General information
NOTE
Lubricating film missing
A missing lubricating film on guideways and racks leads to damage to the product. This results in operational failure.
- Ensure that there is always a lubricating film on guideways and racks during operation
- Perform the described tasks at the specified times
- Perform lubrication work at the latest when the first signs of tribocorrosion (reddish discoloration of the track) are visible
- Adjust lubrication interval if necessary
The running surfaces of guideways, racks as well as the drive pinions need to be lubricated. A precise recommendation on the lubrication quantity needed cannot be made, because that depends on various factors. The calculations listed here are based on empirical values and lead to reference values. The lubrication quantity needs to be checked regularly and needs to be adapted if necessary.
The following non-conclusive factors determine the lubrication quantity:
- Kilometers traveled by the axle
- Degree of contamination of the axle
- Power-on time of the entire system
- Ambient temperature
- Number of lubrication points
- Elements used in the lubrication system
