Cleaning

Overview

Care must be taken with cleaning products as some active agents may have harmful effects on the materials of the Lexium™ MC12 multi carrier.

NOTICE
CORROSION CAUSED BY CLEANING AGENTS
Perform a compatibility test in relation to the cleaning agent and the component affected before using a cleaning agent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

Schneider Electric provides samples of the different materials used for the Lexium™ MC12 multi carrier.

For the material samples (Material test kit 1), refer to Lexium™ MC accessories.

Test kit materials:

  • Aluminum die casting, anodized black or no coloring

  • Stainless steel

  • Plastic (PBT, Polybutylene terephthalate), injection moulding

  • Carbon steel, milled, surface treatment black

  • Carbon steel, machined, no coloring

  • Carbon steel, machined, electroless nickel

  • Zinc alloy, die casting, cathodic dip painted, black

  • Magnets, nickel plated

  • Bumper, rubber, black

Cleaning the Lexium™ MC12 multi carrier

The Lexium™ MC12 multi carrier must be inspected, large particles and dirt must be removed from the surface, and the system must be cleaned at regular intervals (refer to Maintenance Plan). When cleaning the Lexium™ MC12 multi carrier, note the following:

  • Do not use compressed air for cleaning.

  • Use only damp, soft, and lint-free cleaning cloths to wipe the surface.

NOTE: Depending on the operating conditions and requirements, verifying and cleaning may be necessary on a more frequent basis.

Removing Particles from the Magnets

The drive magnets of the carriers and the electromagnets of the segments can attract ferrous particles. These impurities can impair the function of the magnets.

Remove the particles from the magnets with an adhesive tape or another suitable means.

Cleaning the Carrier Rollers

Particularly during the first runs, there may be increased abrasion of the oxide layer of the rail surface, so that the free movement in the axial direction of the lower floating bearings of the carrier rollers is impaired by the abrasion. Verify that the floating bearing of the lower carrier rollers moves freely in axial direction. Clean if necessary and make the rollers run smoothly. Also refer to Maintenance Schedule.

You may need to remove the lower carrier rollers for cleaning. Refer to Replacing the Rollers of a Carrier.