Lubrication Of The X & Y Rails - GCC Technologies LaserPro Spirit Series User Manual

8.2.3 Lubrication of the X & Y Rails
In order to keep the motion system running smoothly, the X and Y rails of the motion system
will need lubrication on weekly base. Apply 0.1ml of lubrication syringe in accessory box to
the X liner rail of Spirit LS and Spirit GLS models on bi-week base, while apply a small amount
of light grade machine oil or PS2 grease to a paper or cotton towel and apply to the X rail of
Spirit model, and Y rails of Spirit, Spirit LS and Spirit GLS models weekly. You can purchase
PS2 grease from NSK dealers worldwide. Please visit
http://www.nsk.com/eng/company/network/index.html for additional information
NOTE
• Clean and lubricate the X linear rail of Spirit LS and GLS models with 0.1ml grease
from syringe every two weeks to properly maintain the motion system.
The lubrication oil for the X linear rail on Spirit LS and Spirit GLS must to be
ordered from GCC LaserPro and its authorized dealers. Other unknown grease
may damage the rail's life time and performance.
Always clean and lubricate the X and Y rails of Spirit, and Y rails of Spirit LS & GLS
models after working with materials that produce lots of debris (such as wood).
• Too much oil or PS2 grease applied to the Y rails will accelerate the debris building
up.
The X rail of Spirit LS and Spirit GLS models has linear bearing design which needs lubrication
regularly depending on the job loading, recommend on bi-weekly base. Follow below procedures.
1. Take out the Grease Syringe from accessory box
2. Remove the lubrication slot plate on the X rails
3. Inject 0.1ml of grease to the injection opening inside the linear bearing, and move the lens
carriage to smooth the grease and movement
4. Repeat the step 3 till the grease is full out of the linear bearing
5. Repeat the step 3 and 4 to the injection opening in opposite side of the linear bearing
6. Seal the lubrication slot plate back to the X rail
Remove the lubrication slot plate
on X rail
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