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Limitorque L120-85 Installation, Operation and Maintenance FCD LMENIM1202-03-A4 – 06/15
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6.1.4 Factory Lubricants
Gear Case
• L120-85 is factory lubricated with an EP-0 lithium base grease, suitable for temperatures from -20°F (-29°C) to + 250°F (+121°C).
Geared Limit Switch: Exxon Beacon 325 (no substitute).
6.1.5 Minimum Lubricant Qualities Required
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CAUTION: Do not mix lubricants of a different base chemical. Mixing lubricant bases may cause lubricant properties
to be ineffective.
The standard lubricants used by Limitorque have been proven extremely reliable over years of service. We do not recommend a particular
lubricant substitute for our standard lubricants, but below is a list of minimum lubricant qualities required by Limitorque:
• Should contain an “EP” additive.
• Must be suitable for the temperature range intended.
• Must be water and heat resistant and non-separating.
• Must not create more than 8% swell in Buna N or Viton.
• Must not contain any grit, abrasive or fillers.
• Must slump–prefer NLGI grade.
• Must not be corrosive to steel gears, ball or roller bearings.
• Dropping point must be above 316° F for temperature ranges of -20°F (-29°C) to 150°F (66°C).
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