European-style gantry cranes are widely applied for loading and unloading operations in outdoor bulk cargo yards, stockyards and freight yards with stable operating performance. To ensure better equipment operation, regular lubrication maintenance is essential. The key precautions during lubrication are listed as follows:
1. Regularly check the sealing condition of the lubrication system.
2. Increase the lubrication frequency for high-temperature lubrication points and install heat insulation or cooling devices correspondingly.
3. Do not mix lubricating greases of different brands during use.
4. Adopt the pressure oiling method for lubrication to fully deliver grease to friction surfaces. Smearing lubricant is strictly avoided to prevent failure of grease reaching the friction surfaces.
5. Select appropriate lubricating materials and conduct regular lubrication in accordance with operating specifications. The entire crane must be completely powered off before lubrication work.
6. For oil bath lubrication, inspect the quality of lubricating oil on a regular basis, and refill the oil to the standard scale marked on the oil dipstick.
Correct and standardized lubrication is the key to maintaining stable and efficient operation of European-style gantry cranes.