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6.3.2 Lifting stations
Lifting stations
As a rule, two lifting stations are fitted in a machine. One for the forming station and one for the sealing
station. These lifting stations require little maintenance. There are two kinds of lifting stations. A standard
aluminium lifting station, and a heavy duty stainless steel lifting station.
Figure 3 Lifting stations
Lubrication
Before carrying our maintenance work, check the lifting station for damage, contamination and corrosion.
Remove any film and / or product residue.
Both types of lifting station are fitted with
synthetic sleeve bearings for linear (vertical)
guidance. These sleeve bearings are
maintenance-free. Only the guide shafts
need checking for contamination and/or
damage. Each lifting station has twelve
lubrication nipples. A lifting station can be
fitted with a central lubrication system as an
option. In this case, all lubrication points are
connected by lubrication nipples to a central
mounting plate on the side of the lifting
station.
Figure 5 Lifting station lubrication points
Figure 4 Lifting station central lubrication
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