404XE Series Product Manual29 Parker Hannifin CorporationEMN Automation - ParkerIrwin, PennsylvaniaChapter 5 - Maintenance and RepairLinear Bearing & Ballscrew Lubrication - 404XELubrication Type:FOR STANDARD PREPARATION (R11 & R13 OPTION): For linear bearings, use Kyodo Yushi Mul-temp PS#2. For ballscrew, use Shell GADUS S2 V100 2. Contact Kyodo Yushi at +1-630-595-2020 orwww.kyodoyushi.co.jp/eng/ for additional technical information, direct purchase or local distributor infor-mation. Contact Shell at 800-840-3806 for additional technical information, direct purchase or local dis-tributor information.FOR CLEAN ROOM PREPARATION (R12 & R14 OPTION): For linear bearings and ballscrew, useCastrol Braycote 803. Contact Castrol Industrial at 800-621-2661 for additional technical information,direct purchase or local distributor information.Lubricant Appearance:FOR STANDARD PREPARATION (R11 & R13 OPTION): Multemp PS#2 - Off-white, smooth but slight-ly tacky. GADUS S2 V100 2- Amber, smooth.FOR CLEANROOM PREPARATION (R12 & R14 OPTION): Braycote 803 - Translucent-white, smoothand buttery.Maintenance Frequency:FOR BOTH STANDARD AND CLEANROOM PREPARATION: Linear bearings and ballscrews are lu-bricated at the factory prior to shipment. For lubrication inspection and supply intervals following ship-ment, apply grease every 1000 hours of usage. The time period may change depending on frequency ofuse and environment. Inspect for contamination, chips, etc., and replenish according to inspection re-sults.Lubricant Application:FOR BOTH STANDARD AND CLEANROOM PREPARATION: Remove hard cover if equipped. Wipedown the bearing rails and screw the entire length with a clean cloth. With a small brush apply lubricanton the rails, allowing a film of fresh grease to pass under the wipers and into the bearings. With a smallbrush apply lubricant on the screw. Traverse the table and repeat if needed.Notes:Do not use/mix petroleum base grease with synthetic base grease at any time. For lubrication underspecial conditions consult factory.Shorter lubrication interval may be required in environments with high amounts of dust and other con-tamination.