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Special EnvironmentalSpecifications of

Linear Motion Systems

The linear motion systems used in special environments such as

semiconductor production systems, liquid crystal production systems, health

care equipment and food processing machinery are the product of roughly

30 years of technology and a vast amount of experience.

This brochure provides an introduction to the special environmentalspecifications products created by taking full advantages of ’s

proprietary Caged Ball Technology, materials technology, lubrication

technology and surface treatment technology in order to effectively respond

to the increasingly diversified needs of today.

CleanRooms

HighSpeed

Corrosion

Resistance

Vacuum

High

Temperatures

LowTemperatures

FineMovement

CleanRooms

In clean environments such as the environments found inclean rooms, it is necessary to reduce the generation of dustby linear motion systems as well as enhance rust preventiveperformance since rust preventive films cannot be used. Inaddition, depending on the degree of cleanliness of the cleanroom, it is also necessary to use a dust collector.

AFE Grease and AFF GreaseGrease resulting in low generation of dust is used and is suitablefor clean environments.

LM Guide with Ball CageThe use of the LM Guide with Ball Cage reduces the level of metalwear fragments produced by eliminating friction between the balls,thereby making it possible to suppress the generation of dust.

Stainless Steel LM GuideThis LM Guide uses martensite stainless steel that is effective inprohibiting rust.

High Corrosion Resistance LM GuideThe LM Rail uses austenite stainless steel resulting in a highdegree of rust preventive effects.

AP-C Treatment, AP-CF Treatment and AP-HC TreatmentSurface treatment (plating) of linear motion systems results inimproved rust prevention capabilities.

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VacuumIn vacuum environments, it is necessary to selectproducts having excellent rust preventioncapabilities as countermeasures against dispersionof gases released from resins and splattering ofgrease since rust preventive oil cannot be used.

Measures against gasreleased from resins:

Measures againstgrease splattering:

Rust preventativecountermeasures:

Stainless Steel LM GuideStainless steel is used for the material of the end plates of the LM block(through which plastic balls circulate) to reduce the levels of released gas.

Vacuum GreaseWhen general-purpose grease is used in a vacuum environment,the oil component of the grease ends up dispersing resulting in aloss of lubricity. Consequently, vacuum grease is used that uses afluorine-based oil having a low vapor pressure for the base oil.

Stainless Steel LM GuideThe stainless steel LM Guide is used in vacuum environments dueto its excellent rust preventative effects.

High-Temperature LM GuideThe high-temperature LM Guide is used in cases of being subjectedto high temperatures such as during baking, etc. because of itsexcellent heat resistance and corrosion resistance.

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Measures against dustgeneration caused bysplattering of grease:

Measures against dustgeneration caused byproduction of metalwear fragments:

Materialcountermeasures:

Surface treatmentcountermeasures:

Generation of Dust from Linear Motion Systems

Rust Prevention

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Similar to the case of use in clean rooms,corrosion resistance is enhanced byselecting appropriate materials and surfacetreatment.

Materialcountermeasures:

Surface treatmentcountermeasures:

Stainless Steel LM GuideThis LM Guide uses martensite stainless steel that is effective inprohibiting rust.

High Corrosion Resistance LM GuideThe LM Rail uses austenite stainless steel resulting in a highdegree of rust preventative effects.

AP-C Treatment, AP-CF Treatment and AP-HC TreatmentSurface treatment (plating) of linear motion systems results inimproved rust prevention capabilities.

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4 In high-speed environments, an optimum lubricationmethod is required that suppresses the generation ofheat during high-speed motion and improves theretention capabilities of the grease.

Measures againstheat generation:

Lubricationcountermeasures:

LM Guide with Ball CageHeat generation is reduced as a result of the ball cageeliminating friction between the balls. Moreover, since theretention capabilities of the grease are improved, a long servicelife and outstanding high-speed performance are achieved.

High-Speed Ball Screw with Ball Cage(DN value = 130,000)The use of a ball cage realizes the ideal ball circulationstructure, enabling high-speed feeding unable to be realized withconventional products.

AFG GreaseThe use of grease capable of suppressing heat generationduring high-speed use while also offering excellent lubricitymakes it possible to achieve high-speed feeding.

