Lubrication - Schneeberger MONORAIL Series Mounting Instructions

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Completing installation
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Lubrication

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Lubrication connections
General
• lube connections are plastic threads. Exercise caution when inserting lube
connection pieces.
• Maximum tightening torque = 0.5 Nm.
• Recommended screw-in depth into front plate = 4 mm.
• Lube connection pieces with conical thread: max. screw-in depth accords with
thread length.
Lubricant distribution:
Carriages are available with standard lubricant distribution and with separated lubricant
distribution.
In the case of standard lubricant distribution, all four running surfaces are supplied
with a single lube connection. The lubricant is distributed to all tracks in the front plate
and redirection units.
In the case of separated lubricant distribution, two lube connections supply
the right and left tracks separately.
MONORAIL MR includes a pin indicator which indicates whether a front plate is built
for standard or separated lubricant distribution.
• Black pin - standard lubricant distribution.
• Grey pin - separated lubricant distribution.
In order to convert MONORAIL MR carriages from standard to separated lubricant
distribution, the front plate must be fully replaced.
Installing the lube connection pieces
1. Ensure that the lube connection in the front plate is open.
2. Screw the lube connection pieces into the carriages
• When lubricating from above, place the sealing ring included into the depression
in the front plate and if necessary strengthen its grip by applying some lubricating
oil.
• If a centralised lubricating system is available, connect the carriage to the centralised
lubricating system.
Initial lubrication (carried out by customer)
The initial lubrication supplies the rolling elements with lubricant. It also provides the
wipers of the carriage with protection and a corrosion protection. A thin film of lubri-
cant on the guide rails reduces lubricant consumption at the start of operation, as any
surface roughness on the guide rail will be pre-filled with lubricant.
For lubricant quantities, see „12.3 Amount of lubricants" on page 75.
Apply the initial lubrication to the carriages in accordance with the following procedure:
1. Lightly moisten the guide rails with the guideway lubricant.
2. Slide the carriages more than three times their length several times.
3. Insert the required quantity of lubricant into the carriages.
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