage (output stage): planetary gear stage: sun wheel and planet gears are spur
gears, case hardened; annular ring gear is gas nitrided.

-Bearings arrangement: rolling bearing SKF or equivalent ( SNR, KOYO, TIMKEN, FAG)

-Housing: cast iron

-Lubrication: oil bath lubrication.

-Gearbox installation: rigid, by means of feet in the main housing.

- Output: The output flange of this gearbox is designed to be connected directly to the mixer
shaft. The output section of the gearbox includes a spherical joint and an output bearing
designed to carry the radial load arising from operation of the mixer (Permissible loads are
indicated on Cobra DWG 9PLDT05).
The spherical joint allows angular misalignment and the bending of the mixer shaft under load
without load transfer to the gearbox.

- Input: The input shaft has a flanged end to connect the V-belt drive pulley and the cardan
*
shaft. ( the V-belt pulley can be supplied by Cobra with the supplementary description when
ordering: pulley included)

- Oil pump connection: this gearbox can be supplied with an output drive shaft and
connecting flange for an oil pump.

- Mixers: This gearbox size is used to equip the following mixers :

Pos. Installed Motor Total Mixer dry filling

electric power power capacity
motors installed (normal grains)
B1 1 30 kW 30 kW 1,500 m3
B2 1 37 kW 37 kW 1,875 m3
B3 2 30 kW 60kW 2,250 m3
B4 2 37 kW 74kW 3,000 m3
B5 2 45 kW 90kW 3,750 / 4,500 m3
B6 2 55 kW 110kW 4,500 / 5,250 m3
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1.3) Technical description
• 9PLDC05 55 KW -
• 9PLDP05 55 KW -

This is a three stage gearbox family with the following characteristics:

- Type of drive: electric motor, connected to the gearbox input shaft by means of V-belt drive.
-First stage (input stage): spiral bevel gear pair, case hardened
-Second stage (intermediate): planetary gear stage: sun wheel and planet gears are spur
gears, case hardened; annular ring gear is gas nitrided.
-Third stage (output stage): planetary gear stage: sun wheel and planet gears are spur
gears, case hardened; annular ring gear is gas nitrided.
-Bearings arrangement: rolling bearing SKF or equivalent ( SNR, KOYO, TIMKEN, FAG)
-Housing: cast iron
-Lubrication: oil bath lubrication.

9PLDC05 9PLDP05
-Gearbox installation: Flanged to the mixer. -Gearbox installation: Shaft mounting

Output: The output shaft of this gearbox has Output: The output shaft of this gearbox has
a flanged end designed to be connected a flanged end designed to be connected
through a coupling joint* (*excluded from our through a splined bush* with centerings to
supply) to the mixer shaft. The coupling joint the mixer shaft. The E- motor is connected to
is necessary to allow angular and axial the gearbox through a Frame*. A Reaction
misalignment and the bending of the mixer arm* and a Rod* with spherical ends are
shaft under load without loads transfer to the needed to withstand the reaction torque.
gearbox. (*excluded from Cobra supply)
The mixer shaft must be supported
autonomously. Permissible loads on the gearbox are
Permissible loads on the gearbox are indicated on DWG 9PLDP05).
indicated on DWG 9PLDC05).

- Input: The input shaft has a flanged end to connect the V-belt drive pulley and the cardan
shaft. (* the V-belt pulley can be supplied by Cobra with the supplementary description when
ordering: pulley included)

- Oil pump connection: this gearbox can be supplied with an output drive shaft and
connecting flange for an oil pump.