Lubricator QZLubricator QZ makes it possible to significantly extendlubrication maintenance intervals by compensating for lost oil.Since only the minimal amount of lubricating oil is applied to therolling surface, the surroundings are not soiled resulting in alubrication system that is environmentally friendly.

CorrosionResistance

HighSpeed

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6Under low-temperature conditions, grease is usedthat results in minimal effects on plastic partscaused by low temperatures while also minimizingfluctuations in rust preventative countermeasurescaused by temperature changes from normal tolow temperatures as well as fluctuations in rollingresistance even at low temperatures.

Effects of lowtemperatures onplastic parts:

Rust preventativecountermeasures:

Grease:

Stainless Steel LM GuideStainless steel is used for the material of the end plates ofthe LM block (through which plastic balls circulate).

Surface treatment of the linear motion system results inenhanced rust preventative capabilities.

AFC Grease is used that exhibits only minorfluctuations in rolling resistance even at low temperatures.

In high-temperature environments, the effectsof dimensional changes caused by heat canbecome a problem. The High-Temperature LMGuide and High-Temperature Grease are usedbecause they offer outstanding heat resistanceand are subjected to minimal dimensionalchanges following heating and cooling.

Heat resistance:

Grease:

High-Temperature LM GuideThis LM Guide offers outstanding heat resistance and issubjected to only minimal dimensional changes followingheating and cooling.

High-Temperature GreaseHigh-temperature grease is used because it causes only minorfluctuations in rolling resistance even during temperaturechanges from normal temperature to high temperatures.

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7Extremely short strokes can cause oil films to bedepleted and ineffective lubrication eventuallyleading to rapid wear. In cases such as this, agrease is selected that has excellent oil filmstrength and enables the oil film to be formedeasily.

Grease: AFC GreaseThis urea-based grease offers excellent oil film strength andwear resistance.

LowTemperatures

HighTemperatures

Finemovement

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Special Environmental Specifications of Linear Motion Systems


Clean RoomsHSRHRHRW

HSR-M2

SRRSRRSH

SSRSHWSRS

LM Guide with Caged Ball Technology

High Corrosion Resistance LM Guide

Surface Treatment

Grease

Applicable types

SRS

Applicable type

Applicable types

• Measures against dust generation

• Rust preventative countermeasures

Stainless Steel LM Guide

SHSSSR

SNR/SNSSHW

5

P.15~

P.19~

P.19~

P.21~

P.23~

P.24~

Clean

Rooms

SHS

AP-HC Treatment

AFF Grease

AFE Grease

SHW SRS

SSR

HSR-M2

SNR/SNS

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Vacuum

High-Temperature LM Guide



Applicable type

HSR-M1SR-M1

RSR-M1Applicable types

Applicable types

Vacuum Grease

• Measures against released gases

• Measures against grease splattering


HSR-M2

HSRHRHRW

SRRSRRSH

SSRSHWSRS

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P.19~

P.20~

P.19~

HSR-M2

HSR-M1SR-M1RSR-M1

Vacuum

8

CorrosionResistance

HSR-M2


Applicable type

HSRHRHRW

SRRSRRSH

SSRSHWSRS


Applicable types

Surface Treatment

• Material countermeasures

• Surface treatment countermeasures

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P.19~

P.19~

P.21~

P.22~

P.22~

Corrosion

Resistance

AP-CF Treatment

AP-HC Treatment

HSR-M2

AP-C Treatment

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High Speed

SBN

LM Guide with Caged Ball Technology

High-Speed Ball Screw with Caged Ball Technology

Lubricator QZ

Grease

SHSSSR

SNR/SNSSHW SRS

Applicable types

Applicable type

• Measures against heat generation

• Grease retention

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P.15~

P.17~

P.18~

P.18~

P.25~

HighSpeed

Lubricator QZ forLM Guide

Lubricator QZ forBall Screw

AFG Grease

SBN

SHS

SHW

SSR SNR/SNS

SRS

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High Temperatures

Fine Movement

High-Temperature Grease

Sruface Treatment

Grease

Grease

High-Temperature LM Guide

HSR-M1SR-M1

Applicable types

• Grease retention

• Effects on plastic parts


• Grease

• Heat resistance• Grease

Low TemperaturesHSRHRHRW

SRRSRRSH

SSRSHWSRS


Applicable types

RSR-M1

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P.19~

P.20~

P.22~

P.26~

P.26~

Fine

MovementLow

TemperaturesHigh

Temperatures

AFC Grease

AP-CF Treatment

AFC Grease

HSR-M1SR-M1RSR-M1

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■Low Dust Generation Data

■Friction Between Balls

Time (hours)

