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Verify that the lubrication channel is open, if equipped with a handle, open it.
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Press the specified amount and type of grease into the bearing.
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Let the machine run 1-2 hours in order to ensure that all excess grease is
forced out of the bearing. The bearing temperature may temporarily increase
during this time.
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If equipped with a handle, close it.
NOTE: Beware of all rotating parts during the re-greasing.
Manual re-greasing while the machine is at a standstill
Preferably, re-grease the machine while it is running. If this is not possible, or
considered dangerous, the re-greasing has to be carried out while the machine is at
a standstill. In this case:
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Verify that the grease to be used is suitable.
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Stop the machine.
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Clean the grease nipples and the area around them.
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Verify that the lubrication channel is open, if equipped with a handle, open it.
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Press only half the amount of the specified type of grease into the bearing.
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Run the machine for a few minutes at full speed.
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Stop the machine.
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After the machine has stopped, press the specified amount of the correct
grease into the bearing.
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Let the machine run 1-2 hours in order to ensure that all excess grease is
forced out of the bearing. The bearing temperature may temporarily increase
during this time
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If equipped with a handle, close it.
Automatic re-greasing
A variety of automatic re-lubrication systems is available on the market. However,
ABB recommends only the use of electromechanical re-lubrication systems. The
quality of the grease entering the bearing has to be checked at least once per year:
the grease has to look and feel like new grease. Any separation of the base oil
from the soap is not acceptable.
NOTE: If an automatic re-greasing system is used, double the amount of grease
indicated on the bearing plate.
7.5.4 Bearing plate
All machines with re-lubrication option are supplied with bearing plates attached
to the machine frame. The bearing plates provide bearing information, such as:
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Bearing type.
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Lubricant used.
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Re-greasing interval.
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Re-greasing amount.
For more details regarding the bearing plate
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see
Chapter 2.1.5. Bearing plate.
