Southbend SB1024, SB1026 Ram Ways, Head & Ram Rack & Pinion Gear, Table Elevation Leadscrew

SB1024/SB1025/SB1026 M A I N T E N A N C E For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

Ram Ways

Oil Type	Mobil Vactra 2 or ISO 68 Equivalent
Oil Amount		Thin Coat
Check/Add Frequency		40 hrs. of Operation

Move the ram back and forth as necessary to access the full length of the ways (see Figure 54), then use a clean shop rag to apply a thin coat of lubricant.

Ram Ways

Figure 54. Exposing the ram ways for lubrication.

Head & Ram Rack & Pinion Gear

The interaction between the cast iron surfaces of these devices (see Figure 55) produces a dry powder that provides an adequate lubrication.

Do not apply any other lubricant which could produce a stiff compound that may interfere with smooth movement.

Table Elevation Leadscrew

Grease Type	NLGI 2 or Equivalent
Grease Amount	Thin Coat
Check/Add Frequency	40 hrs. of Operation

Elevate the table all the way up, then use mineral spirits to clean any debris and built-up grime from the elevation leadscrew threads. Add one pump from a grease gun to the leadscrew grease fitting shown in Figure 56, then run the knee up and down to distribute the grease. Repeat this process until the entire leadscrew

Leadscrew

Grease

Fitting

Figure 56. Table elevation leadscrew and grease

fitting.

Power Feed Gears

Grease Type.......Medium-Weight Lithium Grease

Grease Amount	Two Pumps of Grease Gun
Check/Add Frequency	40 hrs. of Operation

Head Rack

& Pinion Gear

Ram Pinion

Gear

Ram Rack

Figure 55. Locations of head and ram rack and pinion

gears.

Tool Needed	Qty
Wrench 19mm	....................................................... 1

To lubricate the power feed gears:

1.DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

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