MODULAR RACK & PINION SYSTEM - Andantex USA Inc.

MODULAR RACK & PINION SYSTEM
General Information
The units can be mounted in any position,
and are provided with a contact cable for
synchronization with machine operation. The
lubricant dispensing rate can be adjusted during
operation by simply adjusting the selector
switches. The translucent housing allows for
easy inspection of the lubricant level, and the
units have an LED that can be set to flash every
15 to 20 seconds indicating the system is in
working order. The unit is rated for temperatures
up to 130° F, and maximum pressure of 50 PSI.
This unit is designed to feed a single point and
is not intended as a multi point lubricator.
The lubricator is supplied with a cover to
protect against dirt, and moisture, and in all
cases, the cover must be installed to ensure
the intrinsic safety rating of the unit. The
service life of the battery is 1 year.
Lubrication Rate
When using an electronic lubricator, and
felt pinion to lubricate a rack and pinion
drive the most favorable lubrication rate
can be determined from the graph below.
Starting Procedure
Before running the rack and pinion drive,
apply a film of lubricant to the entire length
of rack and the pinion.
On first installation, using a hand grease
gun and the same type of lubricant, fill all
lubrication lines and fittings. We
recommend that you soak the felt pinion in
the identical lubricant prior to installation.
“Prestart” the unit by turning all switches
to the “ON” position for 8 hours.
“Prestarting” eliminates the time delay for
dispensing lubricant to the application.
Should you decide not to “prestart” the unit
there will be a time delay before pressure
builds in the unit and lubricant is dispensed.
The time delay varies from 18 hours at the
1M setting, to 240 hours at the 12M setting.
After the allotted “prestart” period, turn all
switches to the “OFF” position.
Set the appropriate selection switches, for
the applications required lubrication rate,
to “ON”. Also turn the “LIGHT” switch to
“ON”. The LED light will flash every 15 to 20
seconds assuring that the system is working.
Lubricant Recommendation
Felt Pinion Lubrication: Klüber Structovis AHD
Rack and Pinion lubrication rate for Felt Pinion
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