October 2021
Service Manual
VCIOM-16909-EN Rev. 0
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Section 3: Lubricant Recommendation and Requirements
Lubricant Recommendation and Requirements
Section 3: Lubricant Recommendation
and Requirements
3.1
Main Body: -40
°
C to +60
°
C
Operating oil:
European: DIN 51 517-CLP-HC
American: Schaeffer #167 ISO 68
i.e. fully synthetic high-performance gear oils based on poly-alpha-olefins (PAO)
Viscosity class:
68 ISO VG
Pourpoint:
< -54 °C (according DIN ISO 3016)
Lubricant requirement CM32:
200 - 250 ml
Lubricant requirement CM64:
300 - 350 ml
3.2
Output Type A and Spindle Drives
(Linear Actuators) -40
°
C to +60
°
C
Operating grease:
European: DIN 51825-K(P) R -40
American:
AMSOIL
Artic
i.e. water repellent complex grease on Al-soap base with high resistance to acids and alkalis
Penetration 0.1 mm:
310 - 340
Dropping point:
about 260 °C
NLGI No.:
1
acid-free, little or not water-reactive
3.3
Basic Lubricant Service Interval
!
CAUTION
The service interval for RTS CM Compact Series actuators is ten years from the shipping date,
Emerson. However, the functionality and service life of the lubricants depends on the operating
conditions. Reduction factors have to be taken into consideration if applicable.
