Leroy-Somer — Reconditioning bearings with grease nipples
Maintenance
From a Leroy-Somer service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Before you start
- Too much grease causes the bearing to overheat.
Procedure
- Always begin by cleaning the waste grease channel.
- If using the grease stated on the nameplate, remove the covers and clean the grease nipple heads.
- If a different grease is used, dismantle the motor and clean bearings and accessories with degreasing agent.
- Fill the inner free spaces of bearing retainers, flanges and grease pipes and 30% of the bearing free space.
- Rotate the motor shaft to distribute the grease.
Tools required
- degreasing agent Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- 30% of bearing free space
Source: Leroy-Somer service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.