Summary of Contents for Lincoln SKF VarioSuper UFV 20 Series
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Assembly Instructions VarioSuper of the UFV 20- XXX / UFV 30-XXX series Minimum quantity lubrication for internal and external lubrication Created on: 09.05.2022 Document no.: 951-170-244-EN Version: Read these instructions before installation or start-up of the product and keep them readily available for later consultation!
Original EC Declaration of Incorporation in accordance with Directive 2006/42/EC, Appendix II Part 1 B The manufacturer hereby declares at its sole responsibility that the partly completed machinery conforms to the essential health and safety requirements of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex I, marked in the Annex to the EC Declaration of Incorporation as applicable and fulfilled at the time of placing on the market.
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Appendix to Declaration of Incorporation in accordance with 2006/42/EC, Annex II, No. 1 B Description of the essential health and safety requirements according to 2006/42/EC, Annex I, which have been applied and fulfilled: Table 1 Appendix to Declaration of Incorporation No.: Essential health and safety requirement Applicable:...
SKF (U.K.) Limited, 2 Canada Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 2RT, GBR. - North America - SKF Lubrication Business Unit Lincoln Industrial 5148 North Hanley Road, St. Louis, MO. 63134 USA - South America - SKF Argentina Pte. Roca 4145, CP 2001 Rosario, Santa Fe...
5.4 Storage temperature range ..........20 Table of contents 6. Assembly ..................21 6.1 General .................. 21 Original EC Declaration of Incorporation in accordance with 6.2 Setup and attachment ............21 Directive 2006/42/EC, Appendix II Part 1 B ..... 2 6.2.1 Minimum mounting dimensions ......
1. Instruction steps: These indicate a chronological sequence Safety alerts, visual of instruction steps. The numbers of the steps are in bold and are followed by a period. If a new activity follows, the presentation, and layout numbering starts again at <1.= –...
1.3 Intended use 1. Safety instructions Supply of lubricants. 1.1 General safety instructions Spare parts should only be used to replace faulty components of identical construction. • Putting the products into operation or operating them without Use is only permitted within the scope of commercial or having read the instructions is prohibited.
1.6 Referenced documents Fig. 1 In addition to this manual, the following documents must be observed by the respective target group: • Company instructions and approval rules If applicable: • Safety data sheet of the lubricant used • Project planning documents •...
1.16 Note on China RoHS mark Fig. 2 The China RoHS mark confirms that there is no danger to persons or the environment from the regulated substances contained within for the intended period of use (year number shown in the circle).
1.20 Residual risks Table 3 Residual risks Residual risk Possible in lifecycle Avoidance / Remedy Dropping of the MQL system during the • Install the MQL system using load lifters (e.g., a crane). installation procedure Ensure adequate fastening/securing of the unit (loading capacity).
• The ignition temperature of the lubricant must lie at least 2. Lubricants 50 K over the maximum surface temperature of the components. 2.1 General information Lubricants are selected specifically for the respective application. The selection is made by the manufacturer or operator of the machine, preferably together with the lubricant supplier.
cleaning and disposing of large amounts of lubricant and cooling 3. Overview, functional lubricant is greatly simplified or eliminated. description 3.1.2 Principle of aerosol action 3.1 Functional description Aerosol is a mixture of air and lubricant in which air assumes the transport properties for the lubricant.
Table 4 Legend to Figure 4: Index* Description Lubricant filling port with check valve Pressure gauge for primary air pressure Main air valve with P01 compressed air connection port (nom. size 8) Pressure gauge for internal reservoir pressure Overflow valve (12 bar) Z01 - Z03 Aerosol outlets (3x), quick coupling for pipe diameter 12 mm V01 3 V04...
the use of a tool with a very small cooling duct cross-section. 3.4 Functional description Aerosol which has already been produced drains off. Aerosol generation continues when the differential pressure rises again. Fig. 4 This process is referred to as pressure differential control. Pressure differential control is active when voltage is applied to the pressure switch.
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through one or several aerosol lines (Z01-Z03) to the tool or lubrication point connected. The MQL system VarioSuper is controlled by the machine tool, which, upon specification of the customized tool-specific M commands, outputs the required control signals to the MQL system.
4. Technical data Table 6 UFV 20-XXX / UFV 30-XXX Designation Unit Values Housing Ambient temperature °C + 10 to + 40 Mounting position Vertical, connections upward External dimensions (L x W x H) 426 x 270 x 200 Weight empty Operating pressure of compressed air •...
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Table 8 Requirements for compressed air Designation Unit Values Maximum primary pressure Minimum primary pressure Supply pressure when discharging 300 bar gauge Max. 6 normal liters/min Compressed air quality class acc. to ISO 8573-1 Maximum particle size ¿m Maximum particle density mg/m³...
