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Care and maintenance
Maintaining the band system
Clean the band system if required with a soft cloth.
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The following cleaning agents are permitted: all non−abrasive media.
Lubricate the surface of the band system if it no longer has a layer of grease.
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Grease type: LUB−KC1 (silicone−free) from Festo.
Lubricating the recirculating ball bearing
guide KF:
The lubrication intervals S
the loading of the guide.
1. Calculate the guide comparison number
F
ver
bined loadings (è Technical specifica
tions) and select the lubricating interval
S
from Fig. 29.
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S Note that lubrication must be undertaken more often in the case of:
dusty and dirty environments
working strokes < 50 mm or > 2000 mm
at speeds > 2 m/s
ambient temperatures > 40 °C.
S Always lubricate the DGCI at the latest every 3 years.
2. Lubricate the roller bearing through the
holes on both sides of the slide.
For this purpose use a grease gun with
pinpoint nozzle or alternatively a dis
posable syringe with needle.
Permitted grease type: LUB−RN2
S Push the slide backwards and forwards during lubrication.
Otherwise the grease cavities will not be filled evenly.
Alternatively, Festo offers a service inspection which includes lubrication.
Otherwise the DGCI does not require any maintenance.
Greases see Spare−parts Catalogue under www.festo.com
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with the aid of the formula for com
depend on
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Fig. 29
Fig. 30
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