How to Prevent Overloading Your Mobishear Cordless Shearing Handpiece
Mobishear Australia Shearing Handpiece , Sheep Management , Spare Parts
Tips for Prolonging the Life of Your Shearing Equipment
If you’re using the Mobishear cordless shearing handpiece, you probably appreciate its convenient features and reliable performance. One clever aspect of its design is the simple overload protection mechanism—a replaceable drive cog that acts as a safeguard for your motor. The cog is engineered to “let go” when overloaded, acting as a safety valve to prevent costly motor damage.
However, if you’ve noticed that the cogs are giving out more often than they should, there might be a few factors at play. Let’s dive into some common causes and practical solutions to keep your Mobishear running smoothly and efficiently for seasons to come.
1. Dull Blades
Blunt shearing and crutching blades are a leading culprit behind frequent cog failures. Working in dirty or dusty conditions can dull your blades faster than you’d expect. The blunter your blades get, the more tension you’ll need to apply, which can ultimately overload the handpiece. It’s especially important to change out cutters regularly when working with dirty sheep. A good rule of thumb for tough jobs is to use six cutters for every comb to maintain peak performance.
2. Setup and Alignment
As your cutting gear wears down and becomes thinner, you may need to tweak your setup to keep things running smoothly. Luckily, there are helpful demonstration videos on the Mobishear YouTube channel to guide you through the process. Proper alignment can make all the difference and help you avoid unnecessary strain on your equipment.
3. Excessive Tension
While the Mobishear cordless shearing handpiece uses standard blades, its design means the tension nut is more aggressive than on traditional handpieces. That means just a single turn puts on more pressure than you might expect. Using the same tension settings as you would on an old-school handpiece can easily lead to over-tensioning and premature cog wear. Instead, start with sharp blades and apply just enough tension to get a clean cut, adjusting as needed as the gear wears.
4. Aftermarket Metal Gear
If you’re still experiencing issues after following the above steps, Mobishear offers an aftermarket metal drive gear upgrade. This robust metal gear practically eliminates the hassle of frequent gear stripping, even in the toughest shearing conditions. While it does remove the built-in overload protection, it’s an excellent solution for seasoned users who can recognise when the machine is under strain and when it’s time for a blade change. For those confident enough to monitor their gear, this upgrade performs exceptionally well—just make sure you keep your blades sharp for the best results.
And remember, if you ever do encounter a problem and something needs replacing, there’s no need to stress. Mobishear Australia stocks all the spare parts for these units, ensuring that repairs are fast, affordable, and straightforward. We stand by the quality and serviceability of our products, so you can get back to shearing with minimal downtime.
Happy shearing, and don’t forget to check out the Mobishear YouTube channel for more handy tips and troubleshooting advice!
FAQs
Why is my Mobishear cordless shearing handpiece stripping cogs?
The Mobishear cordless shearing handpiece features a simple overload protection in the form of a replaceable drive cog.
The cogs are designed to let go when the handpiece is overloaded. It’s a simple idea that acts as a “give’ point to prevent damage to the motor.
If you are finding that the cogs are giving out more often than usual it could be due to several things.
1. Dull blades
Shearing & crutching blades can get blunt surprisingly quickly. Especially in dirty and dusty conditions. The first thing to check is that you have nice sharp gear. The blunter the blades get, the more tension you need to put on. This can then eventually lead to overload. If your sheep are dirty, the blades will get blunt quite quickly. We recommend changing the cutters often so that the cut is always good. Our recommended of thumb for dirty work is a ratio of 6 cutters for every 1 comb.
2. Setup and alignment
The second thing to check is the setup. As the cutting gear gets older and thinner you may need to adjust the setup to suit. There are a few videos on the Mobishear YouTube channel that might help. See here and here.
3. Excessive tension
Although the Mobishear cordless shearing handpiece uses standard shearing blades, it’s design differs from a traditional shearing handpiece. The angle of the tension nut is more aggressive, so one turn of the tension nut puts on more pressure than you would expect from a traditional handpiece. This can lead to excessive tension if you use the same amount of turns as you would with your traditional handpiece. The Mobishear cordless shearing handpiece needs less tension to achieve the same cut. Try putting on some fresh sharp gear and then only putting on just enough tension to get a cut. Then re-adjust as the blades wear.
4. Aftermarket metal gear
Finally, if you are still having no luck you can upgrade to an aftermarket metal drive gear. This will eliminate frequent stripping of gears due to tough conditions, but it also removes your overload protection. Sometimes if you are working in challenging conditions this is the best way to go.https://www.mobishear.com.au/product/metal-main-drive-gear-aftermarket/ We have made this option available for experienced users who are confident enough to tell when the unit is overloading and needs a blade change. As long as the cutting gear is kept sharp this option works very well. If you do get into trouble and burn out a motor, that’s no big deal either. Mobishear Australia keep all the spare parts for these units and they are quick, cheap and easy to repair.