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APPLICATIONS FOR BRIT-LUBES LUBRICANTS IN THE

QUARRYING INDUSTRY

The lubricant recommendations listed below provide details of the most cost-effective products, and are

applicable to all makes of machines and equipment.

Assembly Grease will overcome the difficulties of stripping down units, which have been in service under

conditions of dust contamination and moisture. e.g.

Loader Bar Picks

All Assembly Screws and Nuts

Valves

Splines and Keyed Shafts

Excavator Shovel Pins

Tapered Dog Clutches

Multi-Tef Grease MP2/3is a water-resistant grease with Teflon® to

combat wear and seizure under starved or other arduous lubrication conditions, e.g.

Service lubrication of excavator shovel pins

Service lubrication of tapered dog clutches

All kinds of plain bush bearings subjected to high loads and dust

For nuts on coupling studs, pretreat with Copper Antiseize Compound prior to fixing, this will prevent the

nut seizing on stud.

ROCK LOADERS

Gear Heads: For bedding in of gear teeth, spray with Chain Lube + while assembling.

Mechanical Haulage Unit: Apply Assembly Grease to the worm and wheel teeth to prevent pick up and

reduce wear.

Pins & Shafts (Drive fit or secured by H T Screws):

When assembled with Assembly Grease, these units are

easily removed on overhaul or repair.

Drive Shaft Dog Spines: Lightly coat with Assembly

Grease to facilitate easier fixing and removal.

Spiral Bevel Gears: The application of Open Gear

Grease 2.5 or Chain Lube + on assembly will give

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superior bedding in of the teeth and prevent initial pick

up and scoring.

COAT DRILLS

Feed Screws: Smear screws with Assembly Grease to provide easier and regular feed.

HEAVY VEHICLES

Wheel Bearings: Load-Guard

Threaded components subjected to seizure: Copper Antiseize Compound

PNEUMATIC EQUIPMENT

Radial Air Engines: Assemble piston and cylinders using Assembly Grease to prevent scuffing and pick-up

suffered during running in.

Air Turbine Reversing Gearbox: To give trouble-free running under arduous conditions assemble gears

and bearings with Assembly Grease. Use an oil containing molybdenum disulphide as the service

lubricant.

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CONVEYORS

Belt Type Conveyor Rollers, Support Rollers, Drive

Drum Bearing: For lubricating the above under

conditions of dust and/or water, to prevent wear and

breakdown, apply Load-Guard by grease gun.

Cable Drive Gearbox: These units are usually running

on full load for prolonged periods, and may suffer

from severe pitting and rapid wear on the gear teeth.

Brit-Lube Synthetic Gearbox Grease 000 could be

used if the gearbox manufacturer recommends the use

of a fluid grease as opposed to an oil.

CRUSHERS

Eccentric shaft bearings are lubricated with

Vibration Resistant Grease 2.

VIBRATING SCREENS

Eccentric Bearings, Support Pads

Eccentric bearings, support pads and other points can

suffering from a rapid rate of wear, these components

should be lubricated with Vibration Resistant Grease 2.

When overhauling, assemble units with Assembly Grease.

Motor Bearings

On certain machines the eccentric drive is directly from

the motor shaft, this puts a heavy and irregular load on the

motor bearings. Using Load-Guard in these bearings can

prevent overheating and consequent loss of grease.

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CRANES & GRABS

Plain Bearings - To increase the life of these bearings and so keep

the crane in commission longer, use Load-Guard.

Slewing Ring – Open Gear Grease 2.5 or Chain Lube + will provide

a long-term efficient water-repellent lubricant and so extend gear

life.

Grab Pins: Pretreat Open Gear 2.5 with Assembly Grease on

assembly, followed by Multi-Tef Grease MP2/3 as the service

lubricant.

BALL MILLS

Girth Gears - Chain Lube + Aerosol

Trunnion Bearings - Multi-Tef Grease MP2/3

Couplings - RS Grease

WINDING GEAR

Main Pinion Shaft Bearings: Multi-Tef Grease MP2/3

Gear Teeth: Smear with Open Gear Grease 2.5 or Chain Lube + on assembly to give ideal bedding-in and

increase ‘life’ by eliminating initial pick-up and scoring.

Open Gears: To prevent pitting etc, of gear teeth, use Open Gear Grease or Chain Lube + .

Sheave and Guide Pulleys: These are exposed to all weather conditions and are not easily accessible.

Load-Guard will give adequate service lubrication.

Wire Ropes: Rope-Guard, applied by brush, provides a thin but lasting lubricating film that protects the

inside and outside of the rope from corrosion. Also the thin film does not fling off nor does it attract dust

and dirt. Pre-treat all wire ropes with Multi-Lube to provide a moisture free, non-stick coating to ropes

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SWITCHGEAR

Cams

To prevent scuffing and reduce wear on cam face, apply a thin film of Assembly Grease then lubricate with

Chain Lube +.

FORK LIFT TRUCKS

Masts: To avoid heavy wear and scuffing, smear the lift masks

with Assembly Grease.

Wheel Bearings: Lubricate wheel bearings with Load-Guard,

which will provide a water-resistant long lasting lubricant.

Multi-Lube - The Multi-Lube 1 litre trigger spray is the ideal “All In 1” Maintenance Spray for use in

Quarries. Great penetrating action, displaces water, lubricates, and has the added benefits of Teflon®

The foregoing information is given in good faith but without warranty