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4. Lubrication
4.
Lubrication
Linear Bushing
Normally, relubricate using the same grease type and through the lubrication hole or grease
nipple provided on the Linear Bushing. Mixing different types of grease may deteriorate the
system’s performance due to increased consistency or other such factor.
Lubricant
Type
Brand name
Grease
Lithium-Based Grease
Urea-Based Grease
Calcium-Based Grease
AFA Grease
(THK)
AFB-LF Grease
(THK)
AFC Grease
(THK)
AFE-CA Grease
(THK)
AFF Grease
(THK)
AFG Grease
(THK)
AFJ Grease
(THK)
L100 Grease
(THK)
L450 Grease
(THK)
L500 Grease
(THK)
L700 Grease
(THK)
Alvania Grease S No.2 (Showa Shell Sekiyu)
Eponex Grease No.2 (Idemitsu Kosan)
or equivalent
*The recommended grease will vary according to the usage conditions and environment.
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Oil Lubrication
LM systems that require oil lubrication are shipped with only anti-rust oil applied. When placing
an order, specify the required lubricant oil.
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The amount of oil to be applied varies depending on the stroke length. For a long stroke,
increase the lubrication frequency or the amount of oil applied so that an oil film is able to form
in the stroke end of the raceway.
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In environments where coolant may spatter, the lubricant may become mixed with the coolant.
This could result in the lubricant being emulsified or washed away, causing significantly
degraded lubrication performance. In such locations, apply a lubricant with high viscosity
(kinematic viscosity: approx. 68 cst) and high emulsification resistance, and adjust the
lubrication frequency or the amount of the applied lubricant accordingly.
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For machine tools and similar devices that are subject to heavy loads, require high rigidity, and
operate at high speed, oil lubrication is recommended.
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Make sure that lubrication oil discharges normally from the ends of the lubrication piping; that
is, the oiling ports that connect to your linear motion system.
Lubricant
Type
Brand name
Oil
Raceway Oil or Turbine Oil
ISOVG32 to 68
Daphne Super Multi Oil (Idemitsu Kosan)
Mobil DTE Oil Series (Exxon Mobil)
Shell Tonna S3 M (Showa Shell Sekiyu)
Mobil Vactra Numbered Series (Exxon Mobil)
Mobil Vactra No. 2 SLC (Exxon Mobil)
or equivalent
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