Why Your Automatic Systems Need to be Lubricated
When it comes to your automatic systems, system lubrication is typically accomplished with a natural gas engine oil (NGEO) having a viscosity of an SAE 40 grade (or a heavy SAE 30), as used in the crankcase. With such important pieces of equipment in your business, you’ll want to ensure that your systems are long lasting. Proper lubrication and maintenance can prolong the life of your system components, increasing performance and productivity and reducing repair costs.
Lubrication is one of the most crucial preventive maintenance steps for maintaining a fleet’s life and productivity. Compared to manual lubrication, automatic lubrication provides consistent lubrication on a more frequent basis. A lack of lubrication can create heat and wear, while a surplus can cause drag, heat and wear, as well as damaged seals. Rather than let your systems die out quickly, improve functionality with automatic system lubrication.
Here’s why you automatic systems need to be lubricated:
- Energy Efficiency
- System Reliability
- Reduce Equipment Contaminants
- Protect Your Equipment
Energy Efficiency
When it comes to your automatic systems, working with environmentally friendly practices that prove to be energy efficient is becoming more and more important. With automatic system lubrication, your equipment won’t spin out too quickly, or get stuck in a technical rut.
As most manual lubricants are derived from similar oil used to produce fossil fuels, using less lubricant tends to be better for the environment. With automatic lubrication systems, your equipment can not only apply less lubricant more frequently, reducing waste, but can also make use of a variety of oil lubricant blends. Overall, automatic lubrication systems can create energy savings and protect the environment.
System Reliability
Your automatic systems run the show when it comes to your business. As reliability is always going to be a concern, a manual lubrication plan can result in system downtime. When you incorporate automatic lubrication systems into your maintenance plans, you can trust that the right amount of lubricant will reach critical points within your machinery, improving system reliability.
These intuitive lubrication systems can often offer system monitoring options that will alert your technicians to a problem with lubrication supply. With the right amounts of lubrication improving the general functionality of your equipment, you can rest assured that your systems will remain in place.
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Reduce Equipment Contaminants
Contaminants such as chemicals, rocks, sand and other particles are often forced into the lubrication points of your machinery. Without regular maintenance or the proper amounts of oil lubrication, your systems could see a decrease in their lifespan. Rather than deal with system downtime, automatic lubrication allows grease to be pumped through a filter before it enters the reservoir of the lubricator.
These automatic systems thus limit the penetration of contaminants into your machinery. In many operating conditions, there are natural contaminants present, which can negatively impact lubrication points and cause more wear and tear on your equipment. This is especially true when manual lubrication methods are used. Regular maintenance and lubrication through automated systems can ensure your equipment is well maintained, clean and free of contaminants that could affect the health of your systems.
Protect Your Equipment
Overall, automatic lubrication systems ensure that your equipment will be well maintained. With notification points that direct lubrication to your systems at optimal times, in optimal conditions and with the right quantities, you can properly protect your manufacturing systems.
In addition, lubricant points are often located in hard-to-reach places, putting technicians or operators at risk. Automated lubrication is generally a safer way to provide system lubrication. In this regard, you can both protect your equipment and the wellbeing of your employees and technicians.
Optimal lubrication can be achieved by applying clean lubricant frequently and monitoring performance through these automated systems. Ensure the safety of your equipment and employees by implementing automatic lubrication.
Invest with Air & Hydraulic Equipment Inc.
Air & Hydraulic Equipment offers lubrication systems for industrial and mobile applications. These systems provide the appropriate lubrication quantity at the correct intervals minimizing friction and wear and optimizing bearing and machine service life.
We have certified SKF Lincoln lubrication experts and engineers on staff qualified to help you establish, purchase, and install the correct system for your application.
Our Automatic Lubrication Installation Services Include:
- Customized Lubrication System Design
- System Installation and Start Up
- Service and Repair
- Pre-Assembled Lubrication Kits
- System Components and Spare Parts
