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Lubrication - lubricants and lubrication systems
News Release from: SKF UK | Subject: Centralised lubrication system
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 02 August 2007
Centralised lubrication benefits food
manufacture
A centralised lubrication system will mprove performance and reduce operating costs in a wide range of food and beverage machinery and equipment applications.
SKF has launched its latest Vogel centralised lubrication system, which is specifically designed to improve performance and reduce operating costs in a wide range of food and beverage machinery and equipment applications The ready-to-install automated system can be programmed to apply metered levels of lubrication at multiple points along a production line when and where it is required
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 6 Oct 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The system therefore extends the service life of equipment, reduces downtime, and eliminates possible safety issues sometimes associated with manual or semi-automated lubrication systems.
* Traditional methods can fail - traditional methods of manual or semi-automatic lubrication often fail to deliver effective and accurate levels of lubrication, which can lead to isolated incidences of under or over lubrication.
There is also the possibility of lubrication being overlooked altogether.
Therefore, the efficiency and performance of moving components are reduced, heightening the risk of potential system failure.
* Centralised lubrication offers complete control - the latest centralised lubrication system offers complete control and accuracy over the frequency, volume and position of the lubricant discharged.
A typical system can be constructed from one of several Vogel pumping stations using a single-line, dual-line or progressive feeder type system.
The basic unit layout incorporates essential components such as gear pumps, piston pumps and piston distributors, which can be automatically operated by remote control and pressure switches.
One of the key benefits of the centralised lubrication system is that it enables minimal quantities of lubrication to be used, without affecting production efficiency.
SKF has pioneered minimal quantity lubrication to help customers improve machine reliability and efficiency while minimising operating costs and environmental damage.
Vogel's centralised lubrication systems are compatible with oil and grease lubricants NLGI grades 000 to 2, and are based on DIN ISO 1219 and DIN 24271 standards. Request a free brochure from SKF UK ...
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