6.

Lubrication
This section describes how to lubricate the jaw crusher and gives information
about the lubricants to be used.
To ensure maximum safety, always read section 2. Safety precautions before
doing any work on the equipment or making any adjustments.

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6.1 General
NOTE! If the jaw crusher is equipped with the optional automatic lubricator, this
chapter is replaced by section 10. Automatic lubricator (option).

CAUTION! Always use lubricants which fulfil the requirements. The use of wrong
lubricants may damage bearings and block lubricating passages. See
section 6.1.2 Lubricant requirements.
NOTE! Never mix different brands or types of grease. A bad mixture may cause
precipitation and lose its lubricating characteristics. Consult your lubricant
supplier.
The grease has in addition a sealing effect in the labyrinth seals which
prevents dust and other harmful substances entering the bearings. Sandvik
therefore recommends frequent lubrication and larger grease quantities than
are normally required to lubricate roller bearings.
NOTE! To prevent contaminants entering the bearings, always clean the greasing
nipple and the grease gun nozzle before lubrication is performed.
CAUTION! Never use contaminated lubricants.

The handling of lubricants is associated with fire and health risks. Always
follow your supplier’s instructions and safety regulations.

6.1.1 Manual lubrication

Add at least the following quantity after every 40 hours of operation:
Description Qty. Remarks
Grease amount distibuted over 4 1.04kg 2.29 lb.
roller bearings

Risk of crushing
Always connect the lubricator nozzle to the greasing nipple while the
crusher is standing still.
WARNING!
The jaw crusher must be at normal operating temperature before lubrication
is performed to facilitate the exit of grease.
NOTE! In low temperatures (below 0°C), always run the jaw crusher empty for a
while before greasing the bearings.
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Sandvik recommends running the jaw crusher empty while lubricating, so

that the new grease is evenly distributed throughout the bearings.
To prevent dirt and water entering the bearings, always ensure that the old
grease is forced out of the labyrinth seals (see figure below), while pumping
fresh grease into the greasing nipple.

Check that all hoses are properly connected before greasing. Use the
greasing nipple (2) to lubricate the roller bearings. A lubrication distributor
(1) distributes the grease evenly to the bearings.

1 Lubrication distributor
2 Greasing nipple

NOTE! Run the jaw crusher for a while after lubrication to spread the grease.
When operation begins, the bearing temperature usually rises slightly above
the normal level. If the temperature rise is moderate and the temperature
quickly returns to normal there is no danger to the bearings.

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6.1.2 Lubricant requirements

The grease must contain anti-rust and EP additives and fulfil the following
minimum requirements:
Property Test method Requirements
NLGI value DIN 51 818 2 or 3
Drop point DIN ISO 2176 ≥ 180
Base oil viscosity at 40°C in ≥ 170
mm2/s (cSt)
Base oil viscosity at 50°C in ≥ 100
mm2/s (cSt)
Mechanical stability SKF V2F 1000 rpm Approved
Corrosion resistance DIN 51 802 SKF Emcor Approved
Temperature range –30°C to +110°C
Speed range Must lubricate effectively throughout the bearing’s entire operating
speed range
Viscosity index at least 80

Examples of lubricants, which according to their manufacturer fulfil

Sandvik’s requirements:
Aral Aralub HLP 2 Molub-Alloy Tribol 4020/220-2
BP Energrease LS-EP 2 Shell Ariax Li X 2
ESSO Beacon EP 2 N Statoil UniWay Li X 62
Mobil Mobilgrease HP 222 Texaco Hytex EP 2
For other types of grease, consult your lubricant supplier.

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(option)
This section describes how to lubricate the jaw crusher with the optional
automatic lubricator and gives information about the lubricants to be used.
To ensure maximum safety, always read section 2. Safety precautions before
doing any work on the equipment or making any adjustments.

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10.1 General
NOTE! If the jaw crusher is equipped with the optional automatic lubricator, this
chapter replaces section 6. Lubrication.

CAUTION! Always use lubricants which fulfil the requirements. The use of wrong
lubricants may damage bearings and block lubricating passages. See
section 10.1.2 Lubricant requirements.
NOTE! Never mix different brands or types of grease. A bad mixture may cause
precipitation and lose its lubricating characteristics. Consult your lubricant
supplier.
The grease has in addition a sealing effect in the labyrinth seals which
prevents dust and other harmful substances entering the bearings. Sandvik
therefore recommends larger grease quantities than are normally required to
lubricate roller bearings.
CAUTION! Never use contaminated lubricants.