- Mixers: This gearbox size is used to equip the following mixers :

Pos. Installed Motor Total Mixer dry filling

electric power power capacity
motors installed (normal grains)
B1 1 30 kW 30 kW 1,500 m3
B2 1 37 kW 37 kW 1,875 m3
B3 2 30 kW 60kW 2,250 m3
B4 2 37 kW 74kW 3,000 m3
B5 2 45 kW 90kW 3,750 / 4,500 m3
B6 2 55 kW 110kW 4,500 / 5,250 m3
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1.4 ) Technical description
• 9PLDC09 75 KW -
• 9PLDP09 75 KW -

This is a three stage gearbox family with the following characteristics:

- Type of drive: electric motor, connected to the gearbox input shaft by means of V-belt drive.
-First stage (input stage): spiral bevel gear pair, case hardened.
-Second stage (intermediate): planetary gear stage: sun wheel and planet gears are spur
gears, case hardened; annular ring gear is gas nitrided.
-Third stage (output stage): planetary gear stage: sun wheel and planet gears are spur
gears, case hardened; annular ring gear is gas nitrided.
-Bearings arrangement: rolling bearing SKF or equivalent ( SNR, KOYO, TIMKEN, FAG).
-Housing: cast iron.
-Lubrication: oil bath lubrication.

9PLDC09 9PLDP09
-Gearbox installation: Flanged to the mixer. -Gearbox installation: Shaft mounting

Output: The output shaft of this gearbox has Output: The output shaft of this gearbox has
a flanged end designed to be connected a flanged end designed to be connected
through a coupling joint* (*excluded from our through a splined bush* with centerings to
supply) to the mixer shaft. The coupling joint the mixer shaft. The E- motor is connected to
is necessary to allow angular and axial the gearbox through a Frame*. A Reaction
misalignment and the bending of the mixer arm* and a Rod* with spherical ends are
shaft under load without loads transfer to the needed to withstand the reaction torque.
gearbox. (*excluded from Cobra supply)
The mixer shaft must be supported
autonomously. Permissible loads on the gearbox are
Permissible loads on the gearbox are indicated on DWG 9PLDP09).
indicated on DWG 9PLDC09).

- Input: The input shaft is a solid shaft with parallel key. The V-belt drive pulley shall be
connected to the shaft through a taper bush. An adapting flange is used for connection of the
cardan shaft to the pulley. (* the V-belt pulley subassy and adapting flange can be supplied by
Cobra with the supplementary description when ordering: pulley included)

- Oil pump connection: this gearbox can be supplied with an output drive shaft and
connecting flange for an oil pump.

- Mixers: This gearbox size is used to equip the following mixers :

Pos. Installed Motor Total Mixer dry filling

electric power power capacity
motors installed (normal grains)
C1 1 75 kW 75 kW 3,000 m3
C2 1 90 kW 90 kW 3,750 / 4,500 m3
C3 2 55 kW 110 kW 4,500 / 5,250 m3
3
C4 2 60kW 120Kw 5,250 / 6,000 m
C5 2 75 kW 150 kW 6,000 / 7,500 m3
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1.5 ) Technical description
• 9PLDC16 110 KW -
• 9PLDP11 110 KW -

This is a three stage gearbox family with the following characteristics:

- Type of drive: electric motor, connected to the gearbox input shaft by means of V-belt drive.
-First stage (input stage): spiral bevel gear pair, case hardened
-Second stage (intermediate): planetary gear stage: sun wheel and planet gears are spur
gears, case hardened; annular ring gear is gas nitrided.
-Third stage (output stage): planetary gear stage: sun wheel and planet gears are spur
gears, case hardened; annular ring gear is gas nitrided.
-Bearings arrangement: rolling bearing SKF or equivalent ( SNR, KOYO, TIMKEN, FAG)
-Housing: cast iron
-Lubrication: oil bath lubrication.

9PLDC16 9PLDP11
-Gearbox installation: Flanged to the mixer. -Gearbox installation: Shaft mounting

Output: The output shaft of this gearbox has Output: The output shaft of this gearbox has
a flanged end designed to be connected a flanged end designed to be connected
through a coupling joint* (*excluded from our through a splined bush* with centerings to
supply) to the mixer shaft. The coupling joint the mixer shaft. The E- motor is connected to
is necessary to allow angular and axial the gearbox through a Frame*. A Reaction
misalignment and the bending of the mixer arm* and a Rod* with spherical ends are
shaft under load without loads transfer to the needed to withstand the reaction torque.
gearbox. (*excluded from Cobra supply)
The mixer shaft must be supported
autonomously. Permissible loads on the gearbox are
Permissible loads on the gearbox are indicated on DWG 9PLDP11).
indicated on DWG 9PLDC16).

