SKF VectoLub VE1B Guide

VE1B systems
SKF VectoLub
Installation and commissioning
Version 02
Date of issue October 2020
Publication number 951-130-441
Languages EN
Country/Countries EN …

Minimal quantity
lubrication system
VE1B
English translation of the original installation
and operation manual
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Imprint
This manual – containing installation, opera-
tion and maintenance instructions complies
with EC-Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
and is an integral part of the described lubri-
cation system. It must be kept for future use.
This manual – containing installation, op-
eration and maintenance instructions was
created in accordance with the valid stan-
dards and regulations on documentation.
© SKF
This documentation is protected by copy-
right. All rights reserved. The photomechan-
ical reproduction, copying, and distribution
of this documentation or parts thereof by
means of processes such as data processing,
data carriers, and data networks is strictly
prohibited without the express permission of
SKF.
Subject to editorial or technical
modifications.
Service
For all technical questions, please contact:
SKF France
Lubrication Business Unit
204, bld Charles de Gaulle
B.P. 239
37540 St-Cyr-sur-Loire
FRANCE
Tel. [phone]
Or an SKF Service Centre, the addresses of
which are given on our website:
[e-mail]
www.skf.com
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Contents
Imprint ..........................2
Service ..........................2
Information concerning the EC
Declaration of Incorporation ........4
General..........................6
Meaning of symbols and corresponding
information .......................6
1. Safety instructions ..............7
1.1 Intended use...................7
1.2 Authorized personnel ............8
1.3 Danger relating to electric current . 8
1.4 Danger relating to system pressure. 8
1.5 Warranty and liability ............9
2. Lubricants ....................10
2.1 General ......................10
2.2 Selection of lubricants ..........11
2.3 Approved lubricants ............11
2.4 Lubricants and the environment ..12
2.5 Danger relating to lubricants .....12
3. Design and function ............13
3.1 Versions .....................13
3.2 Construction ..................15
3.3 Function .....................18
4. Installation instructions.........19
4.1 Positioning and installation ......19
4.3 Outlet connection ..............20
4.2 Inlet connection ...............20
4.4 Electric connection .............24
5. Transport, delivery and storage ..25
5.1 Transport ....................25
5.2 Delivery......................25
5.3 Storage ......................25
6. Commissioning ................26
6.1 General ......................26
6.2 Bleeding and commissioning .....26
6.3 Micropump flow rate adjustment..27
6.4 Pneumatic pulse generator ......29
6.5 Carrier air pressure regulator ....29
6.6 Reservoir filling................31
7. Shutdown ....................31
7.1 Temporary shutdown ...........31
7.2 Permanent shutdown. . . . . . . . . . .31
8. Maintenance ..................32
9. Failures ......................33
10. Technical data ................36
11. Spare parts and accessories ....37
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Information concerning the EC Declaration of Incorporation
EC Declaration of Incorporation
in accordance with EC-Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Appendix II Part B
The manufacturer SKF France SAS, 204, Bld Charles de Gaulle, B.P. 239 – 37540 St-Cyr-sur-Loire – FRANCE, declares herewith the confor-
mity of the partly completed machine
Designation: Minimal quantity lubrication system
Type: VE1B
Order No.: see ID plate
Year of construction: see ID plate
with the following essential health and safety requirements of the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC when released on the market.
1.1.2 · 1.13 · 1.3.2 · 1.3.4 · 1.5.1 · 1.5.6· 1.5.8 · 1.5.9 · 1.6.1 · 1.7.1 · 1.7.3 · 1.7.4
The relevant technical documentation is compiled in accordance with part B of Annex VII of this Directive. We undertake to transmit in electro-
nic format the relevant technical documentation in response to a reasoned request by the competent national authorities. The person empo-
wered to draw up the declaration is the technical standards manager. See the manufacturer's address.
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Guillaume Amilien
R&D Manager
SKF France
Lubrication Business Unit
Gérard Gaudin
Production unit manager
SKF France
Lubrication Business Unit
Furthermore the followings directives and (harmonized) standards have been applied.
2011/65/CE RoHS II
2014/30/EU Electromagnetic compatibility | Industry
Standard Issue Standard Issue Standard Issue Standard Issue
NF EN ISO 12100 12-2010 NF EN 50581 01-2013 NF EN 61000-6-1 03-2007 NF EN 61000-6-4 03-2007
NF EN 809+A1 12-2009 NF EN 60947-5-1 09-2004 NF EN 61000-6-2 01-2006 NF EN 61000-6-3 03-2007
NF EN 60204-1 09-2006
The partly completed machine must not be put into service until the final machinery into which it is to be incorporated has been declared in
conformity with the provisions of the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and other relevant Directives.
