Lubricating the pillow block assemblies
Preliminary requirements
Support equipment
| Nomenclature | Identification No. | Qty |
|---|---|---|
Grease gun | Commercial | 1 |
Consumables, materials and expendables
| Nomenclature | Identification No. | Qty |
|---|---|---|
Grease | C-172 | AR |
Safety conditions
MAKE SURE TO OBEY ALL THE GREASE LUBRICATION PRACTICES BEFORE YOU LUBRICATE THE COMPONENT WITH GREASE. IF NOT, DAMAGE TO THE COMPONENT CAN OCCUR.
Procedure
DO NOT APPLY THE GREASE QUICKLY. APPLY THE GREASE QUICKLY CAN CAUSE PRESSURIZATION OF THE GREASE CAVITIES AND THAT CAN RESULT IN: PUSHING THE GREASE THROUGH THE SEAL, POPPING OR PUSHING OUT THE SEALS, DAMAGE TO THE SEALS, OR OTHER UNWANTED EFFECTS.
This procedure is the same for all pillow block assemblies.
Lubricate the pillow block assembly as follows:
Refer to the grease lubrication practices.
Slowly put grease (C-172) into the lubrication fitting, with a grease gun, until all of the old grease is fully replaced. Collect and discard the old grease when it comes out of the bearing.
Clean the area.
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