For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 M A I N T E N A N C EModel SB1027
Speed Range Bearing Sleeve | Ram Ways |
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Oil Type....... Mobil Vactra 2 or ISO 68 Equivalent | Oil Type....... Mobil Vactra 2 or ISO 68 Equivalent | ||
Oil Amount | Fill Oil Cup | Oil Amount | Thin Coat |
Check/Add Frequency | 40 hrs. of Operation | Check/Add Frequency | 40 hrs. of Operation |
Lift the oil cup cap shown in Figure 48 to fill the oil cup with lubricant.
Bearing Sleeve
Oil Cup
Move the ram back and forth as necessary to access the full length of the ways (see Figure 50), then use a clean shop rag to apply a thin coat of lubricant.
Ram Ways
Figure 48. Speed range bearing sleeve.
Headstock Gearing
Grease Type | NLGI 2 or Equivalent |
Grease Amount | Two Pumps of Grease Gun |
Check/Add Frequency | 40 hrs. of Operation |
Add two pumps from a grease gun to the grease fitting for the mill that is shown in Figure 49.
Headstock Gearing
Grease Fitting
Figure 49. Headstock gearing grease fitting.
Figure 50. Exposing the ram ways for lubrication.
Head & Ram Rack & Pinion Gear
The interaction between the cast iron surfaces of these devices (see Figure 51) 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.
Head Rack |
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& Pinion Gear | Ram Pinion |
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| Gear |
Ram Rack |
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