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1. Introduction
Taconite seals may be used in high dust operating environments. They use a grease
purging system to prevent outside contaminants from entering the speed reducer/
gearmotor. Figure to the left details the Taconite Seal assembly as utilized in the
4-Series Bevel Buddybox .
2. Procedure
PleasefollowtheseinstructionstomaintainlubricationoftheTaconiteSealsystem:
a. Unlessotherwisespecied,theTaconiteoutputsealsareeach
packed with NLGI #2 EP mineral grease prior to unit shipment
from the factory location.
b. Grease does not need to be added to the seals prior to unit
start-up.
c. Add grease to the seals according to the guidelines indicated in
Table 13. Refer to Table 14 for recommended greases.
Please note that a highly contaminated environment may require
a more frequent lubrication cycle.
Grease Nipple
Grease In
Seal Plate
Oil Seal
(greaseretainer)
Oil Seal
(greaseretainer)
Grease Out
GreasePurge
Fitting
Taconite Seal Assembly
Output Shaft RPM Hours of Operation
>200 5,000
Table 13. Lubrication Cycle
Grease BP Castrol Chevron/Texaco Exxon/Mobil Shell Total
Mineral
Ener-Grease
LS EP2
Spheerol
AP3
Olista Longtime
3EP
Tribol 3020/
1000-2
Duralith
Grease EP2
Multifak
Grease EP2
Beacon
EP2
Mobilux
EP2
Alvania
EP2
Multis
EP2
Food
Grade
FM EP2
Table 14. Recommended NLGI#2 Mineral Greases
Lubrication
Taconite Seal Lubrication Procedure