- Input: The input shaft is a solid shaft with parallel key. The V-belt drive pulley shall be
connected to the shaft through a taper bush. An adapting flange is used for connection of the
cardan shaft to the pulley. (* the V-belt pulley subassy and adapting flange can be supplied by
Cobra with the supplementary description when ordering: pulley included)

- Oil pump connection: this gearbox can be supplied with an output drive shaft and
connecting flange for an oil pump.

- Mixers: This gearbox size is used to equip the following mixers :

Pos. Installed Motor Total Mixer dry filling

electric power power capacity
motors installed (normal grains)

D1 1 90 kW 90 kW 3,750 / 4,500 m3
D2 1 110 kW 110 kW 4,500 / 5,250 m3
3
D3 2 75 kW 150 kW 6,000 / 7,500 m
D4 2 90 kW 180 kW 7,500 / 9,000 m3
D5 2 110kW 220 KW 9,000 m3
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1.6) 9PLDC18 160 KW - Technical description

This is a three stage gearbox family with the following characteristics:

- Type of drive: electric motor, connected to the gearbox input shaft by means of V-belt drive.

-First stage (input stage): spiral bevel gear pair, case hardened

-Second stage (intermediate): planetary gear stage: sun wheel and planet gears are spur
gears, case hardened; annular ring gear is gas nitrided.

-Third stage (output stage): planetary gear stage: sun wheel and planet gears are spur
gears, case hardened; annular ring gear is gas nitrided.

-Bearings arrangement: rolling bearing SKF or equivalent ( SNR, KOYO, TIMKEN, FAG)

-Housing: cast iron

-Lubrication: oil bath lubrication.

-Gearbox installation: Flanged to the mixer.

- Output: The output shaft of this gearbox has a flanged end designed to be connected
through a coupling joint* (*excluded from our supply) to the mixer shaft. The coupling joint is
necessary to allow angular and axial misalignment and the bending of the mixer shaft under
load without loads transfer to the gearbox.
The output bearing of the gearbox do not bear the radial load arising from operation of the
mixer (Permissible loads are indicated on DWG 9PLDC18). Therefore the mixer shaft must be
supported autonomously.

- Input: The input shaft is a solid shaft with parallel key. The V-belt drive pulley shall be
connected to the shaft through a taper bush. An adapting flange is used for connection of the
cardan shaft to the pulley. (* the V-belt pulley subassy and adapting flange can be supplied by
Cobra with the supplementary description when ordering: pulley included)

- Oil pump connection: this gearbox is without output drive shaft and connecting flange for
an oil pump.

- Mixers: This gearbox size is used to equip the following mixers :

Pos. Installed Motor Total Mixer dry filling

electric power power capacity
motors installed (normal grains)

E1 2 132 kW 264 kW 9,000 / 13,500 m3

E2 2 160 kW 320 kW 13,500 m3
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2) Double shaft mixer - technical data

9PLDC05
CLASS 9PLDC03 9PLDT05
9PLDP05
VERSION
03050 05550 05550
Mixer dry up to 2.250 up to 4.500 up to 4.500
litres
filling capacity
Vibrated
litres up to 1.500 up to 3.000 up to 3.000
concrete
Input power kW 30 55 55
Electrical
Input Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz
Frequency
Section Input speed RPM 1470 1475 1475
Rotation Clockwise Clockwise Clockwise
direction Anticlockwise Anticlockwise Anticlockwise
Pulley - SPC 250-3 SPC 300-4 SPC 300 -4
Output speed RPM 23,7 22,66 22,66
Rotation Clockwise Clockwise Clockwise
direction Anticlockwise Anticlockwise Anticlockwise
Output Rotation ratio 1:53,8 1:65,089 1:65,089
Continuous
Section Nm 9.675 21.000 21.000
torque
Max. Torque Nm 14.512 31.500 31.500
Static torque Nm 28.300 42.000 42.000

