Siemens BA 2030 SERIES User manual

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SIMOGEAR
Gearbox
BA 2030
Operating Instructions
Translation of the original instructions
11/2017
A5E37880173A/RS
-AE
General information and
safety notes
1
Technical description
2
Incoming goods, transport,
and storage
3
Installation
4
Commissioning
5
Operation
6
Faults, causes and remedies
7
Service and maintenance
8
Disposal
9
Technical data
10
Spare parts
11
Declaration of incorporation,
declaration of conformity
12
Your suggestions
13

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A5E37880173A/RS-AE
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01/2018 Subject to change
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NOTICE
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property damage.
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personnel qualified
for the specific
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avoiding potential hazards when working with these products/systems.
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Table of contents
1 General information and safety notes ...................................................................................................... 7
1.1 General information ..................................................................................................................7
1.2 Copyright...................................................................................................................................9
1.3 Intended use .............................................................................................................................9
1.4 Geared motor with encoder for safety-relevant applications ..................................................10
1.5 Obligations of the user ............................................................................................................10
1.6 Particular types of hazards .....................................................................................................12
2 Technical description ............................................................................................................................ 13
2.1 General technical description .................................................................................................13
2.2 Shaft seals ..............................................................................................................................15
2.3 Cooling....................................................................................................................................15
2.4 Rating plate.............................................................................................................................16
2.5 Surface treatment ...................................................................................................................16
2.5.1 General information on surface treatment ..............................................................................16
2.5.2 Painted version .......................................................................................................................17
2.5.3 Primed version ........................................................................................................................19
3 Incoming goods, transport, and storage................................................................................................. 21
3.1 Incoming goods.......................................................................................................................21
3.2 Transport.................................................................................................................................21
3.2.1 General information on transport ............................................................................................21
3.2.2 Fastening for suspended transport .........................................................................................22
3.3 Storage ...................................................................................................................................23
3.3.1 General information for storage ..............................................................................................23
3.3.2 Storage up to 36 months with long-term preservation (optional)............................................24
3.3.2.1 General notes for storage up to 36 months ............................................................................24
3.3.2.2 Gearbox filled with operating oil and anti-corrosive agent......................................................24
3.3.2.3 Gearbox completely filled with oil ...........................................................................................24
4 Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 25
4.1 Unpacking ...............................................................................................................................25
4.2 General information on installation .........................................................................................25
4.3 Thread sizes and tightening torques for fastening bolts.........................................................27
4.4 Gearbox with foot mounting....................................................................................................28
4.5 Gearbox with flange fastening ................................................................................................29
4.6 Gearboxes in foot or flange version........................................................................................30

