Bimba Linear Thruster User Manual

LINEAR THRUSTER

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Linear Thrusters are precise linear actuators that use air pressure up to 250 psi. Air

cylinders are pre- lubri cated at the factory and should be used with a lter-lubricator

combination for best results. Otherwise, introduce a few drops of 10 weight oil into
the cylinder every 500 hours of operation.

Two spring loaded oiler ports are located on the face of the Linear Thruster hous­ings. Introduce several drops of 10 weight oil into each port for every 100 hours of
normal operation, more often if rapid cycling is necessary.

CAUTION: When removing or replacing the air cylinder, be sure that the cylinder
mounting nut is not over-tightened. This nut should be tightened down and then

backed off approximately 1/8 turn so that the air cylinder oats. This is to prevent

binding of the cylinder rod and undue wear on the cylinder rod bearing or seal.

REPLACEMENT OF BEARINGS AND SEALS

For T Series Thrusters, worn or damaged linear bearings can be pressed out of the

housing after rst removing the seals from both ends of the bores. The seals are

pressed into the bores and can easily be pried out with a screwdriver or similar tool.
Use a mandrel slightly smaller than the bore to press out the bearing and proceed
carefully to prevent damage to the I.D. Any traces of Loctite remaining within the
bore should be carefully removed by scraping.

Replacement bearings should easily slide into the bore with moderate nger pres­sure. Spread two to four drops of Loctite RC/680 around the bearing case, insert

into the bore and rotate while pressing ush with the top of the housing. Set the

seal atop the bearing and immediately force it into the bore using a mechanical or
hydraulic press. Repeat this procedure for the other bearings and allow about 30
to 40 minutes setup time before returning the housing to service.

For the maintenance of the TE units, the bearings can be replaced in the eld. The

bearings can be pressed out and then replaced with a new bearing plus a small
amount of RC 680 Loctite (1 drop wiped around leading edge of bearing).

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