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Lubrication Requirements
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KVAL DL-2 Series Operation/Service Manual
Gear Motor Lubrication Requirements
Oil change is recommended after 2000 operation hours of operation. Use AGMA #8 gear lube or
MOBILUBE HD 80 W-90 or equivalent.
Ball Screws
All ball screws should be lubricated Dura-Lith Grease (KVAL P/N Lube EP-2) for every 80 hours
of operation. At each lubrication grease should be pumped into the fitting until clean grease
comes out around the ball screw.
Ball screw lubrication points.
Ball Nut
Ball Screw
End
Bearing End
Bearing
FIGURE 3-2.
Example of a Typical Ball Screw
Important: Make sure to clean excess grease to avoid contact with feed belts, clamping areas, or
the door.
Description of Air Input
The air input takes in shop air and supplies clean dry air (CDA) and lubricated air to the machine.
The clean dry air is diverted to blow off nozzles. The lubricator, located after the CDA filters,
delivers the lubricated air to valve banks and air cylinders.
Shop
Air
Input
Air On-
Off Knob
Muffler
Filter
(purge)
Pressure Gauge with adjust Clean Dry Air (CDA) to
Air Blow Off
Lubricator
Lubricated
Air Output
FIGURE 3-3.
Typical Air Line Filter and Lubrication