Azbil HLS Series - Start of Installation

10-3
3. Preparation of lubricating grease and anti-seize compound
Prepare proper amounts of lubricating grease and anti-seize compound indicated in the
following table. (Equivalents also can be used.)
Table 10-3. Lubricating grease and anti-seize compound
Product name Area to be coated
Silicone grease G40M made by Shin-Etsu
Chemical Co., Ltd.
Entire surface of the gland packing
Plastilube No. 3 made by Sulflo, Inc., in the
U.S.
Entire surface of the backup O-rings
Anti-seize compound Never-Seez made by
Bostik, Inc., in the U.S.
Surface of the threads of the gland studs
Bearing surface of the gland nuts
10-3-2. Start of installation
1. Coating with lubricating grease
Step 1: Apply a thin film (not more than 0.3 mm thick) of the grease indicated in Table 10-3
[G40M made by Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.] to the entire surface of all the gland packing.
Step 2: Apply the grease indicated in Table 10-3 [Plastilube No. 3 made by Sulflo, Inc., in the
U.S.] to each of the two backup O-rings on the inner diameter side and the outer diameter side
of the packing follower.
2. Installation of parts
Step 1:
With reference to Fig. 10-2, check the direction of the gland studs. After applying the anti-
seize compound indicated in Table 10-3 [Never-Seez made by Bostik, Inc., in the U.S.] to the
surface of the threads, install them into the stuffing box.
Gland nut side
Taper side
Stung box side
Shorter threaded part side
Fig. 10-2. Direction of the gland studs