Issue 34 | April 2013

METSOS NEWSLETTER FOR MINING CUSTOMERS

These regular oil changes will keep exciters

free of any condensation or contamination that
might cause trouble and affect performance
during equipment operation. Severe operating
conditions may demand more frequent oil
changes.
Lubricant oil should be drained immediately
after the machine is turned off so that any
incidental contaminants are still in suspension
in the hot oil so as to ensure that the largest
amount possible of contamination is removed
along with the oil. Use extreme caution when
handling hot oil.
Vibrating screens
A B
1 2
Lubrication of linear exciters type ML C

To ensure the service life of linear exciters type ML (used in screens

such as the models MF, LH and dewatering), you must follow strictly the
A
frequency of oil changes. D

Metso, in cooperation with Exxon Mobil, has Frequency of oil change E

conducted several trials with Mobils SHC630 When operating a brand new machine, Exciter mounted in grizzlies and feeders (1) and in
line of synthetic lubricants to maximize the lubricant oil should be changed after the screens (2):
lubrication of bearings and gears. first 40 hours of service and, then, according A- Mounting foot
The choice of the correct oil viscosity for to the oil change intervals specified for the B- Breather
C- Top side
lubricant oil will depend on the size and equipment.
D- Oil level in the cover
operating conditions of the bearings, the range Lubricant oil should also be changed if the E- Oil level in the casing
of operating temperature and rotation speed machine has remained idle for over 4 months.
(rpm). Utilize the table below to select the Regular oil changes should be scheduled Oil level
correct viscosity: according to the program below: The amount of oil used for lubrication of ML
Exciters is approximately 7 liters. Remove the
Selection according to oil temperature Hours of
Required action
oil level plug. A uniform drip of oil will indicate
operation that the proper level has been reached.
Temperature range Oil type According to item 10.1 of the operating
Up to 1500
manual (preventive maintenance)
<60 Celsius
For further information, please refer to
SHC626 Change oil if: the owners manual for your equipment.
<140 Fahrenheit
Moisture reaches 0.1% of weight
60 - 80 Celsius Presence of solid contaminants ISO
SHC629 1500/ 2000/
140 - 176 Fahrenheit 4406:99, classes 17/14/12
2500
Viscosity of about 15%
80 - 90 Celsius Total acid number (TAN) reaching limit
SHC630 recommended by the oil manufacturer
176F - 194 Fahrenheit

90 - 100 Celsius 3000 or 180

SHC632 Change oil
194 - 212 Fahrenheit days

AUTHOR Gustavo C. Silva | PROOFREADER Joo Pensa

PUBLISHED BY METSO BRASIL IND. E COM. LTDA
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