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Through Feed Moulder Maintenance & Lubrication

Lubrication

Based on a 40 hour weekDailyWeeklyTwice a WeekMonthly6 Months
FeatureType of lubrication
Automatic Bed LubricatorLight or Paraffin based oilX
Grease feedroll pivot shafts2-3 Shots of good grade bearing grease –
Do NOT use Lithium grease
X
Grease feed beam lift nutsX
Grease universal jointsX
Grease beam and spindle lift reducersX
Grease infeed guide pivot shaftsX
Grease spindle gib slides and yokesX
Check and fill drive gear boxesAmoco Cylinder Oil #1000
or equivalent
X
Drain and refill drive gear boxesX

Maintenance

Based on 40 hour weekDailyTwice a WeekMonthly6 Months
Clean the machine.X
Check spindles for noise and vibration.X
Check and clean feedrolls.X
Clean the enclosure.X
Adjust the feed speed through entire range.X
Check and clean moisture trap.X
Check and clean air cylinders.X
Check for loose bolts.X
Check spindle belt tension.X
Check drive couplings for wear.X
Check U-joints for wear.X
Check and clean beam lift screws and nuts.X
Remove and clean bed plates.X
Check and clean chipbreaker.X
Check and clean spindle slides and adjustment
screws.
X
Check spindle belts for wear.X
Check spindles for run out.X
Check alignment of bed plates.X
Check alignment of side guides.X
Check chipbreaker.X
Check spindle yoke clamps.X