Machine lubrication is a critically important step of your roll forming maintenance schedule. Proper lubrication keeps your machinery in top working order so you can form consistent, high-quality products and make the most of your equipment investments. In this post, we'll outline a standard roll forming machinery lubrication guide for your operators and maintenance technicians to follow.
As an important note, lubrication requirements will vary depending upon design and operating conditions. Be sure to consult manufacturers' operating procedures and recommendations for maintenance and lubrication, especially for custom or specialized roll forming machinery.
Lubrication Guide for Common Roll Forming Machinery
| Machine | Part | Type | Service Period | Lubricant |
| Cold Roll Forming Machines and Tube Mills | Bearings | Anti-Friction | Every 8 Hours | Mobilux EP2 |
| Plain Sleeve | Every 8 Hours | Mobilux EP2 | ||
| Gear Drives |
Combination Spur and Worm |
Maintain Levels | Mobil Gear 630 (See note 1) | |
| Spur Only | Maintain Levels | Mobil Gear 630 (See note 1) | ||
| Worm Only | Maintain Levels |
Mobil Gear 630 (See note 1) |
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Slow Speed Gear Sets |
Maintain Levels |
Mobil Gear SHC 630 (Synthetic) (See note 1) |
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| Gear Cases w/ Forced Lube System or Spray | Fill as Required |
Mobil Gear SHC 630 (Synthetic) (See note 1) |
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| Double Enveloping Worm Gears or Cone Drive Units |
Mobil Gear SHC 630 (Synthetic) (See note 1) |
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Chain Drives |
Silent - Open or Closed |
Weekly | Mobil Vactra Oil Extra Heavy | |
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Enclosed Roller Chain |
Mobil D.T.E. 26 |
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Couplings |
Chain Type |
Monthly |
Mobilux EP2 |
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Gear or Enclosed Type |
Yearly |
Mobilux EP2 |
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Hydraulic Power Units |
Pump and Motor Supply Systems - Petroleum, Mineral Oil based |
**Mobil D.T.E. Series Oils |
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Phosphate Ester or Water Glycol Systems Are Based on User Requirement - All Pumps, Seals and System Components Must be Compatible |
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Pneumatic Systems |
Cylinders & Other Pneumatic Actuators |
Filter, Regulator, Lubricator Units - Fill as Required |
Mobil D.T.E. 24 |
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Welder Bearing Boxes |
Every 3 Months |
Tower RL-2 |
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Mill Sumps |
Dilutes up to 19:1 (5%) with tap water |
Tower Oil Rollform 1054-RF |
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Automatic Cutoff Machines Mechanical |
Bearings |
Anti-friction and plain |
Every 8 hours |
Mobilux EP2 |
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Pneumatic Cylinders |
Regulator, Filter, Lubricator Units - Fill as Required |
Mobil D.T.E. 24 |
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Air Clutch |
Do Not Lubricate |
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Ways |
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Weekly |
Mobil Vactra 4 |
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Automatic Cutoff Machines Pneumatic |
Bearings |
Anti-friction and plain |
Every 8 hours |
Mobilux EP2 |
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Pneumatic Supply Systems |
Regulator, Filter, Lubricator Units - Fill as Required |
Mobil D.T.E. 24 |
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Guide Posts |
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Tower RL-2 |
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Automatic Cutoff Machines Rotary |
Bearings |
Anti-friction and plain |
Every 8 hours |
Mobilux EP2 |
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Gear Drives |
Mobil Gear 630 |
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Chain Drive |
Silent |
Mobil D.T.E. 26 |
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Hydraulic Power Units |
Pump and Motor Supply Systems - Petroleum, Mineral Oil based |
**Mobil D.T.E. Series Oils |
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Phosphate Ester or Water Glycol Systems Are Based on User Requirement - All Pumps, Seals and System Components Must be Compatible |
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Pneumatic Cylinders |
Regulator, Filter, Lubricator Units - Fill as Required |
Mobil D.T.E. 24 |
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Ways |
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Weekly |
Mobil Vactra 4 |
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Automatic Cutoff Machines Abrasive or Saw
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Bearings |
Anti-friction and plain |
Every 8 hours |
Mobilux EP2 |
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Hydraulic Power Units |
Pump and Motor Supply Systems - Petroleum, Mineral Oil based |
**Mobil D.T.E. Series Oils |
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Phosphate Ester or Water Glycol Systems Are Based on User Requirement - All Pumps, Seals and System Components Must be Compatible |
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Pneumatic Cylinders |
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Regulator, Filter, Lubricator Units - Fill as Required |
Mobil D.T.E. 24 |
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Ways |
Weekly |
Mobil Vactra 4 |
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Automatic Central Lubrication Systems |
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All |
Fill as Required Set Cycles to System Requirements |
Mobilux EP1 |
** Grade selection to be based upon hydraulic pump manufacturer’s specifications and conditions.
Note 1: At strip speeds of less than 30 fpm, use Mobil SHC 630