Lubrication
Introduction
Lubricants listed in this manual are typical products ONLY and
should not be construed as exclusive recommendations.
Industrial type petroleum based rust and oxidation inhibited (R &
O) gear lubricants or industrial type sulfur-phosphorus extreme
pressure (EP) gear lubricants are the recommended lubricants
for ambient temperatures of 30°F to 125°F (-1°C to 52°C).
For drives operating outside the above temperature range, refer
to the “Synthetic Lubricants” paragraph. Synthetic lubricants can
also be used in normal climates.
Carefully follow instructions on the drive nameplate, warning
tags and installation manuals furnished with the drive.
Viscosity (Important)
The proper viscosity grade for R & O and EP lubricants is found
in Table 3. For synthetic lubricant viscosity grades, refer to Table
4 and the “Synthetic Lubricants” paragraphs. Petroleum based
lubricant selections must have a pour point at least 10°F
(5.5°C) below the expected minimum ambient starting
temperature.
Petroleum Based Lubricants
R & O GEAR LUBRICANTS (TABLE 3) — Industrial type
petroleum based rust and oxidation inhibited (R & O) gear
lubricants are the most common and readily available general
purpose gear lubricants.
EXTREME PRESSURE (EP) LUBRICANTS (TABLE 3) —
For
highly loaded drives or for drives loaded in excess of original
estimates, industrial-type petroleum extreme pressure lubricants
are preferred. The EP lubricants currently recommended are of
the sulfur–phosphorus type.
CAUTION: PETROLEUM BASED LUBRICANTS & INTERNAL
BACKSTOPS —
Do not use EP lubricants or lubricants with
anti–wear additives or lubricant formulations including sulfur,
phosphorus, chlorine, lead derivatives, graphite or molybdenum
disulfides in drives equipped with internal cartridge type
backstops. Some lubricants in Table 3 may contain anti–wear
additives. EP lubricants in Table 3 do contain several of these
additives.
WARNING: EP LUBRICANTS IN FOOD PROCESSING
INDUSTRY —
EP lubricants may contain toxic substances and
should not be used in the food processing industry without the
lubricant manufacturer’s approval. Lubricants which meet USDA
“H1” classification are suitable for food processing applications.
Synthetic Lubricants
Synthetic lubricants of the polyalphaolefin type are
recommended for cold climate operation, high temperature
applications, extended temperature range (all season) operation
and/or extended lubricant change intervals. The proper viscosity
grade of synthetic lubricant is given in Table 4. Usable
temperature ranges can sometimes be widened if specific
application conditions are known.
Rexnord Industries, LLC
(PN-2128394)
378-200
3001 W. Canal St.,Milwaukee, WI 53208-4200 USA Telephone: 414-342-3131
November 2010
Fax: 414-937-4359 e-mail: info@rexnord.com web: www.rexnord.com
Supersedes 6-07
Falk™ Quadrive Shaft Mounted Drives Model A
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Appendix A
Sizes 5107-5315
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