The handling of lubricants is associated with fire and health risks. Always
follow your supplier’s instructions and safety regulations.

10.1.1 Automatic lubrication

NOTE! For the automatic lubricator with supplied hoses, the operating temperature
must be between –25°C and 60°C.
The grease outlet (6) of the automatic lubricator is connected to the grease
connection (2) on the crusher. A lubrication distributor (1) distributes the
grease evenly to the bearings.
Monitoring that grease is pumped through the lubrication distributor (1) is
possible. The signal can be used to give an alarm or to stop the feeder and
crusher.
An excess pressure valve (4) protects the lubrication system against
excessive pressures. If any blocking causes the operating pressure to increase
over 300 bar, the valve will open and grease will emerge.
NOTE! In low temperatures (below 0°C), a heating cable is recommended around
the lubricator and grease lines.
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3
1

2 SET

DK
CS
PAUSE
h/lmp

CONTACT
min/lmp

PS

FAULT
5

1 Lubrication distributor
2 Grease connection
3 Filling nipple
4 Excess pressure valve
5 Display cover
6 Grease outlet

Grease quantity
Delivery Pause time Operation time
8 g/h 0.5 h 6.4 min.

Set pause time and operation time corresponding to the required delivery
(see table above):
a) Unscrew the plastic display cover (5).
b) Hold down the set button (10) for longer than 2 seconds. The display (7)
flashes “000”.
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7
8
PAUSE
h/lmp 9
7 Display CONTACT 10
min/lmp
8 Pause LED
9 Contact LED SET
10 Set button CS PS

11 Arrow buttons
DK FAULT
12 DK button
13 Fault LED

11 12 13
c) Press the set button shortly to confirm. The display shows “tPA” (timer
pause) and the pause LED (8) flashes.
d) Press the set button shortly. The display shows the pause time (in hours).
e) Set the pause time (see table above) with the arrow buttons (11).
f) Press the set button shortly to confirm. The display show “tCO” (timer
contact) and the contact LED (9) flashes.
g) Press the set button shortly. The display shows the operation time (in
minutes).
h) Set the operation time (see table above) with the arrow buttons.
i) Press the set button shortly to confirm.
j) Hold down the set button for longer than 2 seconds to save the new
values. The display shuts off.
k) Screw back the plastic display cover.

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Checks
After every 40 hours of operation, check the level of grease. Refill through
the filling nipple (3). Check that all hoses are properly connected.
With the crusher stopped, check also that old grease has been forced out of
the labyrinth seals (see figure below). If not, slightly increase the quantity
pumped to the bearings. This is to prevent dirt and water entering the
bearings.

After maintenance work or a long out of operation period, extra lubrication is

needed. Press the DK button (12) during the pause time to release
intermediate lubrication. Do this repeatedly until old grease is forced out of
the labyrinth seals.

NOTE! When the fault LED (13) is lit, press the DK button (12) to acknowledge and
delete fault messages.

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10.1.2 Lubricant requirements

The grease must contain anti-rust and EP additives and fulfil the following
minimum requirements:
Property Test method Requirements
NLGI value DIN 51 818 2 or 3
Drop point DIN ISO 2176 ≥ 180
Base oil viscosity at 40°C in ≥ 170
mm2/s (cSt)
Base oil viscosity at 50°C in ≥ 100
mm2/s (cSt)
Mechanical stability SKF V2F 1000 rpm Approved
Corrosion resistance DIN 51 802 SKF Emcor Approved
Temperature range –30°C to +110°C
Speed range Must lubricate effectively throughout the bearing’s entire operating
speed range
Viscosity index at least 80

Examples of lubricants, which according to their manufacturer fulfil

Sandvik’s requirements:
Aral Aralub HLP 2 Molub-Alloy Tribol 4020/220-2
BP Energrease LS-EP 2 Shell Ariax Li X 2
ESSO Beacon EP 2 N Statoil UniWay Li X 62
Mobil Mobilgrease HP 222 Texaco Hytex EP 2
For other types of grease, consult your lubricant supplier.

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