Festo DGC G Series, Repair Instructions

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Maintenance 5
This chapter contains key technical information about how to carry out maintenance work on the linear drive. A detailed
description of the steps for care and maintenance can be found in the operating instructions. Further information on the
assembly aids and lubricants can be found on the Festo website (www.Festo.com).
Recirculating ball bearing guide 5.1
The linear drive's recirculating ball bearing guide is provided with life-time lubrication and does not need to be relubri-
cated.
Maintenance of the band system 5.2
Clean the band system if required with a soft cloth. •
Avoid cleaning agents which will damage the band system which is made of PU. Excessive friction or the use of •
grease-solvent cleaning agents (e.g. soapsuds) will damage the grease layer.
Grease the band system superficially with LUB-KC1 type grease if it no longer has a layer of grease. •
Tools 6
This chapter provides an overview of the tools and aids required to repair and maintain the linear drive DGC-…-KF in its
various sizes.
Required tools by size 6.1
Designation DGC-8-/-12-…-KF DGC-18-/-25-/-32-/-40-
…-KF DGC-50-/-63-…-KF
Allen key 1.5 – 4 mm 4 – 5 mm 3 – 6 mm
Torx screwdriver T10
Screwdriver 5 mm
Torque wrench 1.4 – 3 Nm 0.6 – 50 Nm 1 – 60 Nm
Torque screwdriver 0.2 – 1 Nm
Flat pliers Required
Feeler gauge 0.02 mm
Sturdy general purpose scissors
or metal shears For cutting the cover band
to length For cutting the sealing band and the cover band to
length
Liability/Conditions of use 7
The General Terms and Conditions of Festo AG & Co. KG apply, which can be viewed on the Festo website(www.Festo.com).