Automatic Lubrication System
Automatic Lubrication System
What is an Automatic Lubrication System?
Automatic lubrication is the general name of systems that lubricate machines and equipment with the correct amount of oil or grease at specified intervals. These systems eliminate the need for manual lubrication, facilitate maintenance processes, reduce wear and extend equipment life.
Working Principle of Automatic Lubrication Systems
Automatic lubrication systems transmit oil or grease to the moving parts of the machine via a pump, pipes and distributors. These systems operate within a certain program using timers or sensors and ensure continuous lubrication of the machines.
Advantages of Automatic Lubrication Systems
Longer Equipment Life: Wear and tear are minimized thanks to continuous and accurate lubrication.
Less Maintenance Cost:
Reduces maintenance costs by reducing failure and downtime.
More Efficient Operation:
Provides uninterrupted and effective lubrication compared to manual lubrication.
Work Safety and Environmentally Friendly Use:
Increases work safety by reducing the need for manual lubrication in hazardous environments, protects the environment by preventing oil waste and leaks.
Automatic Lubrication Types
Progressive Lubrication
Progressive lubrication systems are used to lubricate the friction points of machines or machines with oil or grease (up to NLGI 2). It guarantees a correct flow for each point with divider blocks with outputs from 3 to 24. The system is easy to control and can be monitored with the main control panel electrical switch.
Volumetric Lubrication
The volumetric system is based on Positive Displacement Injectors (PDI). Oil or soft oil is distributed to each point in a precise, predetermined volume, unaffected by temperature or viscosity of the lubricant. With both electric and pneumatic pumps, a flow rate of over 500 cc / minute is provided per cycle (15 mm to 1000 mm³).
Minimal Lubrication
Tool life is significantly increased and maintenance and spare parts costs are reduced, reduced handling and storage of hazardous materials means a safer, cleaner work environment 34 and cleaning is easy using only soap and hot water (160°F / 70°C). Since the tools and parts remain at room temperature during the cutting process, LAK Lubetool micro-lubrication systems are suitable for preventing heat build-up and controlling thermal distortion, while ensuring realistic cutting and vacuuming machine operation.
Air/Oil Lubrication
Air/oil is a safe and economical innovative technology for high-speed spindle lubrication. The main application areas of these systems are lubrication and cooling of internal bearings in the spindle. Micro pneumatic systems are equipped with an inductive sensor. In this system, pumps are used to lubricate the lubrication points with the correct lubricant. This check is done at each discharge.
Resistance Lubrication
Less complex, inexpensive and easier to install than other systems. Single Line Resistance System Measuring Units facilitate the supply of small doses of average oil. It can be used with both electric and manual pumps and a range of Measuring Units to provide a flow of up to 200 cc / min. The oil dosing pump is proportional to the pressure and oil viscosity.
Automatic Lubrication Areas of Use
Industrial Machinery:
Bearings, conveyors, pumps and press machines in production facilities.
Automotive Sector:
To reduce the maintenance needs of heavy vehicles, buses and fleets.
Construction Equipment:
Machine working in harsh conditions such as excavators, loaders, bulldozers and cranes.
Mining & Quarries:
Heavy duty machines such as large-scale mining machines, drilling machines and crushers.
Agricultural Machinery:
Agricultural equipment such as tractors, combines and irrigation systems.
Wind Energy:
To ensure efficient operation of bearings and gears in wind turbines.
Marine & Offshore:
To protect ships, offshore drilling platforms and port equipment.
Iron-Steel & Cement Factories:
Furnaces, mills and cylinder machines exposed to high temperatures and heavy loads.