Am

ount

of d

ust g

ener

ated

(par

ticle

s/2

min

-lite

r)

00

100

200

300

5 10 15 20

Am

ount

of d

ust g

ener

ated

(par

ticle

s/2

min

-lite

r)

Time (hours)

00

100

200

300

5 10 15 20

Contact between balls is eliminated for reduced ball wear

Contact between balls

Conventional type (without ball cage)

Conventional products (without ball cage) SSR20 (with ball cage)

New type (with a ball cage)

Cage

The LM Guide with Ball Cage is able to demonstrate outstanding low dust generation performancedue to the low level of production of metal wear fragments as a result of the ball cage eliminatingfriction between the balls.

LM Guide with Caged Ball Technology HighSpeedClean

Rooms

Contact state between balls and cage

Particle size(µm)

0.3 – 0.50.5 – 1.01.0 – 2.0

2.0 – 5.05.0 –

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The use of ball cages reduces the generation of heat caused by friction between the balls, therebyimproving grease retention capabilities and resulting in outstanding high-speed performance.

Grease remains on theballs and there are noabnormalities observedin the balls or grease.

Detailed illustration of ball cage

Calculated service life

23000km

8618km

0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000

Distance traveled (km)

Distance traveled

■High-Speed Durability Test ResultsSample : SHS65LVSSSpeed : 200 m/minStroke : 2500 mmLubrication : Initial sealing of

grease onlyActing load : 34.5 kNAcceleration : 1.5 G

Grease retention status after travel(SHS45LV: load durability test)

Grease pockets are formed around the entire circumference of the ball cage.

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Ball guidance in ball rolling direction

Ball guidance in lead angle

Lead angle

Return pipe

Screw shaft

Pick up angle

Nut

Tangential direction

Return pipe

Screw shaft

Nut

SBN Type

Conventional Type

The use of ball cages in the SBN type results in smooth ball circulation and is the ideal form of ballcirculation for accommodating high speeds, resulting in outstanding high-speed performance and loaddurability.

■High-Speed Durability Test ■Load Durability Test

Sample

Speed

Stroke

Lubricant

Amount applied

Load

Acceleration

SNB3210-7

3900 (min-1) (DN value: 130,000)

400 mm

AFG grease

12 cm3 (applied every 1000 km)

1.73 kN

1 G

Conditions

Results

No abnormalities after 3000 km of travel(still running)

Sample

Speed

Stroke

Lubricant

Amount applied

Load

Acceleration

SBN3210-7

1500 (min-1)

300 mm

AFG grease

12 cm3 (applied every 1000 km)

17.3 kN

0.5 G

Conditions

Results

Traveled 2.5 times the estimated service life

Since the return pipe of the SBN type does not have a lip so that the balls are picked up in thetangential direction, a flexible ball track is maintained resulting in the ideal form of circulation. Inaddition, since the design of the return pipe and ball cage enables these parts to have adequatestrength, they can be used at a DN value of 130,000.

High-Speed Ball Screw with Caged Ball Technology HighSpeed

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LM Guide Lubricator QZ

The LM Guide and Ball Screw lose a small amount of grease during the course of travel.The Lubricator QZ is a revolutionary new lubrication system that supplies an appropriate amount oflubricating oil at the appropriate locations, thereby enabling it to compensate for any oil lost over along period of time. Installation of the Lubricator QZ on the LM Guide with Ball Cage or High-SpeedBall Screw with Ball Cage, demonstrating excellent grease retention capabilities, results in evenfurther enhanced lubrication performance.

