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PL12EN-48ET
02/15/2013
Cleco
®
Maintenance
8.1.1
Calculating a customer specific maintenance plan
A service interval W(1, 2, 3) depends on the following factors:
8.2
Lubricants
For proper function and long service life, use of the correct grease is essential.
Grease lubricants recommended for this tool.
Example for service interval W2:
After 500,000 rundowns (V),
a specific rundown time of 1.8 seconds (T1)
with an actual fastening time of 3 seconds (soft joint) and
3 completed shifts per day and 750 rundowns per shift.
V x T1
500000 x 1.8
T2 x S x VS
3 x 3 x 750
You will need to perform the maintenance indicated as W2 after an operating time of 133 days.)
W (1, 2, 3) =
W2 =
= 133 (days)
Factor
Value assumed in
"Service Schedule"
Description
V
V1 = 100,000
V2 - 500,000
V3 = 1,000,000
Number of rundowns after a maintenance measure is prescribed by Apex
Tool Group.
T1
1.8 seconds
Specific rundown time, measured in life and endurance tests.
T2
2 seconds
Actual rundown time, depending on the hardness of the joint.
S
1; 2; 3
Number of shifts per day.
VS
750
Number of rundowns per shift.
T2, S and VS are variable factors and can differ depending on the specific application.
Part No.
Packaged
Designation
Vendor
544076
2 oz. (0.06 kg)
Molytex EP2
Texaco
544077
16 oz. (0.45 kg)
Molytex EP2
Texaco
540395
2 oz. (0.06 kg)
Magnalube-G
Carleton-Stuart Corp.
513156
16 oz. (0.45 kg)
Magnalube-G
Carleton-Stuart Corp.
541444
2 oz. (0.06 kg)
Rheolube 363AX-1
Nye Lubricants, Inc.
541445
16 oz. (0.45 kg)
Rheolube 363AX-1
Nye Lubricants, Inc.
