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lnstallation of
propeller shaft
v30358

Scana Volda a.s.

Hamneg. 24,P.O. Box 205, N-6101 Volda, Norway

Tel. +47 70 05 90 00. Fax +4'l 70 05 90 01
Service (after office hrs.): +47 94'78 21 34

When installing the propeller shaft and stern tube glands, the following
points must be observed:

2.

Shaft, stern tube and glands must be cleaned thoroughiy.

Make sure that the shaft has no bruises or

scratches.

3.

Check that both stern tube liners are provided with axiai oil grooves in their total
length for oil circulation.

4.

Fit the seal (18) and slide cover (8) aft and fit it to the flange by the screws (9).
Secwe by punch marks. Slide the outer stern tube gland in assembled condition
and with liner fitted on to the propeller shaft.
Ref.: Drawing VS303627, and instructions for stern tube sealings.

5.

Insert the shaft carefuliy into the stern tube, and put it forward to its proper
position. Fasten the gland carefully.
Ref.: Instructions for sterntube sealings.

6.

S[de the inner stern tube gland in assembled condition and with the liner fitted on
to the forward end of the propeller shaft and fasten it to the stern tube
Ref.: Instructions for stern tube sealings.

7.

Turn the propeller until one of the vent plugs between the blades is on the top
the propeller.

8.

Clamp the propeller shaft preliminarily in its proper position and mark this
position inside the ship for firrther reference.

9.

Turn the propeller blades to the "ahead" position (the push-pull rod is moved
astern). If necessary, make a lever out oftwo planks clamped to one of the

of

blades.

10.

Install the stern tube gravity tank approx. 3-4 meters above the vessel's load line,
and the tubing between the tank and the inner stern tube gland.

1.
.

Before launching, fill propeller and stern tube with oil as described in letter
Procedures" - point B.
"Lubrication of sterntube and propeller

12

Check the propeller and both stern tube glands for leakages.

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Harnneg. 24.P.O. Box 205, N-6101 Vold4 Norway

Tel. +47 70 05 90 00. Fax +47 70 05 90 01
Service (after office hrs.): +47 94'78 21 34

OF-type shaft coupling

Mounting

30158

Description
At its forward end the propeller shaft is connected to the servomotor by meat'ts of a SKFtype oil pressue-mounted coupling. The coupling is built up as a heary muffextending
rod and the servomotor piston rod. The neck of the coupling is flanged to the
servomotor cylinder.
Between the coupling and the shaft an inner sleeve (item 2) is fitted. The bore of the
sleeve is cylindrical and has a clearance fit on the forward end of the shaft. The outside
of the sleeve is slightly tapered and carefully fitted in a corresponding tapered surface
inside the coupling. At the thinner aft end of the sleeve a threaded piston (item 3) with
seals fits into the aft end of the coupling. The aft cylinder is used to push the coupling on
the tapered sleeve and is also referred to as the mounting cylinder.
The coupling has radial oil holes. Through these holes oil (pos. 10) is injected to build up
a film between the coupling and the tapered surface of the sieeve. The pressure in this
filrn \Mill increase the diameter of the coupling hub.
Wheru at the same time, oil is pumped into the cylinder (through hole, item 11), the
coupling \Mill be pushed onto the tapered sleeve. By releasing the oil film pressure, the
coupling will contract. This contraction wili give a friction and a shrink between the
coupling parts and the shaft, strong enough to transmit the propeller torque and thrust.
The oil holes are closed with screw plugs.

Mounting
This mounting instruction relates to installation and demounting of OF-coupling for
service and maintenence pu{poses. For installation of preassembled coupling on yard
delivery, see installation manual.
Mounting operation as described on the drawing V30158
The foilowing equipment is required:
Mounting pump (hydraulic hand ptrmp for pressure up to 200-300 kplcm2 with an
oil capacity of 3 litres).

a)
b)

2 oil injectors SKF-type w. 226400 or similar for pressure up to 1000 kp/cm2.

(For shaft couplings for sha.fts over 360mm, 4 injectors could be required.)

c)

Special wrench for mounting piston (item 5).

d)

For oil pressure mounting a clean particle-ee engine or hydraulic mineral oil is to
be used in the injectors as well as in the mounting pump. The oil shall have a
viscosity of 100-150cst. Fatty oil is not suitable as these cause a lasting reduction
in the friction between the coupiing and the sleeve.

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Tel. +47 70 05 90 00. Fax +47 70 05 90 01
Service (after office hn.): +47 9478 2l34

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OF-type shaft coupling

Mounting

30158

Check the sleeve seating on the forward end of the shaft. Remove and polish any
burrs or scratches. The swface must be clean and free of oil.
Remove the stopper (4).
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3.

Smear the tlueads of the mounting piston (item 3) with anti-seizwe coating, and
with the seal (item 8) mounted, push it on the shaft.

4.

Push the coupling on the shaft, Exercise treat care to avoid any damage or
scratching of shaft or coupling.

5.

Clean the bore of the sleeve. It shall not have any lubrication and must therefore
be thoroughly wiped clean of any oil (For facilitate the mounting of the sleeve
(item 2), the shaft end should be wetted with clean solar oil).

6.

Push the sleeve (item 2) on the shaft and mount the stopper(4) so that the
locating face makes a locating point for the coupling sleeve and push sleeve
forward until it stops against the stopper (4).

7.

