Sterlco TG 1200 Series Thermoform Granulators - Manual (Page 18)

T-Series Thermoforming Granulators Maintenance 18 of 37
Chapter 5: Maintenance
5-1 Preventative Maintenance Schedule
Check Frequency
Operation of safety interlock switches Daily
Knife clearance (0.15 mm – 0.20 mm; 0.006” – 0.008”) Weekly
Knife retaining screws for tightness (271 Nm; 200 lbs./ft.) Weekly
Knife exposure (1.0 mm; 0.040”) Weekly
Belt tension Monthly
5-2 Lubrication
The main drive motor, rotor bearings, feed roll reductor, tension idler sprocket, feed roll
cartridge bearings, and feed roll drive chain are all pre-lubricated at the factory. Check and
re-lubricate according to Figure 3.
Figure 3: Lubrication Requirements
Lubrication Point Lubricant Frequency
Drive motor Refer to instruction plate on
motor 4 months or 3000 hours
Feed roll reductor #90 Lube oil Refill as needed
Feed roll cartridge
bearings Chevron SRI #2
Exxon Andok C
Lidok EP1 2 months or 1500 hours. Grease
when machine is stopped until
small bead appears at bearing
seal, then wipe clean.
Feed roll tension arm
idler sprocket Chevron SRI #2
Exxon Andok C
Lidok EP1 2 Months or 1500 hours. Grease
when machine is stopped until
small bead appears at nut edge,
then wipe clean.
Feed roll drive chain Molykote Lubricant As required by visual inspection
Rotor bearings Chevron SRI #2
Exxon Andok C
Lidok EP1 2 Months or 1500 hours at 1
oz./bearing.