Automatic Lubrication Systems FAQ
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MANUAL VS.
AUTOMATIC
How is manual lubrication
maintenance affecting your business?
INDUSTRIES
SERVED
There's an automatic lubrication
set-up for any application.
EQUIPMENT
COMPONENTS
Increase equipment life by decreasing
wear on vital components.
Why Use Automatic Lubrication?
Reduce
Wear
Fact: A bearing that is properly greased will last longer than one starved for lubrication.
Bearings perform at their maximum levels with a film of lubricant providing protection from heat and steel-on-steel contact. It also provides an extra layer of protection from corrosion and contamination. An automatic lubrication system is able to provide a consistent volume of grease to bearings, bushings and pins, so that over- and under-lubrication become a thing of the past.
Increase
Reliability
Fact: Equipment and vehicles with properly greased bearings will last longer than those suffering from under- or over-lubrication.
As bearings are given the proper amount of lubricant, equipment and vehicles can perform in the way they were meant to. More uptime means more time on site, which is profitably seen on the bottom line.
Increase
Efficiency
Fact: Manual lubrication is difficult and sometimes doesn't happen at the worksite or on the road.
An automatic lubrication system takes the responsibility for greasing the vehicle or equipment away from operators or mechanics, allowing them to focus on other things that need attention. Lubrication with an automatic lubrication system is more effective - grease is delivered to the system while the equipment is in use. Not only does this provide a consistent lubrication program, but it also allows components to be greased while in motion, which can greatly extend their life.
More
Focused
PMs
Fact: Scheduled preventative maintenance shutdowns are a necessity, but should be as short as possible.
There are benefits to scheduled PMs - changing of key fluids, tire and component inspection and equipment wash down come to mind. But wouldn't it be great if they didn't last as long as they currently do? An automatic lubrication system needs minimum attention during a scheduled PM - just refill the reservoir and do a quick inspection of hoses and lines and you're ready to get back on the road or to the work site.
Save
Money
Fact: An automatic lubrication system saves you money versus a manual lubrication program.
In today's economy, any cost savings gives you an advantage. A manual greasing program relies on over-lubrication to bridge the time between uncertain greasing opportunities. However, this "feast or famine" approach is flawed, because as the bearings use up grease, they begin to deteriorate from lack of lubricant, leading to shorter component life. An automatic lubrication system saves money on the amount of grease being used, since no grease is wasted. It also protects components, avoiding costly replacement and equipment downtime.