Pump speed RPM 2490 2950 2950

Oil pump Max torque Nm 30 30 30

General Weight kg 245 285 342

Characteristics Oil capacity kg 10 12 18
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2) Double shaft mixer - technical data

9PLDC09 9PLDC16
CLASS 9PLDC18
9PLDP09 9PLDP11
VERSION
07550 11050 18050
Mixer dry up to 13.500
litres up to 7.500 9.000
filling capacity
Vibrated
litres up to 5.000 6.000 9.000
concrete
Input power kW 75 110 160
Electrical
Input Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz
Frequency
Section Input speed RPM 1475 1475 1475
Rotation Clockwise Clockwise Clockwise
direction Anticlockwise Anticlockwise Anticlockwise
SPC 300 - 5
SPC 400 -5 SPC 450 -5
Pulley SPC 400 - 4
SPB 315 - 6
Output speed RPM 20,65 20,65 16,76
Rotation Clockwise Clockwise Clockwise
direction Anticlockwise Anticlockwise Anticlockwise
Output Rotation ratio 1:71,42 1:71,42 1:87,692
Continuous
Section Nm 31.300 46.000 81.700
torque
Max. Torque Nm 80.000 80.000 138.800
Static torque Nm 90.000 140.000 240.000

Pump speed RPM 2504 2504 -

Oil pump Max torque Nm 30 30 -

General Weight kg 520 560 800

Characteristics Oil capacity kg 23 23 30
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2.1) Safety ratio

The safety ratio is an index which should be considered for the choice of the gearbox during
the mixer design, it is defined as follows:

S = Mx2 / Mr2 safety ratio

Where

P = Mixer total installed power (kw) = Motor power (kw) * number of motors installed
Mr1 = Gearbox reference input torque = P (kw) / 2 * 9549 / 1475
Mr2 = Gearbox reference output torque = Mr1 * i * η
Mx2 = Gearbox maximum allowable static torque ( this is a characteristic of the gearbox size)
i = gearbox reduction ratio
η= gearbox efficiency = 0,9

2.2) Most severe gearbox overload

It is necessary to consider that , due to the fact that the two gearboxes installed on the mixer
are linked by the cardan shaft, it could theoretically happen that, for a short time:

A) The power of two electric motors goes through only one of the two gearboxes,
B) The two electric motors provide the peak output torque which is Kp times the nominal
torque.

In this specific situation the gearbox peak input torque is:

Mpeak1 = Mr1 * 2 * Kp

and the gearbox peak output torque is:

Mpeak2 = Mr2 * 2 * Kp

Considering that the gearbox allowable maximum torque (peak) is Mx2, to avoid damage to the
gearbox it should be:

Mpeak2 <= Mx2

Mr2 * 2* Kp <= Mx2 and Mx2 /Mr2 = S >= 2 * Kp

Assuming Kp = 2,7 , to guarantee that, under conditions A) and B), the gearbox allowable
maximum torque is not exceeded, the safety ratio should be :

S >= 2*2,7 = 5,4 (Upper limit of S) .

However the simultaneous presence of the conditions at points A) and B) is very unlikely and,
since now, as far as we know, it has not occurred on mixing plants.

On the basis of our experience, the range of the safety ratio from 1 to 5,4 and more can be
splitted as follows, by way of indication and not as a substitute of judgement.
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Safety ratio range Safety level
S > 5,4 Very High
3,5 ≤ S < 5,4 High
2,9 ≤ S < 3,5 Optimal range
2,4 ≤ S < 2,9 Medium - Low
2 ≤ S < 2,4 Low
S<2 Very Low

The situation of our products, as to some possible mixer configurations, is summarized in the
following table:

