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Lubrication
Lubrication Relubrication features
Cam followers can be relubricated via ducts
inside the stud Depending on series and
SKF cam followers are supplied greased size, there are up to three positions for relu-
(table 1, page 933) brication (ig. 12):
For general information, refer to Lubrica-
tion, page 109 • Positions 1 and 2 can be itted with the
grease itting supplied with the cam
Relubrication requirements follower
• Position 3 should be used when relubri-
Cam followers: cating via ducts in the adjacent 16
components
• should be relubricated regularly to achieve • For detailed information about the pos-
their full service life, even if the initial itions, refer to product tables, page 978
grease ill still has its full lubricating • For cam followers, sizes ≥ 35, positions 1
properties and 2 can be connected to a centralized
• used in applications where there are light lubrication system (Accessories,
loads, relatively low speeds and clean page 968)
surroundings can operate for long periods • Positions not used for relubrication should
before relubrication is required be closed by a grease itting or a plug
• that operate under contaminated and (Accessories)
damp conditions at high speeds or at tem-
peratures > 70 °C (160 °F) require more
frequent relubrication
• without a cage (full complement of rollers)
require more frequent relubrication
KR design cam followers of sizes 16 and 19
with designation sufix PPSKA cannot be
relubricated

Fig. 12
Cam follower relubrication points

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1 2

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