To change the bladder on a leaf style o-ring core holder:
Remove core shaft from machine.
Remove all screws from the end cap.
Remove end cap and set aside.
Remove leaves.
Slide or cut bladder off with a utility blade.
Slide new bladder on with silicone
Put end cap back on.
Put leaves on.
Put the other end cap on.
To remove bladder assembly from machine:
Remove shaft from machine
Remove snap ring from end cap with snap ring pliers
Remove end cap to expose bladder assembly
Bladder removal from assembly
Repeat steps 1-3 at other end of assembly
Remove leaf
Slide or cut bladder off
End Cap assembly
Slide new bladder on with silicone
Insert o-ring and compression ring in place
Trim flush with ring and install that end cap
Put end cap back on
Put leaves on
No specialty tools required! Convertech shafts and chucks defy industry standards with their ease of repair. This is all you will need:
hammer
slotted screwdriver
allen wrenches
retaining ring pliers
knife
punch
silicone spray
NO special banding tool
NO hydraulic presses
NO complex button repair
Easy to use bladder cartridges
Why waste time with lengthy repairs and costly downtime? By designing our expanding shafts and chucks to accomodate our customer's needs we have insured an easy-to-use and easy-to-repair product line.