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4.7 Mounting an input or output element on the gearbox shaft ................................................... 31
4.8 Removing and installing the protection cover ........................................................................ 33
4.9 Installing and removing the shaft-mounted gearbox.............................................................. 34
4.9.1 General information on installing the shaft-mounted gearbox ............................................... 34
4.9.2 Hollow shaft with parallel key................................................................................................. 35
4.9.2.1 Mounting the hollow shaft with parallel key ........................................................................... 35
4.9.2.2 Removing the hollow shaft with parallel key .......................................................................... 36
4.9.3 Hollow shaft with shrink disk .................................................................................................. 38
4.9.3.1 Mounting the hollow shaft with shrink disk............................................................................. 38
4.9.3.2 Mounting the shrink disk ........................................................................................................ 39
4.9.3.3 Pulling off the shrink disk ....................................................................................................... 42
4.9.3.4 Cleaning and lubricating shrink disks..................................................................................... 42
4.9.4 SIMOLOC assembly system.................................................................................................. 43
4.9.4.1 General notes for the SIMOLOC assembly system............................................................... 43
4.9.4.2 Installing SIMOLOC ............................................................................................................... 44
4.9.4.3 Removing SIMOLOC ............................................................................................................. 46
4.9.5 Hollow shaft with splines........................................................................................................ 47
4.9.6 Torque arms with shaft-mounted gearboxes ......................................................................... 48
4.9.6.1 General information regarding torque arms........................................................................... 48
4.9.6.2 Mounting torque arms on parallel shaft gearboxes................................................................ 49
4.9.6.3 Mounting torque arms on bevel gearboxes and helical worm gearboxes ............................. 50
5 Commissioning ..................................................................................................................................... 51
5.1 General information for commissioning ................................................................................. 51
5.2 Checking the oil level prior to commissioning........................................................................ 51
5.3 Mount the oil expansion unit .................................................................................................. 52
5.4 Installing the oil temperature monitoring device .................................................................... 54
5.5 Options of the VLplus heavy-duty bearing system ................................................................ 55
5.5.1 Automatic regreasing device.................................................................................................. 55
5.5.2 Dry-well version with oil sensor.............................................................................................. 58
6 Operation.............................................................................................................................................. 59
7 Faults, causes and remedies................................................................................................................. 61
8 Service and maintenance...................................................................................................................... 65
8.1 General notes about maintenance work ................................................................................ 65
8.2 Checking and changing lubricants ......................................................................................... 67
8.2.1 General safety notes.............................................................................................................. 67
8.2.2 Checking the oil level ............................................................................................................. 68
8.2.3 Checking the oil level using the oil sight glass (optional) ...................................................... 70
8.2.4 Checking the oil level using the oil dipstick (optional)............................................................ 70
8.2.5 Checking the oil quality .......................................................................................................... 71
8.2.6 Changing the oil ..................................................................................................................... 72
8.2.6.1 General safety notes for changing the oil .............................................................................. 72
8.2.6.2 Draining the oil ....................................................................................................................... 73
8.2.6.3 Flushing the gearbox when changing between incompatible oils.......................................... 73
8.2.6.4 Filling in oil ............................................................................................................................. 75
8.2.7 Topping up with oil ................................................................................................................. 76
8.2.8 Change the roller bearing grease .......................................................................................... 76

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8.2.9 Service life of the lubricants....................................................................................................77
8.2.10 Recommended lubricants .......................................................................................................79
8.3 Lubrication of the XLplus and VLplus heavy-duty bearing systems .......................................80
8.4 Replace bearings ....................................................................................................................82
8.5 Checking the gearbox for leaks ..............................................................................................83
8.6 Replacing the vent valve.........................................................................................................84
8.7 Checking the oil level sensor (optional) ..................................................................................84
8.8 Cleaning the gearbox..............................................................................................................84
8.9 Checking tightness of fastening bolts .....................................................................................85
8.10 Inspecting the gearbox............................................................................................................85
8.11 Replacing the hose of the oil expansion unit ..........................................................................86
9 Disposal................................................................................................................................................ 87
10 Technical data ...................................................................................................................................... 89
10.1 Type designation.....................................................................................................................89
10.2 General technical data............................................................................................................91
10.3 Weight.....................................................................................................................................94
10.4 Sound energy level .................................................................................................................94
10.5 Mounting positions ..................................................................................................................95
10.5.1 General notes on mounting positions .....................................................................................95
10.5.2 Single-stage helical gearboxes...............................................................................................96
10.5.3 Two- and three-stage helical gearbox ....................................................................................98
10.5.4 Parallel shaft gearbox ...........................................................................................................105
10.5.5 Bevel gearbox .......................................................................................................................111
10.5.6 Helical worm gearbox ...........................................................................................................120
10.5.7 Tandem gearboxes - Intermediate helical gearboxes ..........................................................126
10.6 Oil quantities .........................................................................................................................128
10.6.1 Helical gearbox .....................................................................................................................129
10.6.2 Parallel shaft gearbox ...........................................................................................................130
10.6.3 Bevel gearbox .......................................................................................................................131
10.6.4 Helical worm gearbox ...........................................................................................................133
10.6.5 Tandem gearbox - intermediate helical gearbox ..................................................................134
10.6.5.1 Two- and three-stage helical gearboxes...............................................................................134
10.6.5.2 Parallel shaft gearboxes .......................................................................................................135
10.6.5.3 Bevel gearbox .......................................................................................................................137
10.6.5.4 Helical worm gearboxes........................................................................................................139
11 Spare parts ......................................................................................................................................... 141
11.1 Stocking of spare parts .........................................................................................................141
11.2 Lists of spare parts................................................................................................................142
11.2.1 Helical gearbox E, sizes 39 - 149 .........................................................................................142
11.2.2 Helical gearbox D / Z, sizes 19 - 189....................................................................................144
11.2.3 Parallel shaft gearbox F, sizes 29 - 189 ...............................................................................146
11.2.4 Bevel gearbox B, sizes 19 - 49 .............................................................................................148