Gearbox Gearbox
Gearbox Reduc.
Mixer total reference Maximum Safety ratio
Reference ratio
Gearbox type installed output Allowable
input
power torque Output
torque
torque
P (kw) Mr1 (Nm) i Mr2 (Nm) Mx2 (Nm) S
22 x 2 143 53,800 7 095 28 300 3,9
9PLDC30
30 x 2 195 53,800 9 675 28 300 2,9
3050
37 x 1 120 53,800 5 954 28 300 4,7
30 x 1 97 65,089 5 680 42 000 7,4
9PLDT05 30 x 2 195 65,089 11 420 42 000 3,7
9PLDC05 37 x 1 120 65,089 7 030 42 000 6,0
9PLDP05 37 x 2 240 65,089 14 060 42 000 3,0
5550 45 x 2 292 65,089 17 110 42 000 2,5
55 x 2 357 65,089 20 910 42 000 2,0
45 x 2 357 71,42 18 770 90 000 4,8
55 x 2 357 71,42 22 950 90 000 3,9
9PLDC09 75 x 1 244 71,42 15 680 90 000 5,7
9PLDP09 75 x 2 487 71,42 31 300 90 000 2,9
7550 90 x 2 585 71,42 37 600 90 000 2,4
110 x 2 715 71,42 45 960 90 000 2,0
9PLDC16 75 x 2 487 71,42 31 300 140 000 4,5
9PLDP11 90 x 2 585 71,42 37 600 140 000 3,7
11050 110 x 2 715 71,42 45 960 140 000 3,1
9PLDC18 132 X 2 854 87,692 67 400 240 000 3,56
18050 160 X 2 1035 87,692 81 700 240 000 2,94

Bold is used to underline configurations with a safety ratio S>= 2,9

3) MOUNTING ARRANGEMENTS

3.1) FEET MOUNTING - 9PLDT05

Mixer shaft deflection under

load

Shaft bearing Mixer shaft

Spherical joint and bearing

included in the gearbox

Feet for connecting the

gearbox to the mixer frame
3.2) FLANGE MOUNTING - 9PLDC05; 9PLDC09; 9PLDC16; 9PLDC18

Gearbox flanged to the mixer

frame
Shaft bearings

Coupling joint to connect the

mixer shaft to the gearbox.
Not included in Cobra’s
supply
 3.3) SHAFT MOUNTING - 9PLDP05; 9PLDP09; 9PLDP11

Mixer shaft deflection E-motor support

under load frame (1)

Shaft bearings

Gearbox
reaction stay

Gearbox
reaction arm (1)

Centering ring (1)

Splined bush (1)

Rod with spherical
ends (1)
Mixer shaft

Garbox output
shaft

Nut (1)
(1) Not included in
Cobra’s supply
Centering Bolts and nuts (1)
4) LUBRICATION

Gear pairs and bearings are oil-bath lubricated.

The gearbox is supplied without oil. Before putting into service fill to the specified level with
mineral oil having the ISO viscosity-grade given in the table.

In severe applications, where gear units are to operate under heavy loads, in continuous duty or
when it is required to increase the oil change interval , the ambient temperature range and/or
reduce oil temperature, synthetic Poly-Alpha-Olefin (PAO) having the ISO viscosity-grade
indicated in the table are the preferred choice.

ISO viscosity grade [ cSt ] at 40°C

Oil type Mineral oil Synthetic oil

Ambient temperature 0 °C ÷ 25 °C 25 °C ÷ 45 °C 0° ÷ 45°
ISO viscosity grade ISO VG 220 EP ISO VG 320 EP ISO VG 220 EP

Oil change interval

Oil-change interval (Hours)

