For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 M A I N T E N A N C EModel SB1027

Speed Range Bearing Sleeve

Ram Ways

 

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

 

& Pinion Gear

Ram Pinion

 

 

Gear

Ram Rack

 

Figure 51. Locations of head and ram rack and pinion

gears.

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Southbend SB1027 owner manual Speed Range Bearing Sleeve Ram Ways, Headstock Gearing, Head & Ram Rack & Pinion Gear