Rockwell Automation MPAR Electric Cylinders - Manual (Page 35)

MP-Series Electric Cylinders 35
Rockwell Automation Publication MPAR-IN001D-EN-P - September 2012
Maintenance
Follow these steps to maintain your electric cylinder.
1. Remove power to the electric cylinder and lock-out tag-out the power source.
2. Check the axial play of the piston rod for wear of the spindle nut.
Wear on the electric cylinder leads to increased noise.
3. Clean the electric cylinder with a soft cloth, if necessary, by using any non-abrasive
cleaning solution.
4. Lightly dampen a soft cloth with isopropyl alcohol and wipe the piston rod and seal.
5. Lubricate the piston rod with a fine layer of LUB-KC1 grease from Klueber at
http://www.klueber.com/ .
Storage
Store your electric cylinder for a minimal amount of time in a clean and dry location within
Specifications on
page 42 .
ATTENTION: If a worn spindle nut breaks on a vertically- or diagonally-mounted electric
cylinder, the workload will fall. Uncontrolled moving mass can cause personal injury or
damage to equipment.