MARCH 3, 2026
Farval Turns 100
A Century of Heavy-Duty Automatic Lubrication Excellence
In 1926, Farval was founded with a singular mission: keep heavy industrial machinery running reliably, no matter the environment. The challenge was straightforward but unforgiving — industrial equipment in steel mills, mines, cement plants, and heavy manufacturing facilities demanded consistent, precision lubrication to survive punishing operating conditions. Farval answered that challenge.
One hundred years later, Farval automatic lubrication systems are deployed across some of the most demanding industrial environments on earth. The technology has evolved. The global footprint has expanded. But the core mission of delivering reliable, heavy-duty lubrication where it matters most remains exactly the same.
From 1926 to Today:
How Farval Became an Industry Standard
Farval's story begins at a time when industrial lubrication was largely manual — a labor-intensive process prone to inconsistency, missed lubrication points, and costly equipment failures. Early Farval engineers recognized that the future of industrial reliability depended on automating this process.
Over the following decades, Farval developed and refined centralized lubrication systems built specifically for harsh, high-demand applications. The brand became synonymous with durability in industries that cannot afford unplanned downtime — steel production, mining, cement manufacturing, and heavy construction.
Today, under Bijur Delimon International, Farval continues as an established leader in heavy-duty lubrication, with a product portfolio spanning progressive lubrication systems, Dualine systems, positive displacement injectors, and series progressive valves. Each product line carries forward the same foundational philosophy: engineer for the worst-case scenario, and everything else takes care of itself.
100 Years Strong Stands For:
Farval automatic lubrication systems were not designed for controlled laboratory conditions — they were developed for the environments that destroy ordinary lubrication equipment. High operating temperatures. Pervasive contamination from dust, debris, and abrasive particles. Continuous shock loads and vibration. Remote installations that make manual lubrication impractical or unsafe.
Industries including steel production, mining, and cement manufacturing place extreme demands on every component of a machine. Farval systems are built to meet those demands without compromise, delivering consistent, measured lubrication to every bearing and friction point — automatically, and on a precise cycle — regardless of what the surrounding environment throws at them.
For 100 years, Farval has prioritized consistent, dependable lubrication delivery over cost-cutting convenience. This philosophy has produced measurable, real-world results for industrial operators worldwide:
When you extend bearing life and reduce downtime, the ROI on a well-designed automatic lubrication system is measurable and often dramatic. This is the value Farval has delivered to industrial operators for a century.
One of Farval's defining engineering principles is that lubrication systems should be designed around the realities of each specific application — not adapted from a generic solution after the fact. A steel mill presents a fundamentally different lubrication challenge than an underground mining operation or a cement kiln. Farval systems are engineered accordingly.
This application-driven approach is why Farval products are found across such a diverse range of heavy industry. Whether the requirement is a progressive lubrication system for a screw conveyor in a wastewater plant, or a Dualine system for a large steel mill with dozens of bearing points, Farval has a field-proven solution.
Farval solutions are not theoretical — they are refined through 100 years of deployment in the most demanding industrial applications on earth, such as steel mills, underground mines, cement plants, and heavy construction equipment. If a system carries the Farval name, it has been tested by time and proven by performance in the field.
That depth of real-world experience is something no new entrant to the lubrication market can replicate. It is built into the design philosophy, the materials selection, the manufacturing standards, and the technical support that Farval provides to customers worldwide.
View the Farval Dualine® Design Guide for a more in-depth look at planning and designing a dual line system.
100 Years Strong is a reflection of a century of engineering, field-proven performance, and a relentless commitment to keeping industrial equipment running.
100 Years Strong is a reflection of a century of engineering, field-proven performance, and a relentless commitment to keeping industrial equipment running.
Entering the Second Century: The Mission Continues
As Farval enters its second century, the industrial landscape continues to evolve. Equipment operates faster, works harder, and is expected to run longer between scheduled maintenance intervals. The demand for reliable, automated lubrication has never been greater.
The Farval engineering team, backed by Bijur Delimon International's global resources and technical expertise, continues to develop lubrication solutions that meet these rising expectations. New system designs. Expanded monitoring and control capabilities. Broader application coverage. All built on the same foundation that has made Farval a trusted name in heavy-duty lubrication for 100 years.
The mission for the next 100 years is the same as it has always been: deliver automatic lubrication systems that perform where others fail, in the environments where reliable lubrication matters most.
DD & DM
Valves
CS2000
Central Station
SC400
Controller
Air-Operated
Barrel Pumps
DR4-5
Reversing Valve
Lube Point
Monitor
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100 Years Strong. Built for the Industries That Cannot Stop.