Instruction for roller assembly

For C-type pellet mills

V05 10-2015
Abstract
This manual describes the steps to assemble a press roll for the Van Aarsen C-
type pellet mills.

For the assembly of this press roll, a variety of special tools are used. Assembly
of the rollers without the appropriate tools or skilled personnel may result in poor
assembly and early breakdown of the rolls.
Therefore, no guaranty is given on any assembly carried out by anyone other
than Van Aarsen personnel with the appropriate tools, located at the
headquarters in Panheel.

Press roll

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or modify the construction and/or model of our products at any time whatsoever without prior
notice and without any obligation to modify any previously supplied products accordingly.

Whilst reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that at the time of publishing this user manual
is correct, the descriptions and illustrations appearing are not binding.

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Index

1. Safety of the working area ....................................................................... 2

2. List of components ................................................................................. 3

3. Assembling of the roller ........................................................................... 4

4. Final check-up ...................................................................................... 25

1. Safety of the working area

Step 1: Ensure a safe working environment and proper safety gear

1. The assembly of the rollers may only be carried out by employees with
sufficient technical knowledge and skill to assemble the rollers in a proper
way, using the correct tools.

2. According to local regulations, wear protective headwear, ear protectors,

footwear and gloves suitable for safe working with the pellet mill. The
protective clothing must not interfere with safe operation of the machine
or restrict the ability to communicate with co-workers.

3. Always obey the local safety regulations to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and personal injury. Keep the work area clean.

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2. List of components

# Component description Quantity

1 External of the press roll 1
3 Shaft of the press roll 1
4 Seal roll back 1
5 Seal roll front 1
6 Distance bush between bearings 1
7 Distance bush bearing cover* 1
8 Bearing cover 2
9 Protection cap 1
10 Bearing 2
11 Adapter sleeve 1
12 Locking nut 1
13 Retaining ring outer 2
14 Retaining ring inner* 1
15 Piston packing ring 4
16 Flat sunk key 2
17 O-ring 4
18 Nut 1
19 Threaded rod 1
20 Bolt 1
21 Set screw 1
22 Anti-seize paste 1
* Not used with all roll types

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3. Assembly of the roller
Step 1: Check the list of components

1. Ensure that all the needed components are present.

Step 2: Preparing the roller for assembly

2. Mount the roller on a flat table, under the press, using the correct tools.
Ensure that the roller and the cylinder of the press are aligned.

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Step 3: Mounting the first bearing

1. Lubricate the outside of the bearing with anti-seize paste.

2. Place the bearing in the external of the press roll. Make sure that the outer
ring of the bearing is aligned correctly with the external of the roll. Do this
by measuring the distance from the side of the external to the side of the
bearing. This distance should be the same all the way round.

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 3. Place a bush on the bearing to distribute the force of the press evenly over
the bearing.

4. Press the bearing into place and remove the bush afterwards.

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Step 4: Mount the bearing cover

1. Place the bearing cover on the bearing, and place a bush over the bearing
cover to distribute the force of the press evenly.

2. Press the bearing cover into place. The groove for the retaining ring should
be even with the bearing cover. Remove the bush after pressing.

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Step 5: Mount the retaining ring

1. Place the retaining ring in the groove above the bearing cover.

Step 6: Place the back seal

1. Place the piston packing rings in the seal. Apply a little bit of grease on the
rings.
2. Place the seal on the bearing cover.

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3. Use a tool to squeeze the piston packing rings into the seal, and tap the
seal into place.

4. Lubricate the inside of the seal with anti-seize paste:

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Step 7: Mount the shaft

1. Lift up the roller and open the bed of the press, so that the shaft fits
through.

2. Place the roller on a special mounting tool to prevent the bearing from
moving while inserting the shaft.

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3. Clean the shaft.

4. Place the key in the shaft.

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 5. Lubricate the shaft with anti-seize paste.

6. Place the shaft in the roller. Ensure that the shaft and roller are correctly
aligned.

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7. Press the shaft into place. Make sure that the key slips in the slot easily.

8. Check if the shaft is placed deep enough. Attach the tool to prevent the
shaft from falling back when turning the roller upside down.

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Step 8: Place the distance bush

1. Lift up the roller and remove the bearing support tool.

2. Place the roller upside down on the roller supports.

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3. Check if the roller is mounted correctly on the shaft. If the measured
distance between the external and the shaft is the same all the way round,
the shaft is mounted correctly.

4. Lubricate the shaft again with anti-seize paste if necessary. Then place the
distance bush and slide it into place, against the bearing.

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Step 9: Mount the second bearing

1. Lubricate the outer ring of the bearing with anti-seize paste.

2. Tap the bearing into place and measure the distance between the side of
the external and the side of the bearing. This distance should be same all
the way round if the bearing is placed correctly.

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3. Place a bush over the bearing to distribute the forced of the press evenly.

4. Press the bearing into place and remove the bush.

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 Step 10: Mount the bearing cover.

1. Place the bearing cover.

2. Place a bush over the bearing cover and press it into place. Remove the
bush afterwards.

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 Step 11: Place the distance bush for the bearing cover (if applicable)

1. This bush is not used with all roll types!

2. Place the distance bush over the roll shaft.

Step 12: Placing the retaining ring over the shaft (if applicable)

1. This retaining ring is not used with all roll types!

2. Place the retaining ring in the groove in the shaft, next to the distance
bush.

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Step 13: Place the outer retaining ring

1. Place the outer retaining ring next to the bearing cover.

Step 14: Place the front seal

1. Place the piston packing rings and apply some grease on them.

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 2. Use a tool to clamp the piston packing rings into the seal. Then tap the
seal into place using a bush.

Step 15: Place the key

1. Tap the key into place.

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Step 16: Place the adapter sleeve and locking nut

1. Slide the adapter sleeve over the shaft.

2. Screw the locking nut into place by hand.

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Step 17: Place the threaded rod and nut

1. Apply Loctite 222 on the part of the threaded rod that will be screwed into
the shaft.

2. Screw the threaded rod into the shaft. Leave the Loctite to dry for the
prescribed time. Then glue the nut on the threaded rod.

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Step 18: Ensure that the grease channel is open

1. Check if the grease channel is open (A in the picture below). Remove any
bolts or screws from this channel before using the roll in a pellet mill.

B
A

2. Fill up the roll with grease, until grease comes out of the roll’s seals at the
sides (B in the above picture). Use the same grease that is used for
lubrication of the pellet mill.

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4. Final check-up
1. Convince yourself that all steps are carried out properly.

3. Check if the roll is completely filled with grease.

4. Check if the roll rotates smoothly on the shaft, without resistance and any
noises or rattles.

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Van Aarsen International B.V.
Heelderweg 11
6097 EW Panheel
The Netherlands

Phone +31 (0)475 579 444

Fax +31 (0)475 579 223
info@aarsen.com
www.aarsen.com

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