KorMAX oil for the maintenance of ramming machines 1 l

Technical data

Product description

Kinematic viscosity at 40 ^{°C: 19 mm²/s}

Our moles are designed to ensure a service life of many years and the highest reliability. The oldest moles that come to our service for periodic inspection have up to ten years of reliable work behind them. You only need to take proper care of them, especially after finishing work. These are not demanding requirements. Just follow the recommendations of the Operating Instructions, which we recall below.

Daily maintenance

Daily maintenance is carried out by the user of the device. Daily maintenance includes:

a) Visual inspection of the soil displacement hammer, lubricator and pneumatic hoses.

b) Checking the threaded connections of the machine: head - cylinder - control sleeve - screw insert (pipe pulling sleeve) for loosening (gap between the elements).

c) Checking the condition of the hose couplings and the lubricator for loose screwed and crimped parts.

d) Checking the pneumatic hoses for damage.

e) Checking the condition of the pneumatic hose seals.

f) Checking the oil level in the lubricator.

g) Checking the tightness and free movement of the lubricator valves.

Maintenance of the mole after finishing work

• As part of the mole maintenance, every time after finishing work:
• a) Normal working conditions
• place the mole on dry ground
• Run the mole for 20 seconds with maximum lubrication (lubricator knob set to MAX)
• b) Possible water in the mole
• Place the mole on a dry surface
• Run the mole for 30 seconds with minimum lubrication (lubricator knob set to MIN)
• Fill the mole with anti-corrosion oil, e.g. KorMAX; pour 150 ml of oil into the short hose and the inner short hose
• run the mole for 3-5 seconds to distribute the anti-corrosion oil
• c) Possible heavy sand, mud and clay contamination of the mole
• Place the mole on a dry surface
• Pour 200 ml of diesel fuel into the short hose and the inner short hose
• Run the mole for 30 seconds so that it expels the dissolved contaminants, then switch the mole off
• Fill the mole with anti-corrosion oil, e.g. KorMAX; pour 150 ml of oil into the short hose and the inner short hose
• run the mole for 3-5 seconds to distribute the anti-corrosion oil

Preserving the mole for a break in operation.

If the soil displacement hammer will not be used for more than 7 days, it must be properly preserved. This is best entrusted to a suitable service workshop, which will carry it out in full. If this is not possible, proceed as follows:

a) Blow through the supply and control hose with the oil dosing closed to remove any remaining water and oil.

b) Connect the soil displacement hammer and start it with the oil dosing closed to remove any remaining water and oil from it.

c) During operation, switch the machine between forward and reverse several times.

d) Continue until water and oil stop being expelled from inside the machine.

e) Stop the machine and disconnect the short hose. Pour about 150 cm^³ of KorMAX anti-corrosion oil into it. A small amount of oil should also be added to the middle hose.

f) Connect the hoses and restart the machine.

g) During operation, switch the machine between forward and reverse several times and rotate it around its axis to distribute the oil evenly.

h) Disconnect the hoses and close the short hose of the machine with a blanking cap. Fit the caps on the supply hose and the lubricator. This protects the ends against contamination and against the lubricant leaking out.