Lubricator QZ HighSpeed

Flow of lubricating oilBall cage

Ball

Sealed case High-density fiber network

High oil content fiber network

End seal

Oil control plate

Lubricator QZ

Forced lubrication

83.3

0 20 40 60 80 100Total amount of lubricating oil supplied (cm3)

Test conditions: 300 m/min

SHW21QZ0.332

Sealed case

Screw shaft

Nut

High-density fiber network

Oil control plate

High oil content fiber network

Flow of lubricating oil

Applied directly to rolling grooves

Model number indication

Ball

Lubricator QZ

Screw shaft

QZ locking screw

Ball screw nut

Lubricator QZ

Traveling in progress after 3500 kmQZ +

AFA grease

QZ only

Distance traveled km (linear motion distance)

0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500

Traveling in progress after 1500 kmBall screw

Rotational speed

Stroke

Load

BIF2505-5

3000 min-1

500 mm

0.46 kN

Significant Extension ofMaintenance IntervalsSince lubricating oil is continued to besupplied for a long time, maintenanceintervals can be extended considerably.

Since the Lubricator QZ supplies an optimal amount of lubricating oilat appropriate locations, lubricating oil can be used without waste.

Lubricator QZ oil content:0.166 cm3/sheet x 2 sheets

= 0.332 cm3

Forced lubrication:0.03 cm3/6 min x 16667 min

= 83.3 cm3

Amount of lubricating oil used is 1/250that of forced lubrication.

Comparison

Ball Screw Lubricator QZ

Comparison of Amount of LubricatingOil Used After Travelling 5000 km

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Stainless Steel LM Guide delivers outstanding corrosion resistance as a result of using martensitestainless steel. In addition, heat treatment to a level of HRC58 or higher results in a long service life,enabling it to withstand high loads.

Although plastic end plates are used in ordinary environments, when used in a vacuum environment,SUS304 (austenite stainless steel) is used for the end plates to reduce the level of released gases.SUS304 materials are characterized by low oxidation and low levels of released gases.

Stainless Steel LM Guide Low

TemperaturesCorrosion

ResistanceVacuumClean

Rooms

(SUS304)

(THK-EX50)

(SUS440C)

(THK-EX50)

End plate

Ball

LM rail

LM block

End plate(synthetic plastic)

Side seal(synthetic rubber)

Ball(SUS431)

LM rail(SUS304)

Retaining plate(SUS304)

Retaining plate(SUS304)

Grease nipple(SUS304)

End seal(synthetic rubber)

LM block(SUS431)

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Structure of the Type HSR-M2A High Corrosion Resistance LM Guide

Austenite stainless steel SUS304, offering excellentcorrosion resistance, is used for the LM rail, wile SUS431,offering the highest level of corrosion resistance amongmartensite stainless steel materials, is used for the LM blockand balls. The result is a significant improvement in corrosionresistance over conventional stainless steel (SUS440C).

High Corrosion Resistance LM Guide Corrosion

ResistanceVacuumClean

Rooms


Standard Stainless Steel Guide

20

14

12

10

8

6

4

2

0Normal

temperature150°C

Measurement temperature

Flu

ctu

ation v

alu

e (

N) —THK high-temperature grease

...Competitor’s high-temperature grease

End plate(SUS304)

Side seal(high-temperature rubber)

Ball(SUS44C)

LM rail(THK-EX50)

End seal(high-temperature rubber)

LM block(THK-EX50)

45

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Structure and Materials of High-Temperature LM Guide (Type HSR)

0.02

0

-0.02

-0.04

-0.06

-0.08

-0.1

-0.12

-0.14High-temperature

productStandardproduct

Stainless steelproduct

Am

ount

of c

hang

e (m

m) 0.2

0.15

0.1

0.05

0High-temperature

productStandardproduct

Stainless steelproduct

Am

ount

of c

hang

e (m

m)

Vertical direction

Lateral direction

■Grease-Induced Rolling Resistance Data

8

6

4

2

0150°C

Me

an

va

lue

(N

)

Normaltemperature

Measurement temperature

—THK high-temperature grease...Competitor’s high-temperature grease

Total length of LM rail Curvature of LM rail

Mean value

• Total length and curvature dataindicate the amount of change whenfrom normal temperature to 150°C for100 hours followed by cooling tonormal temperature.

• HSR25 + 580L high-temperature,standard and stainless steel productswere used for the samples.

Dimension stabilizationtreatment makes it possible toreduce dimensional changesfollowing heating and coolingto extremely low levels.

High-temperature grease isused that minimizes changesand fluctuations (catching) inrolling resistance caused bythe grease even when thetemperature changes fromnormal temperature to hightemperature.

HSR25M1R1C1 is used as the samplefor the above data.

