What is an automatic central lubrication system?

Automatic lubrication less wear, lower maintenance costs and uptime by delivering the right grease at the right time

What Is Automatic Lubrication?

Automatic lubrication is the automatic and scheduled delivery of the correct amount of grease or oil to multiple lubrication points on a machine. Instead of an operator having to manually lubricate every lubrication point, an automatic lubrication system takes care of this process.

With a central lubrication system, the lubricant is supplied from a central pump through lines and metering devices to the various lubrication points. The system can be controlled by a timer and, depending on the application, can also use sensors, monitoring or other forms of control.

The main advantage is that lubrication points are supplied with the right amount of lubricant at regular intervals. This helps prevent both under- and over-lubrication. A consistent lubrication film can reduce friction, heat generation and wear, helping to extend the service life of bearings and other moving components.

Automatic lubrication also offers practical benefits. Employees spend less time on manual lubrication and have less need to access difficult or potentially hazardous lubrication points. This saves time and contributes to safer and more efficient maintenance.

Automatic lubrication systems are used in industries including industry, agriculture, earthmoving, transport, maritime applications, infrastructure and cranes. Each system is tailored to the machine, number of lubrication points, operating conditions and lubricant being used.

In short: automatic lubrication ensures that a machine is lubricated at the right time, at the right location and with the right amount of lubricant. This can make maintenance more efficient while improving the reliability and availability of machinery.

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