Universal Calibrating Machine
(UCM) Manual
(PM-5201)
Morehouse Instrument Company, Inc.
1742 Sixth Ave., York, PA 17403-2675 USA
Phone: (717) 843-0081
www.mhforce.com
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Rev. 11/2021
Caution: Do not screw pipe threads directly into the pump body outlet. A special Adapter (53) is provided with
pipe threads for making connections.
5.4 Lubrication
Caution: If you jog the chain with the guard removed, keep fingers away from the chain.
Routine lubrication consists of applying grease to the chain drive on the upper-yoke platen and any grease
fittings, and adding oil to the motor-drive gearbox, if necessary. A small amount of grease should be applied
to the tension tie bars directly above the upper yoke platen. After applying the grease, move the upper yoke
platen to its highest and lowest position to distribute the grease over the threads of the tension tie bars. Also
check the calibrating machine for grease fittings on the upper yoke platen and apply grease to these fittings.
The grease used should conform to NGLI 2 specifications.
UCM’s above 300,000 lb capacity utilize a gearbox which requires maintenance, please refer to manufacturers
guidelines for the applicable gearbox used on your machine.
The standard Bodine motors and gear reducers are lubricated by the manufacturer for the service life of the
motor. Lubrication of these motors by the user is not required. However, the Boston gear reducers sometimes
used with these calibrating machines do require lubrication. In general, for Boston gear reducers the vent filler
is at the uppermost plug position, and the drain plug is at the lowermost position. The oil level should be main
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tained at the centerline of the uppermost gear.
5.5 Rust Prevention
On completion of routine inspection and preventative maintenance procedures, coat all unpainted metal sur
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faces with some light machine oil.