St Cyr-sur-Loire, January 15th, 2015
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General
Meaning of symbols and
corresponding information
In this manual, the symbols and safety
wordings shown on this page are intended to
communicate a particular risk to persons,
material assets, or the environment.
All safety instructions must be respected
by person exposed to these risks.The safety
instructions must be communicated to all
other persons.
Instructions attached directly to the equip-
ment, such as
• rotational direction arrows
• fluid connection labels, etc.
must be respected and remain perfectly
legible.
It is essential to read these instructions
thoroughly and to respect the safety instruc-
tions given.
Table 1
Hazard symbols
Symbol Standard Meaning
DIN 4844-2 W000 General hazard
DIN 4844-2 W008 Voltage
DIN 4844-2 W026 Hot surface
DIN 4844-2 W028 Slippery floor
DIN 4844-2 W027 Risk of hand injury
DIN 4844-2 W55 Risk of pollution
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1. Safety instructions
The described product was manufactured in
accordance with all generally acknowledged
regulations pertaining to technology, occu-
pational safety, and accident prevention.
However, dangers that can cause physical
injury to persons or damage to other mate-
rial assets might still occur during the use of
the product.
!These instructions must be read
and understood by all persons
who are involved with the installation,
operation, maintenance, and repair of
the product. These instructions must be
kept close to the equipment for future
reference.
Note that these installation instruc-
tions is an integral part of the product. It
must be handed over to the new opera-
tor of the product if the product is sold.
!In addition to the information pro-
vided in the installation instruc-
tions, all generally applicable regulations
on accident prevention and the environ-
ment must be observed.
1.1 Intended use
The described product is for supplying cen-
tralized lubrication systems with lubricant
and is intended for use in centralized lubri-
cation systems. Other use or use beyond this
purpose is considered unintended.
Products of SKF must not be used in con-
junction with substances and mixtures clas-
sified as hazardous by the Annex I part 2-5
of the CLP regulation (EC 1272/2008), and
identified with hazard pictograms GHS01-
GHS06 and GHS08.
None of the products manufactured by
SKF can be used in conjunction with gases,
liquefied gases, pressurized gases in solution
and fluids with a vapor pressure exceeding
normal atmospheric pressure (1013 mbars)
by more than 0.5 bar at their maximum per-
missible temperature.
Unless otherwise noted, products of SKF
must not be used in conjunction with explo-
sive atmospheres according to the ATEX-Di-
rective 2014/34/EU.
!All products from SKF may be
used only for their intended pur-
pose as described in this brochure and in
any instructions.
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1.2 Authorized personnel
The products described in the installation in-
structions may only be installed, operated,
maintained, and repaired by qualified ex-
perts. Qualified experts are persons who
have been trained, instructed, and familiar-
ized with the end product into which the de-
scribed product is installed.
These persons are considered capable of
such tasks due to their education, training,
and experience with valid standards, condi-
tions, accident prevention regulations in ef-
fect, and installation conditions. They should
be able to carry out the required tasks and to
recognize – and thus avoid – any dangers
that might otherwise occur.
A definition of what constitutes a qualified
person and who are unqualified persons are
stipulated in DIN VDE 0105 and IEC 364.
1.3 Danger relating to electric
current
The electrical connection for the described
product may only be established by qualified,
instructed persons who have been autho-
rized by the operator or owner to carry out
this task. If the product is improperly con-
nected, substantial material or personal
damage my be the consequence.
DANGER!
Working on products that have
not been disconnected from the power
supply can cause serious injury or death
to persons. Installation, maintenance,
and repair work may only be carried out
by qualified experts on products that
have been disconnected from the power
supply. The supply voltage must be
turned off before any product compo-
nents are opened. .
1.4 Danger relating to system
pressure
DANGER!
Centralized lubrication systems
are under pressure when they are being
operated. Such systems must therefore
be depressurized before starting instal-
lation, maintenance, or repair work and
before making any changes to the
system.
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1.5 Warranty
The instructions do not contain any informa-
tion on the warranty. This can be found in
the General Conditions of Sales, which are
available at: www.skf.com/lubrication.
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2. Lubricants
2.1 General
!All SKF products must only be
used for their intended purpose
and in accordance with the specifications
of the installation instructions for the
product in question.
The intended use of this product is for the
centralized lubrication/lubrication of bear-
ings and wear points with lubricants. All
physical limitations of use stipulated in the
documentation of the product such as the
owner’s manual, technical drawings and cat-
alogs must be observed.
More specifically, we call your attention to
the fact that substances and mixtures classi-
fied as hazardous by the Annex I part 2-5 of
the CLP regulation (EC 1272/2008), and
identified with hazard pictograms GHS01-
GHS06 and GHS08, can only be used to feed
the SKF centralized lubrication systems,
transported or distributed by these systems
after consultation with SKF and obtaining
written permission.