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Table 9 Electronic pressure switch Designation Characteristics Ambient conditions CE mark EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3, EN 61000-6-4 Vibration resistance Approx. 10 g / 0 to 500 Hz (IEC 60068-2-6) Impact resistance Approx. 50 g / 11ms (IEC 60068-2-29) Other data Supply voltage 9 to 35 VDC...
5. Delivery, returns, storage 5.4 Storage temperature range For parts not filled with lubricant, the permitted storage 5.1 Delivery temperature is the same as the permitted ambient temperature range (see <Technical data=). After receipt of the shipment, it must be inspected for any shipping damage and for completeness according to the shipping documents.
• Establish electrical connection and set software configuration 6. Assembly in machine control unit 6.1 General 6.2 Setup and attachment Only qualified technical personnel may install, operate, maintain, and repair the SKF minimal quantity lubrication system WARNING VarioSuper described in the assembly instructions. Qualified Personal injury / property damage technical personnel are persons who have been trained, Drill assembly holes in such a way that no lines,...
4. Lift the MQL system using a hoist and align it to the assembly 6.2.2 Attachment of the MQL system holes 5. Pass hexagon head screws (4x) acc. to ISO 4017-M8-8.8 with NOTE associated washers (4x) acc. to ISO 7090-8-200HV through Observe the port dimensions, assembly holes, and the fixing holes on the mounting plate and apply the screws to minimum mounting dimensions: Chapter 6.2.3 "Port...
6.3 Connection of aerosol lines Legend to Figure 8: 1 Aerosol outlets WARNING System pressure The VarioSuper MQL system comes with up to three aerosol The product described here is pressurized during outlets that are designed as plug-in connections for hoses with operation.
lubrication, the point between the tool and the workpiece is The first time the MQL system is used, the reservoir is filled inadequately lubricated. prior to connecting the system to the customer's compressed air supply. The following notes apply to the rotary leadthroughs and spindles of the machine tools: Fig.
Filling via filler coupling: Fig. 10 1. Connect a suitable filler fixture to the filler coupling (Fig. 9/1) 2. Fill lubricant up to the "Maximum" sight glass mark using a filling device NOTICE No aerosol can be generated if the reservoir is overfilled (fill level above the "Maximum"...
To depressurize the MQL system, first disconnect it from the Fig. 11 customer's compressed air supply. Then relieve the pressure in the MQL aerosol reservoir (Fig. 10/2) 1. Switch off the customer's compressed air supply, close the main air valve (Fig. 10/5) 2.
7 V04 6.7 Electrical connection 8 S01-V02 9 S01-V04 WARNING 10 S01-1 Electric shock Fig. 13 Assembly, maintenance, and repair work may only be performed by qualified technical personnel. De-energize the product prior to beginning work. Local electrical operating conditions and regulations (e.g., DIN, VDE) must be observed.
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When using a customized cable with cable socket: Fig. 15 Table 10 Screw unions/aerosol hose/electrical power lead Designation Order No. <Content> Plug connector G 1/2, for connecting the aerosol UFZ.0081 hose to the ball valve Aerosol hose, specify length when ordering UFZ.0027 Power lead for VarioSuper (for Harting UFZ.0272...
The area of the spray jet and rooms where the aerosol 7. First start-up concentration exceeds the explosibility limit must be kept clear of any type of fire, e.g., in the form of open flame, sparks, lit 7.1 Operating minimal quantity cigarettes, etc.
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Table 14 Permissible lubricants approved by SKF Designation Composition Features Area of application Drum size (liters) Order number LubriOil Fatty acid ester with • Viscosity at • Universal • 1 • OEL1-LUBRIOIL additives 40°C: 47 mm²/s applications • 2.5 • OEL2.5-LUBRIOIL •...
pressure can also ensure adequate lubricant supply to small 8. Operation tools. However, the systems only reach peak performance at or 8.1 General beyond a primary pressure of > 6 bar. NOTICE 8.3 Using the auxiliary air valve Damage from incorrect lubricant The auxiliary air can be used to increase the amount of air for Only lubricants provided by SKF may be used aerosol transport.
8.5 Parameter settings for VarioSuper UFV 20-XXX/UFV 30-XXX NOTE The cooling duct diameters given in the following table are valid for one cooling duct only. If there is more than one cooling duct in the tool, the relevant cross-sectional area must be calculated for all ducts together. Table 15 Parameter settings Parameter settings for VarioSuper UFV 20-XXX/UFV 30-XXX...
• Menu for basic settings (adjustment of the pressure switch to A hysteresis H.Y.S.1 can be set for switching point S.P.1. The the particular application). output switches once the set switching point is reached and • Programming releases. switches back if the value falls below the release point. The release point is defined by the set hysteresis.
