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.
WARNING
: Do not scratch any bearing surfaces when you clean or lubricate the
hexapod.
Cleaning
Before you use a cleaning solvent on any part of the HEX500-350HL, blow away small particles and
dust with nitrogen or, less preferably, clean, dry, compressed air.
Any external metal surface of the HEX500-350HL can be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free
cloth.
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. The motor is
completely non-contact and requires no lubrication.
Only use the grease specified.
Table 4-1:
Grease Specifications
Location
Grease
Ball Joints
Kluberplex BEM 34-132
Lubrication Procedure for the Ball Joints
IMPORTANT
: During the lubrication procedure, inspect the bearings for any damage or
signs of wear.
Refer to
for the locations of the ball joints.
1. Remove power to the hexapod.
2. Remove any accumulated dust or debris.
3. Remove any dirty or dried lubricant from the joint.
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Use a clean, lint-free cloth with a side-to-side motion.
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Use a swab soaked in Isopropyl Alcohol to remove stubborn debris.
4. Clean the ball joints with a clean, lint-free cloth or swab.
5. Apply a thin, continuous film of lubricant to the ball joint. Aerotech recommends that you use a
good quality, natural bristle artist's brush.
6. Restore power to the hexapod.
7. Drive the hexapod through a full range of motion to redistribute the lubricant.
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