All products manufactured by SKF are not
approved for use in conjunction with gases,
liquefied gases, pressurized gases in solution
and fluids with a vapor pressure exceeding
normal atmospheric pressure (1013 mbars)
by more than 0,5 bar at their maximum per-
missible temperature.
Should there be a need to use the product
to convey media other than lubricants or
hazardous substances, this must be dis-
cussed with SKF first and the company must
give express written permission.
In the opinion of SKF, lubricants constitute
a design element that must be considered
when selecting components and designing
centralized lubrication systems. The lubrica-
tion properties of the lubricants in question
must be considered.
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!You must observe the machinery
manufacturer's information on
the lubricants to be used in the
machinery.
DANGER!
The manufacturer of the bearing
or machinery to be lubricated will specify
the lubricant requirements for each
point to be lubricated. You must make
sure that the required quantity of lubri-
cant is provided to the relevant lubricat-
ing point. If a lubricating point is insuf-
ficiently lubricated, the bearing may
become damaged or jammed.
While the machinery/bearing manufacturer
usually specifies lubricants, it is the owner/
operator (or maintenance person) who must
finally select the appropriate lubricant, with
the help of the lubricant supplier. When se-
lecting a lubricant, the type of bearing/wear
point, the stresses and strains to be expected
during operation, and anticipated ambient
conditions must be taken into account. All fi-
nancial/economic aspects must also be
considered.
!If required, SKF can help custom-
ers to select suitable components
for the conveyance of the selected lubri-
cant and to plan and design their cen-
tralized lubrication system.
If you have further questions, you can
contact SKF.
We can test lubricants in our own labora-
tory to establish their suitability for convey-
ance (e.g. 'oil separation' behavior) in cen-
tralized lubrication systems.
You can request an overview of lubricant
tests offered by SKF from our Service Center.
2.3 Approved lubricants
DANGER!
Only lubricants that have been
approved by SKF for use with the prod-
uct may be used. Unsuitable lubricants
can cause product malfunctions and
damage to property.
2.2 Selection of lubricants
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Note that lubricants are harmful to the envi-
ronment and flammable; their transporta-
tion, storage, and processing are subject to
special precautionary measures. For specifi-
cations on transportation, storage, process-
ing, and dangers to the use and the environ-
ment for the lubricant, refer to the material
safety data sheet provided by or available
from the lubricant manufacturer. You can ask
the manufacturer of the lubricant for the
material safety data sheet.
DANGER!
Centralized lubrication systems
must be leak-tight. Leaking centralized
lubrication systems can cause a slip haz-
ard. When performing installation,
maintenance, and repairs test the cen-
tralized lubrication system for leaks.
Leaky parts of the centralized lubrication
system or components of the lubrication
equipment have to be sealed
immediately.
Leaking centralized lubrication systems or
components of the lubrication equipment
are a source of danger in relation to slip haz-
ard and the risk of injury. These dangers can
cause physical injury to persons or damage
to other material assets.
2.5 Danger relating to
lubricants
DANGER!
Different lubricants must not be
mixed together. Doing so can cause
damage and require extensive cleaning
of the products/centralized lubrication
system. To prevent confusion, we recom-
mend that you attach information indi-
cating the lubricant to be used on the lu-
bricant reservoir.
The described product can be operated with
lubricants that comply with the specifications
in the technical data.
Note that some lubricants may have prop-
erties that lie within the permitted limit val-
ues and yet not be suitable for use in cen-
tralized lubrication systems for other
reasons. For example, some synthetic lubri-
cants are not compatible with elastomers.
2.4 Lubricants and the
environment
DANGER!
Lubricants can contaminate the
ground and watercourses. Lubricants
must be used and disposed of properly.
Country specific regulations and laws on
the use and disposal of lubricants must
be observed.
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Refer to safety precautions in the lubricant
manufacturer's material safety data sheet.
Lubricants are hazardous substance. It is
essential to respect any safety instructions
given in the lubricant safety data sheet. You
can ask the manufacturer of the lubricant for
the material safety data sheet.
3. Design and function
3.1 Versions
The minimal quantity lubrication systems
VE1B are available in several models.The
differences are in the number of micro-
pumps – 1 to 4 micropumps – and their
characteristics such as flow range, adjust-
ment mode and material.The VE1B units
can also be equipped with a pneumatic pulse
generator or an air solenoid valve to control
all the micropumps – actuation and working
frequency.
The VE1B unit can have its own integrated
reservoir with a capacity of 0,3 l.
The configuration of the unit is indicated
on the nameplate and delivery papers. The
table 1 explains the type key.
If the VE1B has an air solenoid valve, the
order number of the unit is then completed
with one of the following voltage keys.
• +428: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• +429: 115 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• +924: 24 V DC
!If a minimal quantity lubrication
unit is not listed in table 1, please
refer to the delivered technical sheet to
know the specific technical data of the
minimal quantity lubrication unit.