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11.2.5 Bevel gearbox K, sizes 39 - 189 .......................................................................................... 150
11.2.6 Helical worm gearbox C, sizes 29 - 89 ................................................................................ 152
11.2.7 SIMOLOC assembly system, sizes 29 - 89 ......................................................................... 154
11.2.8 XLplus and VLplus heavy-duty bearing systems, sizes 89-169 .......................................... 156
12 Declaration of incorporation, declaration of conformity..........................................................................159
12.1 Declaration of incorporation ................................................................................................. 159
12.2 EU declaration of conformity................................................................................................ 160
13 Your suggestions .................................................................................................................................161

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General information and safety notes
1
1.1
General information
ATEX version gearboxes
Instructions and measures applying in particular to ATEX version gearboxes.
Note
Siemens
AG does not accept any liability for damage and failures that result from the non-
observance of these operating instructions.
These operating instructions are part of the gearbox delivery. Store the operating instructions
near the gearbox. Please read the operating instructions prior to handling the gearbox and
observe the information they contain. This is how you ensure safe and disturbance-free
function.
These operating instructions apply to the standard version of SIMOGEAR gearboxes:
●Helical gearboxes E, D and Z, sizes 19 to 189
●Parallel shaft gearboxes FD / FZ, sizes 29 to 189
●Bevel gearboxes B, K, sizes 19 to 189
●Helical worm gearboxes C, sizes 29 to 89
For the description of the precise designation see Type designation (Page 89).
Table 1- 1 Article number code
SIMOGEAR gearbox
Article number position
1
2
3
4
5
Helical gearbox E
2
K
J
3
0
Helical gearbox D
2
K
J
3
2
Helical gearbox Z
2
K
J
3
1
Parallel shaft gearbox FD
2
K
J
3
4
Parallel shaft gearbox FZ
2
K
J
3
3
Bevel gearbox B, K
2
K
J
3
5
Helical worm gearbox C
2
K
J
3
6

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1.1 General information
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Note
In addition to these operating instructions, special contractual agreement
s and technical
documentation apply to a special gearbox design and the associated supplementary
equipment.
Please refer to the other operating instructions supplied with the product.
The described gearboxes correspond to the state-of-the-art at the time these operating
instructions were printed.
Siemens AG reserves the right to change individual components and accessory parts in the
interest of further development. The changes serve to improve the performance and safety.
The significant features are retained. The operating instructions are always being updated
with new contents.
The latest versions of the operating instructions, the declaration of incorporation and the
declarations of conformity are available in electronic form in the Industry Online Support
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/de/ps/13424/man).
You can find technical configuration data, spare parts lists and certificates of compliance on
the Intranet at Once Delivered (https://c0p.siemens.com:8443/sie/1nce_delivered).
You can find the contact data of your Technical Support in the Database of contacts at
Siemens AG (www.siemens.com/yourcontact).
If you have any technical questions, please contact Technical Support
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/sc/2090).
Europe and Africa
Telephone: [phone]
[e-mail]
America
Telephone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Asia / Australia / Pacific
Telephone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Valid operating instructions for SIMOGEAR
●BA 2030 - operating instructions for SIMOGEAR gearboxes
●BA 2031 - operating instructions for permissible mounting position deviations of
SIMOGEAR gearboxes
●KA 2032 - compact operating instructions for SIMOGEAR worm geared motor S
●BA 2039 - operating instructions for adapters for mounting on SIMOGEAR gearboxes
●BA 2330 - operating instructions for LA/LE/LES motors for mounting on SIMOGEAR
gearboxes
●BA 2535 - operating instructions for SIMOGEAR gearboxes for monorail conveyors
●BA 2730 - operating instructions for SIMOGEAR geared motors with encoder for safety-
relevant applications