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Table 16 Overview of basic settings / default settings Settings Display Setting range VarioSuper default setting Operating mode (TYPE) Set the display range (RANGE) When switching between bar, PSI, and MPa, the electronic pressure switch automatically scales the switching settings to the newly selected unit The pressure is displayed in bar BAR /...
Legend to Figure 19: 8.7 Changing the basic settings 1 LED flashes The pressure switch for the VarioSuper series UFV 20-XXX and UFV 30-XXX is preset for operation with a system pressure of 6 1. Press and hold the [mode] key and switch on the supply bar.
8.9 Setting the switching point in "S.P.1" Table 17 mode Setting ranges Fig. 20 Primary operating Switching point Hysteresis (bar) air (bar) (S.P.1) (bar) 03.0 (factory setting) 04.0 05.0 0.60 06.0 07.0 08.0 Setting the switching point in "S.P.1" mode Legend to Figure 20: 1 LED flashes 1.
8.10 Setting the switching point in NOTE "H.Y.S.1" mode If "LOC" appears in the display while attempting to configure, it indicates that programming is locked. Remedy: Fig. 21 Set programming release(s) to "FrEE"; see Chapter 8.12 "Enabling or disabling the pressure switch" •...
If an internal error occurs during operation (e.g., the measuring 8.11 Ending the basic setting cell fails), all switching outputs are set to the value "0" and the diagnostic outputs report an error. The error cannot be NOTE acknowledged during operation. No switching functions are executed while the menu is active! Fig.
8.12 Enabling or disabling the pressure switch In standard mode, the pressure switch (DS) is not locked. If, however, the pressure switch is locked (Loc), proceed as shown below: Fig. 23 Enabling or disabling the pressure switch Legend to Figure 23: 1 Pressure indication 1.
using mild cleaning agents that are compatible with the 9. Maintenance and repair product's materials (non-alkaline, non-soap). For safety reasons, the product should be disconnected from the power supply. Do not allow any cleaning agent to enter the WARNING interior of the product during cleaning. The interior of the Compressed air product is not designed or permitted to be cleaned.
Fig. 25 NOTE For automatic filling only: The valves must be opened by the machine control unit 3. Use the pressure gauge (Fig. 24/5) to check whether the pressure has been completely released; if necessary, briefly actuate the pressure relief valve (Fig.
1. To depressurize the aerosol reservoir (Fig. 1/3), first close the 9.1.3 Automatic filling of the aerosol main air valve (Fig. 1/5). Then disconnect the MQL system reservoir from the compressed air line. Check the internal reservoir pressure using the pressure gauge (Fig. 1/2) upstream of the 1.
10. Cleaning 10.1 Basics Cleaning should be carried out in accordance with the operator's own company rules, and cleaning agents and devices and the personal protective equipment to be used should likewise be selected in accordance with those rules. Only cleaning agents compatible with the materials may be used for cleaning.
11. Faults, causes, and CAUTION Emitted aerosol remedies Wear goggles. WARNING Compressed air NOTICE The product described here is pressurized during Dismantling of the product or individual parts of operation. Depressurize the product before the product within the statutory warranty period starting any assembly, maintenance, or repair is prohibited and voids any claims work...
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Table 19 Commissioning, product, and system malfunctions Fault Cause Remedy • Use of lubricants not approved by SKF • Use only lubricants which have been The system does not produce any aerosol approved by SKF • The system is defective or misadjusted •...
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Table 20 Electronic pressure switch display Display Cause Remedy E.01 The settings for the switching points and Correct the settings hystereses established a release point outside the permissible setting range. Example: switching point is set to 180 bar and hysteresis to 200 bar. E.10 A data error was detected in the stored Check all settings (programming releases,...
12. Repairs < WARNING Risk of injury At a minimum, the following safety measures must be taken before any repairs: • Unauthorized persons must be kept away • Mark and secure the work area • Depressurize the product • Isolate the product, and lock and tag it out •...
Spare parts may be used exclusively for replacement of identical 14. Spare parts defective parts. Modifications with spare parts on existing products are not allowed. Fig. 27 Spare parts for VarioSuper Table 21 Spare parts for VarioSuper Item Description Order No. Pressure gauge (primary air pressure) 169-101-606 Pressure gauge (internal reservoir pressure)
Table 22 Electronic pressure switch Design Order No. 16 bar 176-190-002 15. Accessories Fig. 28 Ball valve Legend to Figure 28: 1 Port for coupler socket DIN EN 175301-803 type C 2 Manual actuation 3 Plug connector for pipe 6mm...
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Table 23 Electrically and pneumatically actuated 2/2 directional ball valve Designation Order No. Ball valve UFZ.U00-128 Fig. 29 3/2 directional ball valve Legend to Figure 29: 1 Technical data for 4/2 directional control valve: 2 Pressure-temperature curve X Temperature Y Operating pressure Table 24 3/2 directional ball valve Designation...
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