NORD Drivesystems B1000 - Manual (Page 44)

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INTRODUCTION
Lubrication
A42 G1000 – Subject to Change Without Notice
Lubrication Types
Proper gearbox lubrication is essential in order to reduce friction, heat, and component wear. Lubricants re-
duce heat and wear by inserting a protective “fl uid boundary” between mating parts and preventing direct
metal to metal contact. Lubricants also help prevent corrosion and oxidation, minimize foam, improve heat
transfer, optimize reducer effi ciency, absorb shock loads and reduce noise.
Mounting position not only determines the proper fi ll-level but may also have some effect on fi nal reducer
assembly. If considering any mounting positions that are not shown as catalog-standard options, it is critical
that the customer consult with NORD prior to ordering. Unless otherwise specifi ed, NORD supplies most all
gear units (*) factory-fi lled with the standard lubrication type and the appropriate amount of lubricating oil.
* Gear units SK10282, SK10382, SK11282, SK11382, SK12382, and SK9096.1 are supplied without oil.
Oil Formulation Codes
MIN-EP Mineral Oil with EP Additive
PAO Synthetic Polyalphaolefi n Oil
PG Synthetic Polyglycol Oil
FG Food-Grade Oil
FG-PAO Food-Grade, Synthetic Polyalphaolefi n Oil
Important Notes
• In worm gears avoid using (EP) gear oils that contain
sulfur-phosphorous chemistries, as these additives can
react adversely with bronze worm gears and accelerate
wear.
• Food grade lubricants must be in compliance with FDA
212 CFR 178.3570 and qualify as a NSF-H1 lubricant.
Please consult with lubrication manufacture for more
information.
• When making a lubrication change, check with the
lubrication supplier to assure compatibility & to obtain
recommended cleaning or fl ushing procedures.
• Do not mix different oils with different additive packages
or different base oil formulation types. Polyglycol (PG)
oils are not miscible with other oil types and should
never be mixed with mineral oil, or Polyalphaolefi n
(PAO)
oil.
• Please Consult NORD if considering cold-temperature
oils below an ISO Viscosity VG100 or lower.
Standard Oil Lubricants
Gear Unit Type ISO Viscosity Oil Type Ambient Temperature Range Manufacturer Brand/Type Notes
Helical In Line, Parallel-
Shaft & Bevel
VG220 MIN-EP 0 to 40ºC (32 to 104º) Mobilgear 600XP220 
VG220 PAO -35 to 60ºC (-31 to 140ºF) Mobil SHC630 
VG220 FG -5 to 40ºC (23 to 104ºF) Fuchs FM220 
Helical Worm VG680 PAO 0 to 60ºC (32 to 140ºF) Mobil SHC636 
Optional Oil Lubricants
Gear Unit Type ISO Viscosity Oil Type Ambient Temperature Range Manufacturer Brand/Type Notes
Helical In Line, Parallel-
Shaft & Bevel
VG460 PAO -35 to 80ºC (-31 to 176ºF) Mobil SHC 634 -
VG150 PAO -35 to 25ºC (-31 to 77ºF) Mobil SHC629 -
VG220 FG-PAO -35 to 60ºC (-31 to 140ºF) Mobil/Cibus SHC220 -
Helical Worm
VG460 PAO 0 to50ºC (32 to 122ºF) Mobil SHC 634 -
VG460 FG-PAO 0 to50ºC (32 to 122ºF) Mobil/Cibus SHC460 -
Standard Bearing Grease Lubricants
Grease Type/Thickener NLGI Grade Ambient Temperature Range Manufacturer Brand/Type Notes
Standard (Li-Complex) NLGI 2 -30 to 60ºC (-22 to 140ºF) Mobil Grease XHP222 
High Temp (Polyurea) NLGI 2 -25 to 80ºC (-13 to 176ºF) Mobil Polyrex EP 2 
Food-Grade (AL-Complex) NLGI 2 -25 to 40ºC (-13 to 104ºF) Mobil Grease FM222 
 Stocked Lubricants
 Standard product on serviceable gear units
 Standard product on maintenance free gear units