Mineral oil Synthetic oil
First change 200 400
Following changes 2000 6000

4.1) RECOMMENDED MINERAL AND SYNTHETIC OILS

Mineral oils Poly-Alpha-Olefin synthetic oils (PAO)
Manufacturer Mineralöle Polyalphaolefine-Synthetiköle (PAO)
Hersteller ISO VG ISO VG ISO VG
220 320 220
Blasia Blasia
AGIP Blasia SX 220
220 320
Degol BG Degol BG
ARAL Degol PAS 220
220 Plus 320 Plus
Energol Energol Enersyn EPX 220
BP
GR-XP 220 GR-XP 220
Alpha SP Alpha SP
CASTROL Alphasyn EP 220
220 320
Ultra Gear Ultra Gear
CHEVRON Tegra Synthetic Gear 220
220 320
Spartan EP Spartan EP
ESSO Spartan S EP 220
220 320
Klüberoil Klüberoil
KLÜBER Klübersynth EG 4-220
GEM 1-220 GEM 1-320
Mobilgear XMP Mobilgear XMP
MOBIL Mobilgear SHC XMP 220
220 320
MOLIKOTE L-0122 L-0132 L-1122
Optigear BM Optigear BM
OPTIMOL Optigear Synthetic A 220
220 320
Goya Goya
Q8 El Greco 220
220 320
Omala Omala
SHELL Omala HD 220
220 320
Meropa Meropa
TEXACO Pinnacle ED 220
220 320
Carter EP Carter EP
TOTAL Carter SH 220
220 320
TRIBOL 1100/220 1100/320 1510/220
4.2) Oil level checking

Routine checking during operation: carry out the level check with the gearbox at rest.

At Startup, at oil changing or at oil topping up: Let the gearbox run for some minutes, stop it
and wait some minutes before checking the oil level.

4.3) Oil change

The gearbox is equipped with filler-breather, lever, and drain plugs.

The degree of purity of the oil affects the operating reliability and life span of the oil and the
gearbox. It should therefore be ensured that the oil in the gearbox is clean.

When changing oil of the same type, the quantity of oil remaining in the gearbox should be kept
as low as possible. Generally speaking, a small remaining quantity will cause no particular
problems. Gear oils of different types and manufacturers must not be mixed.

When changing to very different types of oil or oils with very different additives, the gearbox
must always be well flushed out with the new oil. Residues of old oil must be completely
removed from the gearbox.

Gear oils must never be mixed with other substances. Flushing with paraffin or other solvents is
not permitted, as traces of these substances always remain inside the gearbox

4.4) Draining

To drain, remove the magnetic drain plug and drain off oil. If possible, drain while the oil is hot
and remove the filler plug from the top of the gearbox to give optimum oil flow

4.5) Filling

Fill the gearbox when it is assembled and secured in its working position on the mixer.
Unscrew the oil filler-breather plug.
Use an hosepipe or a spout to fill the oil. Do not close completely the filling hole on the
gearbox, as the air must go out from the same hole during the filling.

Add oil until it is visible in the level window. Check that the filler-breather plug is not blocked by
dirt or paint. Screw the oil filler-breather plug
Start the gearbox and let it run for a short time. Stop the gearbox, wait some minutes and
check again the oil level. If necessary add / remove oil and repeat these operations until the oil
level is reached.

5) STORAGE

Observe the following instructions to ensure correct storage of delivered products:

5.1) Do not store outdoors, in areas exposed to weather or with excessive humidity;

5.2) Always place boards in wood or other material between floor and products, to avoid direct
contact with the floor;

5.3) For storage periods of over 60 days, all machined surfaces such as flanges, shafts and
couplings must be protected with a suitable antioxidation producs (SHELL ENSIS FLUIDSDC
or equivalent product);
5.4) The following measures must be taken for products for which the expected storage period
exceeds 6 months:

5.4.1)Cover outer machined parts and mating parts with grease to avoid oxidation;

5.4.2) Position the gearboxes with the breather plug up and fill them with oil.
Before use, the gearboxes should be filled with the proper amount of lubricant of the
recommended type.

5.4.3) For longer periods of storage (> 6 months) we advise regular checking. The output shaft must
be rotated at least one turn to change the position of the rolling element in the bearings and to avoid
sticking of seals rings. The input shaft must not come to a standstill in the same position as before
rotation. This procedure must be repeated and documented every 6 months until start-up.