ZIMM Actuator
7 Operation and maintenance
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Version 0.6
2023
Load too high
Reduce load in the running-in phase.
High wear on the
trapezoidal screw
thread
Incorrect spindle grease
Check spindle grease
ZIMM will be happy to advise you (load, speed,
etc.).
Lack of lubricant
1. Relubricate the spindle.
2. Shorten lubrication intervals.
Geometry error in the
system
Check alignment:
– Parallel positioning of the ZIMM Actuators to
each other
– Parallel positioning of the ZIMM Actuators to
Load the guides
– ZA-25-TR30xP-V-H50 Angle of the screw
surfaces (gears, nuts, flanges, etc.)
Load too high
Contact ZIMM (load, speed, duty cycle, etc.).
Operating
temperature too
high
Load or duty cycle too
high
Check operating parameters.
ZIMM will be happy to advise you.
Geometry error in the
system
Check alignment:
– Parallel positioning of the ZIMM Actuators to
each other
– Parallel positioning of the ZIMM Actuators to
the guides
– Angularity of the screw surfaces (gears, nuts,
flanges, etc.)
Incorrect spindle grease
Check spindle grease
ZIMM will be happy to advise you (load, speed,
etc.).
Noise from clutch
or connecting
shaft.
Friction at the coupling
star
Lubricate the coupling star with petroleum jelly or
plastic-compatible grease.
Permissible offset
exceeded
Check and correct alignment.
Slight leakage at
the shaft seal
Slight leakage
Slight leakage is normal and not a technical problem.
Wipe off the leak and continue to monitor.
Heavy leakage
Shaft seal defective or
excess pressure in the
gearbox.
Contact ZIMM and send photos.
Fault
Possible cause
Action
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