IAI America RCP3-RA2BR - Manual (Page 48)

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13. Maintenance and Inspection
13.6 Greasing
13.6.1 Applicable Grease
[Lead screw type]
The lead screw product has been shipped with synthetic poly-
D olefin grease applied to both the lead
screw and lead guide.
IAI uses the following grease in our plant.
Location Manufacturer Model number
Lead screw/lead guide Sumico Lubricant Co., Ltd. Sumitec 308
Equivalent greases are also available from other manufacturers, but exercise caution when selecting the
grease because the life of the product may be affected.
Warning
Never use anything other than synthetic poly-
D olefin grease. Mixing poly-D grease with other grease
not only reduces the performance of the grease, it may even cause damage to the actuator.
[Ball screw type]
The ball screw product has been shipped with lithium-based grease applied to the ball screw and poly-
D
olefin grease applied to the lead guide.
IAI uses the following grease in our plant.
Location Manufacturer Model number
Ball screw Idemistu Kosan Co., Ltd. Daphne Eponex Grease
No. 2
Lead guide Sumico Lubricant Co., Ltd. Sumitec 308
Warning
x Never use anything other than synthetic poly-D olefin grease. Mixing poly-D grease with other grease
not only reduces the performance of the grease, it may even cause damage to the actuator.
x Never use fluorine-based grease. Mixing fluorine-based grease with lithium-based grease not only
reduces the performance of the grease, it may even cause damage to the actuator.