Festo DGC-18-HD, Instructions & Operating

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NOTICE!
The lubrication interval S
int
is dependent on the load acting on the product.
• Cut the lubrication interval Sint ( è Fig.12) in half if any of the following situations apply:
– Dusty and dirty environment
– Nominal strokes
>
2000 mm
– Speeds
>
2 m/s
– Travel profile Z triangular operation (frequent acceleration and braking)
– Ambient temperatures
>
40 °C
–
Service age of product
>
3 years
If several of these factors apply at the same time, the lubrication interval should be quartered.
• Grease the following components:
Bearing guide Guide rail
Lubricating point (
è
Fig.13) Lubrication hole
3
Interface
2
Lubrication interval (
è
Fig.12) If required
1)
Grease
2)
Roller bearing grease
1) or if the component no longer has a layer of grease
2) Pressure grease gun, blast pipes and grease (
è 10 accessories)
Tab. 6
To grease the
bearing guide:
1. Calculate the load comparison factor fv with the help of the formula for combined loads
( è 12 Technical data) and determine the lubricating interval Sint ( è Fig.12).
Fig. 12
2. Grease the bearing guide on both sides at all lubrication holes 3 .
Maintenance and care
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