The diagram below shows the oil lling points and the oil draining points for a backstop:
① Oil lling screw plug ④ Residual oil drain screw
② Gear unit ⑤ Backstop cover
③ Backstop
Figure 4-13 Oil lling points and oil draining points for a backstop
4.4.2 Preservation of gear units with Tacolab seals
After gear units with Tacolab seals have been preserved according to the standard procedure,
the air gap at the input shaft is hermetically sealed with adhesive tape. A V-ring at the input shaft
prevents the exchange of air.
The diagram below shows the procedure for preserving gear units with Tacolab seals:
① V-ring ③ Adhesive tape
② Air gap
Figure 4-14 Preservation of gear units with Tacolab seals
Do not remove the adhesive tape until you are ready to commission the unit.
Application planning
4.4 Special aspects of gear unit lubrication and preservation
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