Technical Data Linear actuator Zip Chain Actuator Handling
Maintenance Precautions
- 1. The Zip Chain and the drive section have been lubricated with grease in advance, and the unit is delivered ready to use. For maintenance, use the recommended grease shown in Table 2. The lubrication cycle in normal use is generally 1 year. However, this will differ according to frequency and conditions of use. See Table 3 for a lubrication cycle guide.
- 2. When lubricating Zip Chains, wipe away any old grease and directly apply grease evenly to the whole body of the Zip Chain with a brush or the like.
Table 2 Recommended grease
| Use classification | Company name | Grease name |
|---|---|---|
| Zip Chain and drive section | Shell Lubricants Japan K.K. | ※SHELL ALBANIA EP grease 2 |
| Idemitsu | Daphne Eponex SR No.2 | |
| EXXON MOBILE | Mobilux EP 2 | |
| ENEOS Corporation | EPNOC AP(N)2 |
※Factory filled with this grease.
*The product names above are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Table 3 Lubrication cycle reference
| Frequency of use | Lubrication cycle | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ZCA25 | ZCA35 | ZCA45 | |
| 2000 to 2700 times/day | 6 months | 4 months | 1.5 months |
| 1000 to 2000 times/day | 8 months | 5 months | 2 months |
| 1 to 1000 times/day | 12 months | 12 months | 3.5 months |
As a guideline, greasing should be performed about every 500,000 cycles for ZCA25, every 350,000 cycles for ZCA35, and every 100,000 cycles for ZCA45.
Apply the grease according to either the lubrication cycle or the frequency of use, whichever comes first.
