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LP LINEAR PISTON ACTUATORS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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CYLINDER LUBRICATION:
The pneumatic cylinders are designed to
perform without the need for additional
lubrication. To meet the demands and life
expectancy the cylinder lubricant must possess
the broadest scope of properties. Magnalube G,
http://www.magnalube-g.com/
, made by the
Carleton-Stuart Corp., is the lubricant of choice
that exceeds our performance specifications.
Magnalube G is a PTFE-based grease that
deposits a fine protective and lubricating film on
all moving cylinder components, offering
excellent resistance to lubrication migration.
Temperatures:
Magnalube G is rated up to 236°C
(458°F) it will not experience a viscosity
breakdown either in higher temperature
applications or in high-speed applications, where
heat is generated due to normal internal
operating friction.
Low temperature rating to -37°C (-35 °F)
Vertical applications, rod down:
Cylinder
orientation and actuation can allow for quick and
easy lubrication migration. The non-migratory
characteristic of Magnalube G eliminates
lubrication loss in vertical applications.
Typical life expectancy:
While lubrication is a key
component to cylinder life, there are many other
contributing factors which could decrease a
cylinder’s useful life. The typical life expectancy
of cylinder components is usually rated as
4,023,360 m (158,400,000”) of rod travel which
translates into millions of cycles.
It is recommended to use the cylinder rod
protective boot in dirty environments; this will
extend the life expectancy of the rod and rod
seal.