5.4.7
Lubrication recommendation
5.4.7.1
General information
NOTE
Lubricating film missing
A missing lubricating film on guideways and racks leads to damage to the
product. This results in operational failure.
• Ensure that there is always a lubricating film on guideways and racks during
operation
• Perform the described tasks at the specified times
• Perform lubrication work at the latest when the first signs of tribocorro-
sion (reddish discoloration of the track) are visible
• Adjust lubrication interval if necessary
The running surfaces of guideways, racks as well as the drive pinions need to
be lubricated. A precise recommendation on the lubrication quantity needed
cannot be made, because that depends on various factors. The calculations
listed here are based on empirical values and lead to reference values. The lu-
brication quantity needs to be checked regularly and needs to be adapted if
necessary.
The following non-conclusive factors determine the lubrication quantity:
• Kilometers traveled by the axle
• Degree of contamination of the axle
• Power-on time of the entire system
• Ambient temperature
• Number of lubrication points
• Elements used in the lubrication system
Güdel recommends to program the HMI user interface so that the operator
of the entire system can adjust the lubrication quantity to the operating con-
ditions. The operator is always responsible for adequate and properly func-
tioning lubrication.
These recommendations are valid exclusively for systems that are connected
according to the Güdel standard.
Commissioning
OPERATING MANUAL Automatic lubrication system
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