Prior to inserting 5/8" Easy Bar into your kiln you should measure your creep at each pier to determine the optimal number of easy bars to insert  in a given time period. 

 True Creep is the amount of creep originally designed into the Kiln.  Creep is the amount of slip in the gap between the inside bore of the tire and outside surface of the kiln shell or filler bars.  To calculate your True Creep measure the gap between the inside tire bore and the filler bars at the 12 o'clock position. Once you determine this number, multiply it by 3 to determine your true creep.

A reading should be taken at each tire to assess the actual amount of creep that is occurring.  The goal is to maintain at least "true creep" at each tire to minimize wear to your kiln. The actual obtainable creep maybe less than the true creep due to cold welding or excess friction between the tire and filler bar surfaces.

Initial application interval:

The kiln should be at operating temperature before applying!  One Easy Bar is manually placed every ¼ revolution (4 per application) between filler pads at the 5 or 7 o'clock positions.  Application should be made on the "uphill" side in the "outbound" direction of the tire or riding ring for proper lubrication.        

 Caution:  Avoid any excess of Easy Bar from coming in contact with the surface of the trunnion/carrying rolls.

 Ongoing application:

The application interval is dictated by maintaining tire creep.  Add as many bars as required to maintain at least true creep. 

Since each kiln or dryer is unique, the application amount may vary from pier to pier due to operating temperature and equipment tolerances.  The lubricator must monitor the amount of creep and determine the proper amount to use and adjust application as needed.

For kilns without filler pads:

One Easy Bar should be placed at top dead center, at ¼ rotation intervals, for one full revolution when kiln is at operating temperature.

Ordering information:

Call (770) 424-4093 or fax (770) 426-4167 with purchase order number, ship to and billing information.  Allow 4 to 6 days delivery via UPS.

Storage:

Store Easy Bar in a clean, dry area where temperatures are below 115° Fahrenheit.

For questions regarding Easy Bar or our other high performance lubricants, call the professionals at C&C Oil Company.