The LM block and LM rail are made of -EX50 martensite stainless steel additionally treatedfor dimensional stability to minimize the effects of heat on dimensional changes.

SUS304 austenite stainless steel is used for the end plates for enhanced heat resistance.

High-Temperature LM Guide High

TemperaturesVacuum

■Dimensional Stability Data

Fluctuation value

Spceific heat capacity : 0.481J/(g • K)

Coefficient of thermal conductivity: 20.67W/(m • K)

Mean coefficient of linear expansion : 11.8 x 10-6/°C

Thermal Characteristics ofLM Rail and LM Block Materials

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AP-HC treatment results in high surface hardness and offers excellentwear resistance. The large amount of wear occurring in the initial portion of thegraph is considered to be attributed to initial wear of the end seals.

Note: THK AP-HC treatment (equivalent to hard chrome plating)THK AP-CF treatment (equivalent to black chrome plating + fluororesin coating)

■Characteristics of AP-HC Treatment

■ AP-HC TreatmentTHK AP-HC treatment is equivalent to hard chrome plating, and allows for corrosion resistance

nearly equivalent to that of martensite stainless steel.In addition, since surface treatment is performed that results in the formation of a film having ahardness of 700 HV or more, dust generation is reduced while offering outstanding wear resistance.

Surface Treatment Low

TemperaturesCorrosion

ResistanceClean

Rooms

00

20

40

60

80

10 20 30 40 50

Time (hours)

AP-CF (without seal)

AP-CF (with seal)

AP-HC (with seal)

Dus

t cou

nt P

(p/

1-m

in)

Test ConditionsLM guide model numbers :SSR20WF + 280LF (AP-CF with seal)SSR20UUF + 280LF (AP-CF without seal)SSR20UUF + 280LF (AP-HC with seal)Injected grease : AFE GreaseAmount applied : 1 cc (1 block)

Speed : 30 m/min (max)Stroke : 200 mmMeasurement flow rate : 1 liter/minClean room volume : 1.7 liters (acrylic case)Measuring instrument : Dust counterMeasured particle size : 0.3 µm and above

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AP-HC

AP-C

AP-CF

Appearance

Metallic gloss

Black gloss

Black gloss

Surfacetreatment

Wearresistance

Surfacehardness

Rust preventioncapabilities Sealing

(Superior)

Cycled saltwater spraying testSprayed solution : 1% NaCl solutionCycle : Spraying for 6 hours followed by drying for 6 hoursTemperature conditions : During spraying : 35°C

During drying : 60°C

■ AP-C TreatmentTHK AP-C treatment consists of black film treatment for the purpose of improving corrosion resistance.

It is used in applications requiring rust prevention since it is priced lower than stainless steel LM guides.

■ AP-CF TreatmentTHK AP-CF treatment consists of compound surface treatment in which a special fluororesin is coated

into a black film. Since this treatment results in complete coverage of metal surfaces, it offers a high degreeof rust prevention and is suitable in cases requiring a high level of corrosion resistance. Moreover, since thefluororesin constitutes a chemically stable film, it also offers outstanding contamination resistance.

Before testing

After 6 hours

After 24 hours

After 96 hours

Austenitestainless steel

Martensitestainless steel AP-HC AP-C AP-CF

Test material

Time

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Test itemWorking temperature range (°C)Mixing consistency (25°C, 60 W)Dropping point : °CCopper plate corrosion (100°C, 24h)Evaporation : mass% (99°C, 22h)Oil separation : mass% (100°C, 24h)Oxidation stability : kPa (99°C, 100h)Impurities : quantity/cm2 25 µm or larger 75 µm or larger 125 µm or largerMixture stability (100,000 W)Low-temperature torque : StartingN-m (–20°C) RunningApparent viscosity : Pa-s (–10°C, 10S-1)Timken load resistance performance : NFour-ball test (fused load) : NAnti-fletching performance : mg

Bearing rust prevention : (52°C, 48h)

Testing method—

JIS K2220 5.3JIS K2220 5.4JIS K2220 5.5JIS K2220 5.6JIS K2220 5.7JIS K2220 5.8

JIS K2220 5.9

JIS K2220 5.11

JIS K2220 5.14

JIS K2220 5.15JIS K2220 5.16ASTM D2596Complies withASTM D4170ASTM D1743

Typical property values

–40 - 120315216

Passing0.430.5739000

3290.220.04340088.230893.8

#1

0

Time (min)

