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Lubrication Schedule
LFA recommends the following TDP 6s
®
parts to be lubricated according to the following
frequency:
Part Location Image Frequency Type of Lubricant
Tooling heads
The heads of the
Upper Punch and
Lower Punch
Visually inspect and
apply when dry
Assembly paste
Tooling (after
cleaning)
Storage container
Apply after cleaning Mineral oil
Top Cam Drive
Shaft
The topmost Grease
Nipples
Apply (a) after every
5000 tablets, (b) after a
deep clean, or (c) when
the press has not been
used for an extended
period of time
NLGI Grade 2
Cam Drive Cog Teeth on cog
Apply (a) after every
5000 tablets, (b) after a
deep clean, or (c) when
the press has not been
used for an extended
period of time
NLGI Grade 2
Boot Timing
Cam
Cam track and top of
Boot Timing Bar
Apply (a) after every
5000 tablets, (b) after a
deep clean, or (c) when
the press has not been
used for an extended
period of time
NLGI Grade 2
Pinion Gear and
Top Cam Drive
Shaft
Grease Nipples on
Cam Drive Cog and
Pinion Gear
Apply (a) after every
5000 tablets, (b) after a
deep clean, or (c) when
the press has not been
used for an extended
period of time
NLGI Grade 2
Lower Drift Pin
Assembly Timing
Rod
The points at which
the Lower Drift Pin
Assembly, Upper
Drift
Pin Assembly
Mounting Block, and
TDP 6s
®
Base meet.
Apply a small amount
whenever the press will
be left unattended for
an extended period of
time
Mineral oil