Information About Lubrication

Overview

Lubricant is consumed continuously during operation of the Lexium™ MC12 multi carrier. The lubrication reservoirs of the carriers must be filled at regular intervals (refer to Lubricating the Carrier). The rails are lubricated via the carriers. Execute a carrier lubrication run on the rails after cleaning the rails.

NOTE: The carriers are shipped without lubricant in the lubrication reservoirs. The lubrication reservoirs of the carriers must be filled before first use.

Incorrect lubricants may damage the carriers and the rails. Insufficient lubrication or incorrect lubricants increase wear and reduce the service life.

NOTICE
INOPERABLE EQUIPMENT
Only use the specified type and amount of lubricant.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

For lubricating the carriers/rails you can use either:

If the ambient temperature is at the lower or upper limit of the permissible ambient temperature (Ambient Conditions), it is a good practice to select an oil with a higher or lower viscosity.

NOTE: Always wear protective clothing when working on the system. Repeated and prolonged exposure to the product can cause skin irritation, or sickness if ingested.
 CAUTION
EYE OR SKIN CONTACT WITH, OR INGESTION OF, LUBRICANTS
  • In the event of contact with the eyes or the skin, consult the data sheet of the lubricant for treatment.
  • In the event of swallowing, do not provoke vomiting or administer any products orally; consult a doctor as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.

Lubricant Specification

Characteristics

Value

Service temperature, lower limit

-5 °C (23 °F)

Service temperature, upper limit

100 °C (212 °F)

ISO viscosity grade, DIN ISO 3448, ISO VG

320

Kinematic viscosity, DIN EN ISO 3104 / DIN 51562-1 / ASTM D445 / ASTM D7042, 100 °C (212 °F)

approximately 25 mm²/s

Kinematic viscosity, DIN EN ISO 3104 / DIN 51562-1 / ASTM D445 / ASTM D7042, 40 °C (104 °F)

approximately 320 mm²/s