Cleaning And Lubrication - Aerotech PRO165SLE Hardware Manual

PRO165SL/SLE

4.2. Cleaning and Lubrication

DANGER: Electrical Shock Hazard! Before you do maintenance to the equipment,
disconnect the electrical power.
IMPORTANT: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when you use
cleaning solvents or lubricants.
In general, if the stage operates in a clean environment, it should be cleaned and lubricated annually
or every 500 km (whichever comes first). For stages that are operated under conditions with
excessive debris, the stage should be cleaned every six months. For high-speed applications (those
near max speed at a duty cycle of 50%), more frequent maintenance with standard lubricants will be
required.
When you clean and/or lubricate components of the PRO165SL/SLE series stage:
1. Use a clean, dry, soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning.
2. Before you use a cleaning solvent on any part of the stage, blow away small particles and dust
with clean, dry, compressed air.
3. Take the opportunity during the lubrication procedure to inspect the motion guides or bearings
for any damage or signs of wear.
4. In applications that have multiple stages bolted together to form multi-axis systems, the
orthogonality can be lost if the stage tables of the support stages are loosened. Precision aligned
stages should not be loosened or disassembled.
5. We recommend that you do not disassemble the stage beyond the instructions given in this
manual. Proper assembly and calibration can only be done at the factory. Contact Aerotech for
more information.
For stages equipped with foldback motors, you should check the belt tension when you clean or
lubricate the stage. Refer to
Cleaning
Use isopropyl alcohol if you must use a solvent to clean the stage. Harsher solvents, such as acetone,
could damage the plastic and rubber seals on the ball screw and bearing trucks.
WARNING: General Hazard Warning! Make sure that all solvent has completely
evaporated before you move the stage.
Lubrication
You should only use Kluberplex BEM 34-132 as the standard lubricant for PRO165SL/SLE second
generation stages. Second generation stages can be distinguished from first generation stages by
the curved hardcover on the second generation stage.
IMPORTANT: First Generation stages were manufactured with THK AFE-CA grease as
the standard lubricant. THK AFE-CA grease is not chemically compatible with Kluberplex
BEM 34-132 and the two should not be used interchangeably. First generation stages in
the field should continue to use THK AFE-CA grease for regular maintenance
lubrication.
If the application process uses only a small portion of travel for most of the duty cycle, periodically
drive the stage through full travel to redistribute the lubrication in the bearings.
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