2 minimum lubricant qualities required, 2 factory lubricant – Flowserve L120 Series Limitorque Actuation Systems User Manual

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• Quality – Inspect lubricant for dirt, water or other foreign matter. If any one of these is found:

1. Flush the actuator with a commercial degreaser/cleaner such as Exxon Varsol #18. This

degreaser/cleaner is not corrosive and does not affect the seal materials.

2. Repack the actuator with fresh lubricant allowing room for grease thermal expansion.

• Consistency – Ensure the lubricant is fluid approximating a standard NLGI-0 grade consistency or

less. Thinners such as Amoco WAYTAC #31 oil may be added provided the volume of thinner does
not exceed 20% of the total lubricant.

6.1.2 Factory Lubricant

Gear Case: The L120 series actuator gear case is factory-lubricated with an EP-0 lithium grease, suitable
for temperatures from -20°F (-29°C) to +250°F (+121°C).

Table 6.1 – Specified Approximate Lubricant Weights

Actuator Size

lb.

L120-10

2.75

1.3

L120-20

4.25

1.9

L120-40

5.75

2.6

Geared Limit Switch: Permanently lubricated with Beacon 325. Limitorque does not recommend disas-
sembly of the gearbox.

6.2 Minimum Lubricant Qualities Required

The standard lubricants used by Limitorque have been proven to be extremely reliable over years of
service. Limitorque does not recommend a particular lubricant substitute for the standard lubricants;
however, Limitorque does require the following lubricant qualities as a minimum.

CAUTION: Do not mix lubricants of a different base chemical. Mixing lubricant bases may cause
lubricant properties to be ineffective.

The Lubricant must:

• contain an “EP” additive.
• be suitable for the temperature range intended.
• be water and heat-resistant and non-separating.
• not create more than 8% swell in Buna N or Viton.
• not contain any grit, abrasive, or fillers.
• comply with a slump-prefer NLGI-0 grade.
• not be corrosive to steel gears, ball, or roller bearings.
• have a dropping point above 316°F (158°C) for temperature ranges of -20°F (-29°C) to +250°F

(+121°C).