Nowadays, machinery operating in various industrial sectors must conform to high production standards and results.
This represents the need for end users to achieve maximum results in reduced time, a goal which can be attained by subjecting machine components to high mechanical stress.
The installation of an automatic lubrication system contributes decisively to achieving high production standards while increasing machine reliability and reducing time and costs required for maintenance tasks.
An automatic lubrication system, also known as Centralized lubrication, is defined as the following: a controlled and precise amount of lubricant delivered to a specific point at an exact time using the correct method, all while the machine remains operational.
The structure of a lubrication system is composed of a pumping component, lubrication tank, electrical control device, dividers / distributors, and distribution lines (pipes and fittings).
Keeping the machine running during lubrication is also an advantage, because in addition to saving precious time it also promotes a more efficient operation.
Furthermore, integration with sensors and monitoring devices allows for data processing measures to execute predictive interventions in the event of failures or malfunctions.
The latest generation pumps are equipped with IoT features for remote management and monitoring of all functions, thanks to the possibility of connection via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to a PC/ Smartphone.
The installation of an automatic lubrication system allows for the proper amount of a specific lubricant to be applied to an established point at the time in which it is required.
Therefore, it is possible to obtain multiple benefits that positively affect machine productivity while reducing manual intervention which is often more difficult and costly.
Additional aspects for which it is beneficial to outfit a machine with an automatic lubrication solution are listed below.
To reduce:
- friction and wear of components
- energy and lubricant consumption
- the generation of heat
- the noise from friction
- corrosion damage and avoid the insertion of contaminants from the worksite.
- Performance increase
- Improvement of work precision
- Increase of a machine’s lifecycle
- Reduction of maintenance tasks and related costs
- Reduction of machine stoppage
- Improvement of worksite cleanliness and quality
