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15.5 Internal
Cleaning
Wipe off dirt with a soft cloth.
Do not use strong compressed air on the actuator as this may force dust into the crevices.
Do not use petroleum-based solvent, neutral detergent or alcohol.
Caution:
Do not use flushing oil, molybdenum grease or anti-rust lubricant.
When grease is soiled with large amounts of foreign substances, wipe off the dirty
grease and then apply new grease.
15.6 Lubricating the Guides and Ball Screw
15.6.1 Other than Cleanroom Specification
(1) What Grease to Use on the Guides
The following grease is used when we ship the unit.
Idemitsu Kosan
Daphne Eponex Grease No.2
Other companies also sell a grease similar to this. If ordering from another maker, give the name of
this product and request something comparable. Comparable products include the following:
Showa Shell Oil
Albania Grease No. 2
Mobil Oil
Mobilux 2
(2) What Grease to Use on the Ball Screw
The following grease is used when we ship the unit.
This grease offers excellent properties such as low heat generation, and is suitable for lubricating ball
screws.
Kyodo Yushi
Multemp LRL3
Warning: Never use any fluorine-based grease. It will cause a chemical reaction when
mixed with a lithium-based grease and may cause damage to the actuator.
