Rockwell Automation MPAS Integrated Linear Stages - Manual (Page 59)

Rockwell Automation Publication MP-UM001D-EN-P - September 2013 59
Maintenance Chapter 7
7. Remove the clamp.
8. Reinstall the protective caps on all the lubrication ports.
Strip Seal Cleaning Clean the strip seals, if installed, by using a lint free cloth lightly saturated with
isopropyl alcohol.
Refer to the Strip Seal Removal on page 63 and Strip Seal Replacement on
page 64 when performing this task.
Cover Cleaning Clean the covers at the same time you clean the strip seals. Use pressurized air and
a lint free cloth lightly saturated with isopropyl alcohol to remove any dirt or
grease.
IMPORTANT Replace the strip seal if it cannot be cleaned, or if an uneven or scored surface is
detected during cleaning.
A buildup of foreign material on the strip seal degrades the performance of the
linear stage. This buildup coupled with rapid movement of the carrier and the
resulting friction scores the surface and create a burnished appearance on the
strip seal.
Elements contributing to a typical buildup on the strip seals are dust, grease,
and other contaminants normally encountered in any operating environment
that is not strictly controlled.