Accessories
Closing plugs
The brass closing plugs KA20-M close off the counterbores for the fixing screws in the guideway holes flush with the surface of the guideway. As an option, Schaeffler offers a conical closing plug KA20-M-konisch made from brass, which ensures even lower oil discharge, ➤ Figure.
ACHTUNG
When fitting the closing plugs, observe the guidelines in the Technical principles.
Brass closing plugs
Brass closing plugs with shear ring
The brass closing plugs KA20-M with a shear ring can be fitted with the aid of a hammer and press-in block.
It is recommended that brass closing plugs should be fitted using the hydraulic fitting device MVH.
During fitting, the shear ring is sheared off, leaving a ring-shaped burr that must be removed. A minimal ring gap remains.
ACHTUNG
In order to prevent increased leakage as a result of damaged seals, the top surfaces of the plugs must be smoothed off using an oilstone after fitting.
Brass closing plugs, conical
The brass conical closing plugs KA20-M-konisch offer very high retaining force and must be fitted using the hydraulic fitting device MVH. They close off the surface tightly and flush, leaving no ring gap.
ACHTUNG
In order to prevent increased leakage as a result of damaged seals, the top surfaces of the plugs must be smoothed off using an oilstone after fitting.
Brass closing plugs
