Maintenance intervals

Under nominal conditions, the electric cylinder components have different operating hours. We have provided you with a list of maintenance work and intervals for the associated components below:

Component

Interval

Maintenance type

Ball screw

Monthly

Check for running noises

As the volume increases:

  • Check electric cylinder for increased phase current and winding temperature
    Do not continue to operate electric cylinder
    Contact Beckhoff Service

Ball screw

1 million cycles

Lubricate the spindle drive. See chapter Lubrication of the spindle drive.

Ball screw and ball bearing

10 million cycles

Check for running noises

As the volume increases:

  • Check electric cylinder for increased phase current and winding temperature
    Do not continue to operate electric cylinder
    Contact Beckhoff Service

Cables

Regular intervals

Perform visual inspection and check for damage

If required:

  • Replace cables

5 million bending cycles

In case of drag chain suitable application:

  • Replace cables

Power box

500 mating cycles

In case of damage:

  • Contact Beckhoff Service

Connector

10 turning cycles

In case of damage:

  • Contact Beckhoff Service