Coat the entire outer tapered surface of the sleeve (item 2) with oi1 and pull the
coupling (item 1) forward upon the sleeve taper untii it stops, properly centered
on the sleeve. During this operation it is very important to bring the holes in the
coupling to coincide with those in the counter flange according to control marks
on the flanges. Insert two of the fitted bolts to ensure that the coupling is retained
in this position.
It is important that the sleeve (2) has not moved, but still coincides with the
stopper.

8.

Screw the mounting piston (item 3) on the sleeve taking care that the threads
enter properiy. Use special wrench and screw this completely in.

9.

The two SKF oil injectors, SI<F-226400 and the SKF mounting pump, (or equal)
are now to be made readv.

To fill a SKF injector unscrew the oil feeder, dip the nozzle into the oil and pull
the piston handle. Then turn the nozzfe upwards and by pushing in the valve ball
and pressing the piston slightly, permit any trapped air to escape. Now screw the
feeder back on the injector and screw the injectors in the oil holes (item 10) on
the coupling. Open the vent screws and pump a few strokes until clean oil free of
air seeps through at the sctew. Then shut the vent screws and the injectors are
ready for operation. Connect the mounting pump to the oil inlet (1 1).
Caution: No leakage in the injector connections is permitted.

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OF-type shaft coupling

Mounting

Scana Volda a.s.

Hamneg, 24.P,O. Box 205, N-6101 Volda, Norway

Te]' +47 70 05 90 00. Fax +47 70 05 90 0l
Service (after office hrs.): +47 94'18 21 34

30158

10.

To pressurise cylinder operate the mounting pressrue pump until a pressure

approx. 10 bar can be observed on the manometer.

11.

Now operate the SKF-injectors to build up a pressure between the tapered

surfaces to expand the coupling diametrically. After a short time the operators of
the injebtbrs-wilIobserve thaf the injector pressursT not inrase any more.
Then start to operate the mounting pump simultaneously with a continued
operation of the injectors. The pressure in the mounting cylinder will now push

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the coupling up on the tapered sleeve, but this pressrue should not exceed 150200 bar (The injector's pressure may during this process reach approx. 1000
bar). The movement of the coupling relative to the stationary sleeve shall proceed
until the aft end of the coupling reaches a step on the outer diameter of the piston
(item 3). It is important not to exceed this limit.

NB!
The shaft and the coupling may be damaged if the coupling is pulled further than
this recommendation. At this point open the vent screws in the injector pumps to
release the pressure. The coupling will then contract and provide a friction force
against the sleeve and the shaft, ample to transmit the propeller torque. Release
the mounting pump.
Detach the mounting equipment and replace the screw plugs in the oil hole
openings used for injectors and pump
The coupling should remain unloaded for at least 4 hours in order to secure
adequate connection.

14.

Mount and tighten the bolts on the flange according to torque on drawing of OF
coupling.
Ref. dwg. V30158

Dismounting
Following special tools are needed:

a.

Mounting pump (special jack pump with an oil tank capacity of approx. 3 litre,
having a pressure capacity of 200-300 bar).

b.

2 pcs. (4 for larger coupling) oil injectors of SKF design no. 226400 or similar,
capable of giving an oil pressure of approx. 1000 bar.

c.

Special wrench for mounting piston (item 5).

d.

For oil pressure mounting a clean particle-free engine or hydraulic mineral oil is to
be used in the injectors as well as in the mounting pump. The oil shall have a
viscosity of 100-150cst. Fatty oil is not suitable as these cause a lasting reduction
in the friction between the coupling and the

sleeve.

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Hamneg. 24.P'O. Box 205, N-6101 Volda, Norway

Tel. +4'7 70 05 90 00. Fax +47 70 05 90 0l
Service (after offrce hrs.): +47 9478 21 34

Dismounting procedure

OF-type shaft coupling

Mounting
v 30158

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1.

Remove the flange coupling bolts.

2.

The SKF oil injectors, SKF 226400 and mounting pump are now to be made
ready. To fill the SKF injector, unscrew the oii feeder, dip the nozzle into the oil
and pull the piston handle. Tum the nozzle upwards, and by pushing in the valve
ball and pressing the piston slightly, permit any trapped air to escape. Now
screw the feeder back on the injector and screw the injectors in the oil (item 10)
at the coupling. Open the vent screvr and pump a few strokes until clean oil free
of air seeps through at the screv/s. Then shut the vent screws and the iniectors
are ready for operation.
Caution:

No leakage in the injector connection is permitted.

3.

Connect the mounting presswe pumps to the hole (item 11).

Purnp a quantity of oil with the mounting pump until the pump pressure rises to
about 25 bar and maintain this pressure. This quantity of oil in the cylinder has
the purpose of breaking the coupling when this later slides offthe tapered sleeve.

4.

Operate the iqjectors simultaneously and slowly to permit the pressure in the oil
film between the coupling and the sleeve to build up and thus expending the
coupling diametrically. After a few strokes the injectors should feel rather
compact and heavy to operate. Maintain these pressures by slowly operating the
injectors until the coupling loosens. This is usually characterised by a uacking
sound, and simultaneously the pressure inthe mounting pump rises. This

operation may take up to 15 minutes.

Now open the vent screw on the mounting pump to release the pressure and
continue a steady operation ofthe injectors until the coupling slides astern on the
tapered sleeve.

5.

Make sure the shaft is completely clean and ee of burrs and scratches and push
the coupling aft when it loosens from the shaft.
Handle coupling parts with great care to avoid burrs or scratches on contact
surfaces. Maintain a hieh level of cleanliness.

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GSS IBYKK AS, 61& VODA