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1.2. Packaging and storage
1.2.1 Standard packaging
1.2.2 Long-term packaging
Like all machine parts, slew drives require careful handling. They
must be transported using appropriate lifting equipment and
attachment rigging. Avoid collisions as much as possible.
• Table 1 lists the weights of the individual slew drives (excluding
packaging) and the thread size for inserting lifting/attachment
rigging for each type.
• Slew drives must be stored in the horizontal position.
• The untreated contours of the slew drives (except fastening
holes) are treated with the anti-corrosion agent CORTEC VCI.
• The slew drives are delivered in our standard packaging,
including anti-corrosion agent.
• The storage requirements for standard packaging are described
below.
Maximum permitted storage times:
Approx. 6 months: roofed storage areas
Approx. 12 months: closed, temperature-controlled rooms
(temperature >12°C)
During storage or for partially installed slew drives, please note the
lubrication instructions (see section: Lubrication).
This special type of packaging is suitable if the slew drive needs
to be stored for up to 5 years in closed and temperature-controlled
>12°C rooms. The humidity should be checked every 6 months
during the storage period.
Slew drives in long-term packaging are vacuum packed in a
special foil with desiccant bags (silica gel) enclosed. A hygrometer
is attached for checking the relative humidity (see table 2).
The long-term packaging includes a transparent cover with
inspection instructions. The hygrometer is also located in this area.
The customer should record the inspection result in an inspection
report.
If the slew drive has been in storage for 5 years and the storage
period is expected to continue, the slew drive must be inspected
and the long-term protection/packaging replaced by thyssenkrupp
rothe erde Germany GmbH or the box containing the slew drive
must be returned to thyssenkrupp rothe erde Germany GmbH.
Please contact us with any questions or to arrange a date.
Table 1: Overview of weight and thread size of slew drive types
Table 2: Hygrometer
DANGER
Danger of death due to suspended load
• DO NOT stand under load
• Use appropriate attachment rigging
• Use appropriate lifting equipment
• Appropriate transport holes are shown in
the bearing diagram
WARNING
Sensitive surface
• Do not use a sharp knife to open the
packaging
• Surface may be damaged
Slew drive types
Weight in kg
Thread size
SE 0224-L
46
M16
SE 0344-L
65
M16
SE 0422-L
87
M16
SE 0479-L
128
M16
SE 0626-L
220
M20
Hygrometer
color change
Relative
humidity
Comments
blue
30%
OK
violet
40%
OK
pink or white
50%
Notify thyssenkrupp rothe
erde Germany GmbH
Storage periods longer than the standard times require long-
term packaging!
1.1 Transport and handling
