Centralised Lubrication Extends Service Life

Centralised Lubrication Extends Service Life The MultiLube system offers complete control over the frequency and volume of the lubricants that are discharged, thereby extending the service life of equipment SKF has launched its latest Safematic centralised multiple-point lubrication system. Specifically designed for use on factory production lines and in industrial machinery, the ready-to-install system can be remotely programmed to feed lubricant to multiple positions at regular intervals. Called the MultiLube, the fully automated unit offers complete control over the frequency and volume of the lubricants that are discharged, thereby extending the service life of equipment, reducing operating costs, and eliminating possible safety issues that can be associated with manually operated lubrication systems. The traditional method of manual or semi-automatic lubrication can be inefficient and often inaccurate, with equipment being under or over lubricated, or with lubrication being overlooked altogether. By comparison, the MultiLube system provides a central unit that automatically dispenses an exact quantity of lubricant only when and where it is required.The compact modular unit comprises a reservoir, available in two sizes, and a pressure-controlled pump mechanism, which systematically distributes measured quantities of lubricant via single or dual pipelines for both greases and oils. A range of nozzles and applicators is available for moving surfaces such as conveyors, chains, rotating shafts, steering axles and pivot arms.To maintain the optimum operating condition of the lubricant a built in heater is incorporated to ensure the correct temperature of the lubricant whilst in the pumps reservoir. A MultiLube centralised lubrication system can be re-filled at any stage, even during the production process, significantly reducing wear and tear, and enabling engineers to reduce associated downtime and maintenance costs. The MultiLube's built-in control panel is capable of interfacing with higher level control devices such as SMS and GMS connections to adjust lubrication cycles and pressure limits. The centralised lubrication system is compatible with lubricant types NLG1 to NLG2, offers a choice of two reservoir capacities at 4L and 10L, and can operate on 24, 115 or 230V supplies.