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13.3.9 Lubrication

Lubrication is a design element and must therefore be defined during the

development phase of a machine or application. If the lubrication is only selected

after design and construction is complete, based on our experience this is likely to

lead to considerable performance difficulties. A carefully thought out lubrication

concept is therefore a sign of a state-of-the-art and well devised design.

Parameters to be taken into account in selecting the lubricant include:

• Operating conditions (speed, acceleration, stroke, load, installation orientation)

• External influences (temperature, aggressive media or radiation,

contamination, humidity, vacuum, cleanroom)

• Subsequent lubrication (Period of time, amount, compatibility)

• Compatibility (with other lubricants, with corrosion protection and with

integrated materials such as plastic)

Technical and economic considerations determine the lubricant used.

MINISLIDE initial lubrication

MINISLIDE productsare lubricated with Klübersynth GE 46-1200 at the factory.

MINISLIDE subsequent lubrication intervals

The lubricant should be applied to the guideway. The subsequent lubrication

interval depends on different influencing variables, e.g. load, working environment,

speed, etc. and can therefore not be calculated. The lubrication area should

therefore be monitored over a longer period.

A) Subsequent lubrication with oil

For subsequent lubrication with oil, mineral oil CLP (DIN 51517) or HLP (DIN 51524)

with a viscosity range between ISO VG32 and ISO VG150 in accordance with DIN

51519 is recommended. During lubrication, the carriages/guideways should be

moved along the entire stroke length so that the lubricant is distributed correctly.

B) Subsequent lubrication with grease

For lubrication with grease, lubricating grease KP2K or KP1K is recommended in

accordance with DIN 51825. During lubrication, the carriages/guideways should be

moved along the entire stroke length so that the lubricant is distributed correctly.

Custom lubricants

Special lubricants are used for specific purposes. For example lubricants for use in

vacuums, cleanrooms, for high or low temperatures, for high speeds or high-fre-

quency strokes. SCHNEEBERGER can deliver the guideways with the appropriate

lubricant for any of these areas of application (see chapter 14.2).

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