It is important to regularly inspect the external and internal cage mill components. That means greasing the bearing assemblies and maintaining a consistent routine. Refer to the specific machine’s manual to adhere to a recommended maintenance program. In general, grease the bearings every 40 hours of run time. This timing could mean 5 days or 2 days depending on the process. When inspecting the shaft assembly, check the labyrinth seals purge grease to assure contaminants are expunged from the bearings.
