Cyclo® BBB4
Operation & Maintenance Manual
19
Cyclo® BBB4
1 . Introduction
Taconite seals may be used in case the unit ordered as Mixer Drive . They use a grease
purging system to prevent outside contaminants from entering the speed reducer/
gearmotor . Figure 1 to the left details the Taconite Seal assembly as utilized in the
4-Series Bevel Buddybox® .
2 . Procedure
Please follow these instructions to maintain lubrication of the Taconite Seal system:
a . Unless otherwise specified, the Taconite output seals are each
packed with NLGI #2 EP mineral grease prior to unit shipment
from the factory location .
b . Grease does not need to be added to the seals prior to unit
start-up .
c . Add grease to the seals according to the guidelines indicated in
Table 18 . Refer to Table 19 for recommended greases .
Please note that a highly contaminated environment may require
a more frequent lubrication cycle .
Grease Nipple
Grease Nipple
Grease In
Grease In
Oil Seal
Oil Seal
(grease retainer)
(grease retainer)
Oil Seal
Oil Seal
(grease retainer)
(grease retainer)
Grease Out
Grease Out
Grease Purge
Grease Purge
Fitting
Fitting
Figure 1 . Taconite Seal Assembly
Output Shaft RPM
Hours of Operation
>200
5,000
Table 14 . Lubrication Cycle
Grease
BP
Castrol
Chevron/Texaco
Exxon/Mobil
Shell
Total
Mineral
Ener-Grease
LS EP2
Spheerol
AP3
Olista Longtime
3EP
Tribol 3020/
1000-2
Duralith
Grease EP2
Multifak
Grease EP2
Beacon
EP2
Mobilux
EP2
Alvania
EP2
Multis
EP2
Food
Grade
FM EP2
Table 15 . Recommended NLGI#2 Mineral Greases
Lubrication
Taconite Seal Lubrication Procedure
