Convertech Inc

Leaf style shaft service

Leaf-Style O-Ring Bladder Service

To change the bladder on a leaf style O-Ring bladder style core holder:

1. Remove core shaft from machine.
2. Remove all screws from the end cap.
3. Remove end cap and set aside.
4. Remove leaves.
5. Remove end caps.
6. Remove metal compression ring and O-ring from both ends.
7. Cut off old bladder.
8. Slide new bladder on using silicone lubricant.
9. On one side replace O-ring and then metal compression ring.
10. Remove metal compression ring and O-ring from both ends.
11. Trim bladder using a razor blade. Make sure to keep the edge as straight as possible, per the video.
12. Replace that end cap.
13. Replace the O-ring and compression ring on the other end.
14. Trim bladder using a razor blade. Make sure to keep the edge as straight as possible, per the video.
15. Replace the last end cap.

Leaf-Style Molded Bladder Service

To change the bladder on a leaf style molded bladder style core holder:

1. Remove core shaft from machine.
2. Remove all screws from the end cap.
3. Remove end cap and set aside.
4. Remove leaves.
5. Slide or cut bladder off with a utility blade.
6. Slide new bladder on with silicone
7. Put end cap back on.
8. Put leaves on.
9. Put the other end cap on.

To remove bladder assembly from machine:

1. Remove shaft from machine
2. Remove snap ring from end cap with snap ring pliers
3. Remove end cap to expose bladder assembly

Bladder removal from assembly

1. Repeat steps 1-3 at other end of assembly
2. Remove leaf
3. Slide or cut bladder off

End Cap assembly

1. Slide new bladder on with silicone
2. Insert o-ring and compression ring in place
3. Trim flush with ring and install that end cap
4. Put end cap back on
5. Put leaves on