Atmospheric Single-Arm Robot
Maintenance
User’s Manual
Robot Leadscrew Lubrication Procedure
Brooks Automation
Revision 1
9-9
4.
Insure that the "zerk" fitting is positioned properly to allow clearance for
the grease gun.
5.
Using a grease gun, pump grease into leadscrew bearing nut until
grease purges out through the nylon retainer in the bottom of the bear-
ing nut.
6.
Remove the "zerk" fitting and clean excess grease off the Leadscrew.
For Castrol Braycote 803 “P” type
You need to use Castrol Braycote 803 "P" type grease for ATM100 1001-0063.
On the lead screw you shoud see:
•
You see no visible markings on leadscrew bearing nut.
•
The purge port is filled in with solder.
•
You do see thick white grease on the Leadscrew.
Procedure for lubricating with Castrol Braycote 803 “p” type
1.
Locate your 6mm 45 degree "zerk" fitting that is to be installed. (
Figure
9-1 on page 9-8
)
2.
Locate the threaded hole in the nut holder. (
Figure 9-2
)
Figure 9-3: Zerk Fitting being Placed in the Threaded Grease Hole
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