General information and safety notes
1.2 Copyright
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1.2
Copyright
The copyright to these operating instructions is held by Siemens AG.
These operating instructions must not be wholly or partly reproduced for competitive
purposes, used in any unauthorized way or made available to third parties without
agreement of Siemens AG.
1.3
Intended use
ATEX version gearboxes
The ATEX gearbox fulfills the requirements of the
Explosion Protection
Directive 2014/34/EU.
In the case of ATEX version gearboxes, please observe the instructions marked
with this symbol.
The SIMOGEAR gearboxes described in these operating instructions have been designed
for stationary use in general engineering applications.
Unless otherwise agreed, the gearboxes have been designed for use in plants and
equipment in industrial environments.
The gearboxes have been built based on state-of-the-art technology and are shipped in an
operationally reliable condition. Changes made by users could affect this operational
reliability and are forbidden.
Note
The performance data assumes an installation altitude of up to 2000
m above sea level and
the following ambient temperatures:
•
-15° C to +40° C for gearbox types E, Z, D, F, K
•
-25° C to +40° C for gearbox types B, C
For different installation altitudes and ambient temperatures, please contact Technical
Support.
The gearboxes have been designed solely for the application described in the Technical data
(Page 89). Do not operate the gearbox outside the specified power limit. Other operating
conditions must be contractually agreed.
Do not climb on the gearbox. Do not place any objects on the gearbox.

General information and safety notes
1.4 Geared motor with encoder for safety-relevant applications
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1.4
Geared motor with encoder for safety-relevant applications
For a SIMOGEAR geared motor with encoder for safety-relevant applications, it is crucial
that you observe the operating instructions BA 2730. These operating instructions are valid
for the functionally safe encoders that are mounted onto SIMOGEAR geared motors. The
functionally safe encoders are in compliance with the relevant standards for safety-relevant
applications listed in the declaration of conformity of BA 2730.
The SIMOGEAR geared motor with functionally safe encoder has a signal yellow marking on
the fan cover. Marking SI04 for the functionally safe encoder is stamped on the rating plate.
The safety level is marked on the functionally safe encoder.
Figure 1-1 Marking for functional safety
1.5
Obligations of the user
The operator must ensure that all persons assigned to work on the geared motor have read
and understood these operating instructions and that they follow them in all points in order
to:
●Eliminate the risk to life and limb of users and other persons.
●Ensure the operational safety of the geared motor.
●Avoid disruptions and environmental damage through incorrect use.
Note the following safety information:
Shut down the geared motors and disconnect the power before you carry out any work on
them.
Make sure that the drive unit cannot be turned on accidentally, e.g. lock the key-operated
switch. Place a warning notice at the drive connection point which clearly indicates that work
is in progress on the geared motor.
Carry out all work with great care and with due regard to "safety".
For all work, observe the relevant regulations for work safety and environment protection.

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1.5 Obligations of the user
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Read the instructions on the rating plates attached to the geared motor. The rating plates
must be kept free from paint and dirt at all times. Replace any missing rating plates.
In the event of changes during operation, switch off the drive unit immediately.
Take appropriate protective measures to prevent accidental contact with rotating drive parts,
such as couplings, gear wheels or belt drives.
Take appropriate protective measures to prevent accidental contact with parts and
equipment that heat up to over +70 °C during operation.
When removing protective equipment, keep fasteners in a safe place. Re-attach removed
protective equipment before commissioning.
Collect and dispose of used oil in accordance with regulations. Remove oil spillages
immediately with an oil-binding agent in compliance with environmental requirements.
Do not carry out any welding work on the geared motor. Do not use the geared motor as a
grounding point for welding operations.
Carry out equipotential bonding in accordance with applicable regulations and directives by
electrotechnology specialists.
Do not use high-pressure cleaning equipment or sharp-edged tools to clean the geared
motor.
Observe the permissible tightening torque of the fastening bolts.
Replace damaged bolts with new bolts of the same type and strength class.
Siemens AG accepts the warranty only for original spare parts.
The manufacturer who installs the geared motors in a plant must include the regulations
contained in the operating instructions in its own operating instructions.

