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Central Lubrication Systems: The Secrets to a Long Lifespan for Your Machinery Fleet!
12. november 2023
2 min read
Central Lubrication Systems: The Secrets to a Long Lifespan for Your Machinery Fleet!
What is the difference between automatic and manual lubrication?
The inevitability of manual lubrication is an uneven lubrication cycle!
An uneven lubrication cycle causes waste of lubricant, allows contaminants to enter the bearing, leading to premature wear and significantly affecting bearing service life.
This is where automatic lubrication comes into play, ensuring the optimal amount of lubricant, thereby preventing both over- and under-lubrication.
Automatic continuous lubrication extends the service life of bearings and prevents unplanned downtime. Small, frequent amounts of lubricant during bearing movement extend the bearing's service life.
*The graph depicts the frequency of manual lubrication and the amount of lubricant compared to an automatic system
Why bearings fail: 34.4% inadequate lubrication – 19.6% contamination – 18.6% other causes – 17.7% installation errors – 6.9% bearing overload – 2.8% storage and handling errors.
Why is automatic lubrication necessary?
Choosing a manual lubrication system for your industrial applications may at first glance seem like an inexpensive solution. However, when all the associated problems are taken into account and compared with the advantages of an automatic lubrication system, the latter ultimately proves to be the most profitable solution.
Disadvantages of manual lubrication
- It is dangerous to lubricate machine lubrication points during operation.
- Stopping the machine causes a decrease in production.
- Removing guards and covers is time-consuming, resulting in additional costs.
Over-lubrication can cause:
- Excessive heat generation
- Component damage
- Seal damage
- Cleaning problems
- Increased downtime
Under-lubrication can cause:
- Increased component wear
- Bearing damage
- Premature failures
- Increased energy consumption
- Increased operating and maintenance costs
In which fields can central lubrication systems be used?
Central lubrication systems are widely used in various fields, including industry, transport and energy production. They help ensure a longer lifespan for machinery, reduce maintenance costs and improve productivity.
Contact us to discuss the specifics of your machines and equipment and your expectations regarding central lubrication systems. Our experts can provide detailed information about the costs and benefits of the systems and help you understand how these systems can benefit your company. We can also discuss the payback period of the project and how central lubrication systems can help reduce maintenance costs.
We represent the lubrication technology solutions of the US manufacturer GRACO in Estonia. GRACO has been developing this field since 1926, and the company's beginnings started precisely when one of the company's founders invented the pneumatic grease gun, which today is already a common tool in every machine maintenance workshop.
We are ready to help you make the right decision and find the best solutions for your specific needs.
Elister
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