
Rockwell Automation Publication VPAR-IN001B-EN-P - February 2019
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Kinetix VP Electric Cylinders
Maintenance
Follow these steps to maintain your electric cylinder.
1.
Remove power to the electric cylinder and lockout tag-out the power source.
2.
Check the axial play of the piston rod for wear of the spindle nut.
Wear on the electric cylinder leads to increased noise.
3.
Clean the electric cylinder with a soft cloth, if necessary, by using any non-abrasive
cleaning solution.
4.
Lightly dampen a soft cloth with isopropyl alcohol and wipe the piston rod and seal.
5.
Lubricate the piston rod with a fine layer of Centroplex 2 EP grease from Klüeber at
Storage
Store your electric cylinder for a minimal amount of time in a clean and dry location within
Specifications on
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ATTENTION:
If a worn spindle nut breaks on an electric cylinder that is mounted
vertically or diagonally, the workload falls. Uncontrolled mass in motion can cause
personal injury or damage equipment.