3000

2000

1000

0

AFF GreaseAFE GreaseTypical low dust generation greaseGeneral-purpose grease

Am

ount

of d

ust g

ener

ated

(par

ticle

s/2

min

-lite

r)

600300 900

AFF

Operating Time and Dust Generation

Item

Model used

Amount of grease injected

Air supply volume

Measuring instrument

Measured particle size

Speed

Stroke

Description

SR20W + 280LP

1 cm3/1 LM block (initial injection only)

500 cm3/min

Particle counter

0.3 µm and above

30 m/min

200 mm

Test Conditions

■Low Dust Generation Characteristics

0 10 20 30

Operating time (min)

40 50 60

60

50

70

30

20

10

0

AFF GreaseAFB GreaseTypical low dust generation grease ATypical low dust generation grease B

Rol

ling

resi

stan

ce v

alue

(N

)

AFF

0 2 4 6 8 10

AFF Grease

AFB Grease

Competitor’s low dust generation grease A

Competitor’s low dust generation grease B

Grease viscous resistance value (N)

ItemModel used

Amount of grease injectedSpeed

DescriptionHSR25A1C1 + 580LP

3 cm3/1 LM block (initial injection only)10 mm/s

(23°C)

Test Conditions

ItemModel used

Amount of grease injectedSpeedStroke

DescriptionHSR35RC0 + 440LP

4 cm3/1 LM block (initial injection only)1 mm/s3 mm

Test Conditions

Low-Speed Rolling Resistance ValuesGrease Viscous Resistance Values

AFF Grease is a high-grade syntheticoil that uses a lithium-based thickener andspecial additives to realize the perfect balance ofstable rolling resistance, low dust generation andflaking resistance not possible with conventionalvacuum grease and low dust generation grease.

The use of THK AFF Grease results inimproved uniform velocity characteristics of theprecision positioning units used in semiconductorand liquid crystal production systems as well asimproved response during micro-step feeding.Moreover, due to its excellent flaking resistanceto minute vibrations (f ine movement wearperformance), the intervals between lubricationtimes can be extended resulting in a reduction inmaintenance costs.

■Stable Rolling Resistance Values

AFF Grease Clean

Rooms

Typical Properties of AFF Grease

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Test item and conditions

Mixing consistency (25°C, 60 W)

Dropping point : °C

Oil separation : (150°C, 24h) %

Oxidation stability : (99°C, 100h) MPa

Bearing rust resistance : (52°C, 48h)

Base oil kinematic viscosity : cm3/S (cSt) 100°C

Appearance

Working temperature range

AFE Grease

280

260<

1.8

0.01

#1

12.8 (12.8)

Light brown consistency

–40°C - +200°C

0 20 40 60

Operating time (h)

80 100

5000

4000

3000

2000

1000

0

AFF GreaseGeneral-purpose greaseVacuum greaseCompetitor’s low dust generation greaseA

mou

nt o

f dus

t gen

erat

ed (

N)

LM System Operating Time and Dust Generation

Item

Model used

Ball screw rotating speed

Stroke


Measurement flow rate

Measuring instrument

Particle size

Description

Type KR4610

1000min-1

210mm

Screw, guide: 2 cc each

1 liter/min

Dust counter

0.5 µm and above

Test Conditions

AFE Grease

Typical low dust generation grease

Distance traveled

Name290km 440km

Hardly any color changeor damage

Hardly any color changeor damage

Magnification: 200X

Surface Status of Balls After Traveling

Item

Model used

Speed

Loaded


Conditions

HSR25A

30m/min

4.9kN

1 cc/groove (initial injection only)

Test Conditions

■Low Dust Generation Characteristics

■Long Service Life Characteristics

AFE Grease uses for its base oil ahigh-grade synthetic oil along with a urea-based thickener for outstanding low dustgeneration characteristics.

Since THK AFE Grease is able toaccommodate a wide temperature range fromlow temperatures to high temperatures, andgenerates lower levels of dust than vacuumgrease and typical low dust generation greaseconventionally used for low dust generation, itis optimal for the LM guide, ball screws andvarious other units of semiconductor and liquiddisplay production systems. In addition, it alsocontributes to reduced maintenance costs bybeing able to significantly extend the servicelife of LM systems.

