Thomson Linear Motion Optmized
RoundRail Guide Systems - Lubrication
Maintenance
Thomson Ball Bushing® bearings
are shipped with rust preventative oil (unless otherwise specified).
Rust preventative oil is not adequate lubrication for use. Prior to
installation, bearings require a small amount of grease or oil to
operate properly. Which lubrication to choose is dependent on many factors. Some
guidelines are as follows.
General applications - EP2, extreme pressure NLGI grade 2 lubricant
Food-grade applications - Thomson Linear Lube (Teflon-based synthetic grease)
Frequency of lubrication is dependent on:
- Duty cycle
- Environment
- Level of contamination
- At a minimum every year or 100 km of travel
How to lubricate
