Kval Commander III, Service Manual, Page: 52 / 104

Lubrication Requirements
KVAL Commander III Service Manual
3-16
Lubrication Requirements
This section describes the parts of the machine that require periodic lubrication, and specifies the
lubricants. In addition, it explains how to maintain the lubrication systems on the machine.
If the bearing is equipped with a grease fitting (Zerk Fitting).
The Zerk fitting is basically a valve that opens under pressure to allow
lubricant to pass through a channel and be forced into the voids of the
bearing. When the pressure stops, the ball returns to its closed position.
The ball excludes dirt and functions as a check valve to prevent grease
escaping back out of the fitting.
The ball is almost flush with the surface of the fitting so that it can be
wiped clean to reduce the amount of debris carried with the grease into
the bearing.
Note: Bearings without grease fittings have been pre-lubri-
cated at the factory and do not require further lubrica-
tion.
Note: Clean excess grease to avoid contact with feed belts,
clamping areas, or the door.
Zerk Fitting
Pillow Block Bearing Housings
A pillow block is any mounted bearing where the mounted shaft is in a parallel plane to the
mounting surface, and perpendicular to the center line of the mounting holes, as compared to dif-
ferent types of flange blocks or flange units. The type of rolling element defines the type of pillow
block.
Hub Style Closed Pillow Block
Opened Pillow Block
perpendicular mount
parallel
Approximatively 1 Gram (one pump from grease gun) of Dura-Lith Grease
(KVAL P/N: Lube EP-2).
Every 250 hours of operation.
Greasing
FIGURE 3-3.
Pillow Block Bearings