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1.6 Particular types of hazards
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1.6
Particular types of hazards
WARNING
Extreme surface temperatures
Hot surfaces over +55 °C pose a burn risk.
Cold surfaces below 0 °C pose a risk of damage due to freezing.
Do not touch the gearbox without protection.
WARNING
Hot, escaping oil
Before starting any work wait until the oil has cooled down to below +30 °C.
WARNING
Poisonous vapors when working with solvents
Avoid breathing in vapors when working with solvents.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
WARNING
Risk of explosion when working with solvents
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Do not smoke!
WARNING
Risk of eye injury
Rotating parts can throw off small foreign particles such as sand or dust.
Wear protective eyewear!
In addition to the prescribed personal protection gear, also wear suitable protective gloves
and safety glasses.

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Technical description
2
2.1
General technical description
The gearbox is supplied with one, two or three transmission stages.
The gearbox is suitable for various mounting positions. Observe the correct oil level.
Gearbox housing
The housings for sizes 19 and 29 are made of die-cast aluminum.
Depending on the gearbox type, the housings of sizes 39 and 49 are made of die-cast
aluminum or cast iron.
Table 2- 1 Housing material
Gearbox type
Size
39
49
Helical gearbox E
Cast iron
Cast iron
Helical gearbox D/Z Aluminum Cast iron
Parallel shaft gearbox
Cast iron
Cast iron
Bevel gearbox B Aluminum Aluminum
Bevel gearbox K
Cast iron
Cast iron
Helical worm gearbox C
Cast iron
Cast iron
From size 59, the gearbox housings are made of cast iron.
Geared components
The geared components are hardened and ground.
For the helical worm gearbox, the worm is hardened and ground. The gear is manufactured
from high-quality bronze.
The bevel gear stage of the bevel gearbox is lapped in pairs.
Lubrication
The geared components are supplied with adequate lubricant by means of dip lubrication.
Shaft bearings
All shafts are mounted in roller bearings. The roller bearings are lubricated using splash
lubrication or oil-spray lubrication. Bearings that are not supplied with lubricant are closed
and grease-lubricated.

Technical description
2.1 General technical description
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XLplus and VLplus heavy-duty bearing systems
①
Grease nipple
②
Automatic regreasing device (optional)
③
Screw plug
④
Dry-well oil sight glass (optional)
⑤
Dry-well oil sensor (optional)
Figure 2-1 XLplus and VLplus heavy-duty bearing systems
The multi-stage helical gearbox sizes 89-169 can be supplied with an XLplus or VLplus
heavy-duty bearing system.
The parallel-shaft gearbox and the helical gearbox sizes 89-169 can be supplied with a
VLplus heavy-duty bearing system.
With an upstream locating bearing, the bearing system is suitable for high external forces.
The absorbed radial and axial loads are transmitted to the machine via the flange.
The bearings are lubricated independently of the frame size. Initial greasing has already
been carried out. The relubrication is made with the provided grease nipple.
Options for the VLplus heavy-duty bearing system:
An automatic regreasing device ②can be supplied as option. The automatic regreasing
device ②can be installed at any position and can be used underwater.
A dry-well version with oil sight glass ④or oil sensor ⑤can be supplied as option. The dry-
well version offers increased protection against oil leaks when the output shaft points down.
The flange captures any escaping gear oil for leakages at the oil chamber. The escaping oil
is signaled optically with an oil sight glass ④or electronically by an oil sensor ⑤. If the oil
sensor ⑤is deployed in ATEX version gearboxes, the sensor must be operated with a
disconnector approved for ATEX.

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2.2 Shaft seals
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2.2
Shaft seals
The shaft sealing rings on the output side prevent lubricant from escaping from the housing
at the shaft outlet and prevent pollution from entering the housing.
The optimum use of the seals depends on the ambient conditions and the lubricant being
used.
Radial shaft sealing ring
A high-quality radial shaft sealing ring is used as standard seal. The ring is provided with an
additional dust lip to protect against contaminants from outside.
Sealing ring for a longer service life (optional)
The radial shaft sealing ring with dust lip has an additional buffer axial seal towards the
inside of the gearbox. The buffer axial seal has a sinusoidal sealing lip that protects the
sealing ring from contaminations.
Sealing ring to handle increased environmental stress (optional)
The sealing ring is equipped with an additional fiber disk. In addition to the longer service life,
the disk also provides increased protection against higher environmental stress as a result of
moisture and dust.
2.3
Cooling
NOTICE
Dust deposits prevent heat radiation
Dust deposits prevent heat radiation and cause a high housing temperature.
Keep the gearbox free from dirt, dust, etc.
The gearbox does not normally require additional cooling. The generously dimensioned
housing surface is sufficient for dissipating heat losses where there is free convection. If the
housing temperature exceeds a value of +80 °C, please contact Technical Support.

