Lubrication Guide

LUBRICATION GUIDE FOR TOOL BITS

For optimum life and performance of both the tool and tool bushing the hammer must be greased at regular intervals. To grease correctly it is VERY IMPORTANT that the tool bit is fully pushed into the hammer. When starting with a new tool bit clean out any dirt and debris from the chuck housing. Insert the new tool fully. Pump grease into the hammer (count the number of pumps) until grease begins to appear to come out between the tool bit and the lower bushing.


Pump grease into the hammer (count the number of pumps) until grease begins to appear to come out between the tool bit and the lower bushing.


Note the time and continue running the hammer until the shank appears to look dry. Once again note the time. This will give you the approx time interval that you need to grease your hammer on the particular job application the hammer is being used on. Depending on your job the typical grease period could run between 1 to 4 hours. The more the hammer is used the shorter the interval between grease applications. When greasing the hammer for the second time count the number of grease pumps required to make grease appear between lower bashing and tool again. Just as an example you may determine that your hammer requires 6 pumps of grease every two hours. Greasing correctly is very important and this will greatly increase the life of your tool and indeed prevent serious damage to your hammer.

Further to the above please refer to the diagram below to better determine if you are greasing your hammer correctly.


The type of grease utilized is extremely important. Do not use regular grease. Only use ROCKEATER HAMMER GREASE NLGI No 2 or a suitable equivalent from the list below. ROCKEATER does not partake in any brand endorsement nor claims or implies that any particular brand maybe superior to another.



ROCKEATER GREASE DATA SHEET

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND COMPANY NAME

PRODUCT NAME: Rockeater Molytac NLGI No 2 Hydraulic Hammer Grease

PRODUCT CODE: RM 0253/0272

Company Name: CALDERVALE FORGE WORKS LIMITED
                            UNITED KINGDOM
                            Tel + 44 871 237 5003
                            Fax +44 871 915 5533
                            Email : tech@rockeatertools.com

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

MAIN HAZARDS: Not classified as hazardous

3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS: Non- Hazardous substance 1 – 100%

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

EYE CONTACT: Wash out eye with plenty of water. Obtain medical attention if soreness or redness persists

SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap and water. If grease has been injected under the skin, seek Medical advice immediately.

INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use water Spray to cool containers. Use foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or suitable extinguishing media.

EXPOSURE HAZARDS: This product may give rise to hazardous fumes in a fire.

PROTECTION FOR FIRE- FIGHTERS: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: Refer to section 8 for personal protection details.

SPILLAGES: Transfer into suitable containers for recovery or disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING: Avoid direct contact with the substance.

STORAGE:   Store in cool well ventilated area.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Avoid direct contact with the substance.

HAND PROTECTION:   PVC gloves

EYE PROTECTION:   Wear approved safety goggles

BODY PROTECTION:   Normal work wear

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:   Not normally required

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE: Adhesive Grease

COLOUR:   Black

ODOUR:   Odourless

MELTING POINT (°C):   Melts above 150

FLASH POINT (PMCC) (°C):   Exceed 150

SOLUBILITY IN WATER (KG/M3):   Insoluble

DENSITY (KG/M3):   0.92-96 (Measured as kg/litre)

AUTO-FLAMMABILITY (ºC):   Above 200

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY: Stable under normal conditions

CONDITIONS TO AVOID:   Heat

MATERIALS TO AVOID:   Strong oxidising agents

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:   Combustion will generate: smoke, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ACUTE TOXICITY:Low order of acute toxicity

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

MOBILITY: Non volatile. The product is poorly absorbed onto soils or sediments.

PERSISTENCE & DEGRADABILITY: Only slightly biodegradable.

BIO-ACCUMULATION: Product is not expected to bio-accumulate.

13. DISPOSAL RECOMMENDATIONS

PRODUCT DISPOSAL: Dispose in a regulated landfill site or other method for hazardous or toxic waste. Dispose of in accordance with local and national regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN CLASS : Not classified.

ADR/RID – CLASS : Not classified.

IMDG – CLASS : Not classified.

IATA – CLASS : Not classified.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

HAZARD SYMBOLS : No significant hazard.

R PHRASES : NONE.

S PHRASES : NONE.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

PRODUCT USE : For industrial use only. Lubricant.

EC Directive 91/155/EEC defining the laying down and detailed arrangements for the system of specific information relating to Dangerous Preparations Directive – 2001/58/EC. EC Directive 88/379/EEC relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations.

To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. Although certain hazards may be described we cannot predict that these are the only hazards, or combination of hazards, that may exist in a workplace. This MSDS, therefore, forms a component only of a risk assessment carried out by, or on behalf of, the user.