AFE Grease Clean

Rooms

Typical Properties of AFE Grease

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Test item

Mixing consistency (25°C, 60 times)


Copper plate corrosion (Method B, 100°C, 24h)

Evaporation : mass% (99°C, 22h)

Oil separation : mass% (100°C, 24h)

Oxidation stability : Mpa (99°C, 100h)

Mixture stability (100,000 times)

Rinsing resistance : mass% (38°C, 1 h)

Low-temperature torque : Starting

N-m (–54°C) Running

Rust prevention test : (52°C, 48h)

Testing method

JIS K2220 5.3

JIS K2220 5.4

JIS K2220 5.5

JIS K2220 5.6

JIS K2220 5.7

JIS K2220 5.8

JIS K2220 5.11

JIS K2220 5.12

JIS K2220 5.14

ASTM D1743

Typical values

285

261

Passing

0.20

0.50

0.029

329

0.6

0.439

0.049

1,1,1

Typical Properties of AFG Grease

0 500 1000 1500

Shaft rotating speed (min-1)

2000 2500 3000 3500

60

50

40

30

20

AFG Grease

Typical grease

Sat

urat

ion

tem

pera

ture

of

nut e

xter

ior

(°C

)

Item

Shaft diameter/lead

Speed

Shaft rotating speed

Stroke


Temperature measurementlocation

Description

32/10mm

67 - 500mm/s

400 - 3000min 1

400mm

12cm3

Nut exterior

Appearance of shaft traveled region after traveling for 1000 km Appearance of balls after traveling for 1000 km

There are no abnormalities observed.

Unused

Aftertravel

Item

Shaft diameter/lead

Max. rotating speed

Stroke

Acceleration

Description

32/10mm

3900 min-1 (DN value: 130,000)

400 mm

9.8 m/s2

[Lubrication Conditions]

Lubricant : AFG GreaseInjection volume : 12 cm3

(initial injection only)

AFG Grease uses for its base oil ahigh-grade synthetic oil along with a urea-based thickener for outstanding low dustgeneration characteristics. It also reducesheat generation during high-speed use whileoffering excellent oxidation stability.

AFG GreaseHigh

Temperatures

■Low Heat Generation Characteristics

■Ball Screw High-Speed Durability Test Combining with a ball screw with ballcage enabled use at ultra-highspeeds at a DN value of 130,000.

Test Conditions

Test Conditions

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Test item

Mixing consistency (25°C, 60 W)


Copper plate corrosion (Method B, 100°C, 24h)

Evaporation : (Method B, 177°C, 22h)

Oil separation : (177°C, 30h)

Oxidation stability : (99°C, 100h) MPa

Impurities : quantity/cm2 25-75 µm

75 µm or larger

Mixture stability (100,000 times)

Rinsing resistance : (38°C, 1 h) %

Low-temperature torque : Starting

N-m (–54°C) Running

Bearing rust prevention : (52°C, 48h)

Vibration test : (200 hr)

Working temperature range (°C)

Typical values

288

269

Passing

7.9

2.0

0.031

370

0

3.41

0.6

0.439

0.049

1,1,1

Passing

–52°C - +177°C

AFC Grease uses a high-gradesynthetic oil for its base oil along with a urea-based thickener and special additives torealize extremely outstanding flaking andcorrosion resistance.

Since AFC Grease also offers excellentoxidation stability, the intervals betweenlubrication times can be extended resulting ina reduction in maintenance costs ascompared with typical metallic soap-basedgrease.

AFC Grease

Item

Stroke

Strokes/min

Total strokes

Bearing pressure


Description

3 mm

200 min-1

2.88 x 105 (24 hours)

1118MPa

12 g/unit (supplied every 8 hours)

■Flaking and Corrosion Resistance Test Data

Typical Properties of AFC Grease

1mm

1µm

1mm

2µm

Before travel

After travel

1mm

1µm

1mm

2µm

Before travel

After travel

AFC Grease General-purpose grease

Test Conditions

Fine

MovementLow

Temperatures

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Special Environmental Specificationsof THK Linear Motion Systems

TechnicalReference

Smooth Silent Ecological

CATALOG No.272E

Clean

RoomsHigh

SpeedCorrosion

ResistanceVacuum High

Temperatures Low

Temperatures Fine

Movement

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