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2.4 Rating plate
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2.4
Rating plate
The rating plate on the gearbox or geared motor is of coated aluminum foil. The rating plate
is glued using a special masking film. The film ensures permanent resistance to UV radiation
and media of all kinds, such as oils, greases, salt water and cleaning agents.
The adhesive and the material ensure firm adhesion and long-term legibility within the
operating temperature range from -40 °C to +155 °C.
The edges of the rating plate are paint-finished to match the color of the gearbox or motor to
which it is affixed.
2.5
Surface treatment
2.5.1
General information on surface treatment
All paint finishes are sprayed on.
ATEX version gearboxes
The gearbox is delivered complete with primer and paint finish.
If the gearbox is delivered with primer only or unpainted, a paint finish must be
applied which meets the applicabl
e guidelines for the specific application. The
primer does not provide adequate corrosion protection.
ATEX version gearboxes
When applying conductive paint, the operator must ensure that the paint rem
ains
in a perfect state.
The paint finish must be checked at intervals of approximately 2 - 3 years.
ATEX version gearboxes
An excessively high electrostatic charge must be avoided.
Ensure that highly
active mechanisms that cause the paint finish to generate a
charge are avoided.
Highly active mechanisms that can generate charges:
•
Fast air with high dust content directed past the gearbox
•
Sudden escape of compressed gases that contain particles
•
Harsh abrasive processes (this does not mean manual cleaning / wiping with
cleaning cloths)

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NOTICE
Failure of the external protection
If the paint finish is damaged, the geared motor may corrode.
Do not damage the paint finish.
Note
Information ab
out the ability to be repainted does not guarantee the quality of the paint
product supplied by your supplier.
Only the paint manufacturer is liable for the quality and compatibility.
2.5.2
Painted version
The corrosion protection system is classified according to the corrosiveness categories in
DIN EN ISO 12944-2.
Table 2- 2 Paint according to corrosiveness categories
Paint system
Description
Corrosiveness category C1, unpainted for gearbox and motor housings made of aluminum
- •Indoor installation
•Heated buildings with neutral atmospheres
•Resistance to greases and some resistance to
mineral oils, aliphatic solvents
•Standard
Corrosiveness category C1 for normal environmental stress
1-component hydro paint, top coat •Indoor installation
•Heated buildings with neutral atmospheres
•Resistance to greases and some resistance to
mineral oils, aliphatic solvents
•Standard paint for gearbox housings made of cast
iron

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Paint system
Description
Corrosiveness category C2 for low environmental stress
2-component - polyurethane top coat •Indoor and outdoor installation
•Unheated buildings with condensation, production
areas with low humidity, e.g. warehouses and sports
facilities
•Atmospheres with little contamination, mostly rural
areas
•Resistance to greases, mineral oils and sulfuric
acid (10 %), caustic soda (10 %) and some
resistance to aliphatic solvents
Corrosiveness category C3 for medium environmental stress
2-component epoxy zinc phosphate base
coat,
2-component polyurethane top coat
•Indoor and outdoor installation
•Production areas with high humidity and some air
contamination, e.g. food production areas, dairies,
breweries and laundries
•Urban and industrial atmospheres, moderate
contamination from sulfur dioxide, coastal areas with
low salt levels
•Resistance to greases, mineral oils, aliphatic
solvents, sulfuric acid (10 %), caustic soda (10 %)
Corrosiveness category C4 for high environmental stress
2-component epoxy zinc phosphate base
coat,
2-component polyurethane top coat
•Indoor and outdoor installation
•Chemical plants, swimming pools, wastewater
treatment plants, electroplating shops, and
boathouses above seawater
•Industrial areas and coastal areas with moderate salt
levels
•Resistance to greases, mineral oils, aliphatic
solvents, sulfuric acid (10 %), caustic soda (10 %)