Milltronics ML Series - Spindle Bearing Maintenance (some models)

CHAPTER 6 - MAINTENANCE
Spindle Bearing Maintenance (some models)
Maintenance of the Spindle Bearing Grease
for Large Spindle Bore Lathes
(Applies to all 10” bore and above, and 6” bore w/ tapered roller bearings)
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• Use only Kluber STABURAGS NBU 8 EP
grease or equivalent.
• Spindle should be greased 3 months after machine commissioning, then every 6 months
thereafter.
• Apply 30CC of grease at each of the lubrication points for spindle bores under 14”.
Spindle bores 14” and above require 50CC.
• Apply grease to fittings at points 1 and 2 at the top of the lathe headstock.
• To apply grease:
Power off the machine.
Turn spindle by hand as the grease is applied.
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