IAI America RCS2-A6R - Manual (Page 46)

4. Maintenance Inspection
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4.5 Internal Cleaning
� Use a soft cloth to wipe away dirt and buildup.
� Do not use strong compressed air on the actuator as this may force dust into the crevices.
� Do not use petroleum-based solvent, neutral detergent or alcohol.
Caution: Do not use flushing oil, molybdenum grease or anti-rust lubricant.
When grease is soiled with a large amount of foreign substances, wipe off the
dirty grease and then apply new grease.
4.6 Grease supply
4.6.1 Applicable greases
(1) What Grease to Use on the Guides
IAI uses the following grease in our plant.
Idemitsu Kosan Daphne Eponex Grease No.2
Other companies also sell similar types of grease. Fordetails, give the above grease name to
the manufacturer you want to purchase from and ask what corresponding product they have
available. Here are some examples of similar products.
Showa Shell Oil Albania Grease No. 2
Mobil Oil Mobilax 2
(2) Applicable greases for ball screw
IAI uses the following grease in our plant.
This grease offers excellent properties such as low heat generation, and is suitable for
lubricating ball screws.
Kyodo Yushi Multitemp LRL 3
Warning: Never use fluorine-based grease.
It will cause a chemical reaction when mixed with a lithium-based grease and
may cause damage to the actuator.