SKF VP Series Component Lifecycle Manual

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951-230-008-EN
Version 04
EN
Table of contents
Table of contents
Explanation of symbols and signs 6
1. Safety instructions 8
1.1 General safety instructions 8
1.2 General behavior when handling
the product 8
1.3 Intended use 9
1.4 Foreseeable misuse 10
1.5 Painting plastic components 10
1.6 Modifications to the product 10
1.7 Prohibition of certain activities 10
1.8 Inspections prior to delivery 10
1.9 Referenced documents 11
1.10 Note on the type plate 11
1.11 Note on Pressure Equipment
Directive 2014/68/EU 11
1.12 Persons authorized to use the product 11
1.12.1 Operator 11
1.12.2 Qualified mechanic 12
1.12.3 Qualified electrician 12
1.13 Instruction of outside fitters 12
1.14 Provision of personal protective gear 12
1.15 Operation 12
1.16 Emergency shutdown 12
1.17 Transport, assembly, maintenance,
malfunction, repair, shutdown, disposal 12
1.18 First start-up, daily startup 14
1.19 Cleaning 14
1.20 Residual risks 15
2. Lubricants 16
2.1 General information 16
2.2 Selection of lubricants 16
2.3 Material compatibility 17
2.4 Aging of lubricants 17
3. Overview/functional description 18
3.1 Overview of progressive metering
devices 18
3.2 Information on volume data 18
3.3 Overview of a general
progressive system 20
3.3.1 Functional description of a general
progressive system 21
3.4 Overview of VP progressive metering
device series 22
3.4.1 Functioning of a VP progressive
metering device 24
3.5 Overview of VPK progressive
metering device series 26
3.5.1 Functioning of a VPK progressive
metering device 28
3.6 Overview of VPB progressive
metering device series 30
3.6.1 Functioning of a VPB progressive
metering device 32
3.7 Design and functional description
of piston detectors 33
3.7.1 Piston detector design 33
4. Technical data 34
4.1. Volume data for VP progressive
metering device sections 34
4.1.1 Basic design of VP progressive
metering device 34
4.1.2 VP progressive metering device
with piston detector 35
4.1.3 VPG progressive metering device
with 2/2 directional solenoid valve 35
4.1.4 VPG progressive metering device with
2/2 directional solenoid valve 36
4.1.5 VPG progressive metering device
with 4/2 or 3/2 directional
solenoid valve for oil, 36
4.1.6 VP progressive metering device
with flow limiter 37
4.2. Volume data for VPK progressive
metering device sections 38

SKF VP Series Specifications

General

Brand	SKF
Model	VP Series
Category	Industrial Equipment
Language	English