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Instruction and Operation Manual
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5.3
Lubrication of mechanism
For normal duty the scotch yoke mechanism of the actuator is
lubricated "for life". In case of high load and high frequency of
operation it may be necessary to periodically restore lubrication: it is
advisable to apply a generous coating of grease on the contact
surfaces of the yoke and bushings, on the yoke link grooves, on the
sliding blocks, on the guide bar.
For this operation it is necessary to disassemble the mechanism
cover. In larger actuators the lubrication can be performed through
the inspection holes of the cover after removing the plugs.
The following grease is used by BIFFI for standard working
temperature and suggested for re-lubrication:
AGIP MU/EP/2
AEROSHELL GREASE
7 or equivalent
To be used in standard
temperature
conditions
(-
30°C/+85°C)
NLGI consistency: 2
Worked penetration: 280 dmm
ASTM Dropping Point: 185°C
Base oil viscosity at 40°C: 160
mm²/s
ISO Classification: L-X-BCHB
2
DIN 51 825: KP2K
– 20
Equivalent to:
ESSO BEACON EP2
BP GREASE LTX2
SHELL ALVANIA GREASE R2
ARAL ARALUB HL2
CHEVRON DURALITH
GREASE EP2
CHEVRON SPHEEROL AP2
TEXACO MULTIFAK EP2
MOBILPLEX 47
PETROMIN GREASE EP2
To
be
used
in
low
temperature conditions (-
60°C/+65°C)
Colour: Buff
Physical state: Semi-solid at
ambient temperature
Odour: Slight
Density: 966 Kg/m³ at 15°C
Flash
Point:
>
215°C
(COC)(Based on synthetic
oil)
Dropping
point:
260°C
(ASTM D-566)
Product code: 001A0065
Infosafe
No.:
ACISO
GB/eng/C