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Table 1
Lubrication units VE1B
No.: VE1B – __ __ __ – __ __ + __ __ __
Control type
0= without
P= pneumatic pulse generator
E= solenoid valve
Pumps
A= setting with metering rings, 3 to 30 mm3/ stroke, stainless steel and brass
B= setting with thumb wheel, 7 to 30 mm3/ stroke, stainless steel and brass
C= setting with metering rings, 3 to 30 mm3/ stroke, stainless steel
D= setting with thumb wheel, 7 to 30 mm3/ stroke, stainless steel
E= setting with metering rings, 30 to 90 mm3/ stroke, stainless steel and brass
F= setting with thumb wheel, 30 to 90 mm3/ stroke, stainless steel and brass
G= setting with metering rings, 30 to 90 mm3/ stroke, stainless steel
H= setting with thumb wheel, 30 to 90 mm3/ stroke, stainless steel
Number of micropumps
1, 2, 3 or 4
Reservoir
00 = without
10 = with integrated reservoir 0.3 l
Voltage key
+924: 24 V DC
+428: 230 V 50/60 Hz
+429: 115 V 50/60 Hz
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3.2 Construction
The VE1B unit is a compact lubrication sys-
tem with all functions joined on a common
ground plate.
Figure 1 (†page 16) shows two VE1B
units with the different functions.
AVE1B unit has from 1 to 4 micropumps.
Different types of micropump are available
according to the flow range (small flow up to
30 mm3/stroke and large flow from 30 to 90
mm3/stroke), the delivery rate setting mode
(with metering rings or with thumb wheel)
and the material (stainless steel and brass or
stainless steel).
To every micropump corresponds on the
opposite side of the ground plate a coaxial
outlet - air and lubricant - fitted with quick
connectors for the connection of the lubrica-
tion lines. The quick-release connector for
the capillary tube (lubricant) is located be-
neath the quick-release connector for the
outer tube (air). The user can set the carrier
air pressure with a pressure regulator. The
unit can be connected to the user’s com-
pressed air network via a G 1/4 port. Another
port, G 1/4, is on the opposite side for the
connection to a separate reservoir. Never-
theless the VE1B unit can have an integrated
transparent reservoir with a capacity of 0.3 l.
The VE1B unit might have a pneumatic
pulse generator or a pneumatic solenoid
valve for the actuation and the working fre-
quency adjustment of the micropump(s).
The unit can be fixed on the machine
frame with a standard fixation rail and clips.
It can also be equipped with magnets, which
enhance its availability.
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Minimal quantity lubrication system VE1B
1 reservoir 0,3 l
2 coaxial outlet
3 pneumatic pulse generator
4 micropump, setting with thumb wheel
5 carrier air pressure regulator
6 air inlet port (beneath)
7 Solenoid valve
8 lubricant inlet port
9 micropump, setting with metering rings
Fig. 1
1
34
2
567
89
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140
H1
H2
90
95
Fig. 2
VE1B dimensions
Table 2
VE1B dimensions
Number
of micropumps H1 H2
126 122
245 141
390 186
490 186
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Fig. 3
3.3 Function
When the VE1B unit is switched on, it is sup-
plied with compressed air (5 to 8 bars) and
with lubricant (0,1 to 0,5 bar).
The VE1B unit is fed in lubricant from the
integrated reservoir, capacity 0.3 l, or from
the user’s external reservoir. The lubricant
flows through the base to the volumetric
pneumatic micropumps. The delivery fre-
quency of all micropumps (max. 3 stroke/s)
is adjusted with either a pneumatic pulse
generator or a solenoid valve, which is con-
trolled via a control unit. The flow rate of the
micropump can be adjusted with metering
rings or with a thumb wheel.
The micropump delivers a metered quan-
tity of lubricant, which goes through the in-
ner channel of the base to the coaxial outlet
port.
Compressed air is also supplied to the unit
from the user’s network. In general the air
inlet is controlled with a solenoid valve (here
as option).
The compressed air flows through the
ground plate of the unit and is distributed on
the one hand to each micropump, and on the
other hand to the coaxial outlets to be used
as carrier air. Every outlet has a regulating
valve to adjust the pressure of the carrier air.
The low-pressure carrier air and lubricant
are simultaneously transported via the co-
axial hose to the nozzle. The carrier air is
swirled in the nozzle. As a result, the me-
tered quantity of lubricant is broken down
into microdroplets, which are transported by
the carrier air to the friction point without
causing any mist.
With a correct adjustment of the projec-
tion air, the size of the microdroplets is be-
tween 200 and 600 µm. It is then possible to
get a homogeneous lubricant coating of the
contact surface.
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Projection nozzle for VE1B
1 Carrier air
2 Lubricant
3 Turbulence zone
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