AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION SYSTEMS
Hand
greasing utilizes less that 50% of what is applied. Automatic uses
over 95%! The rule of thumb is to frequently apply a small amount of lubricant.
Construction, OTR and Rail equipment is our main focus. Our crews
install quickly and efficiently. We often relocate the lube points,
provide removable guarding,
Our systems are SMART! They watch for adequate lubricant level and
blocked lines. The operator has an illuminated button for alerting the
operation. DATALOGGER records all system malfunctions with date and
time of occurrence. A management report is provided to document system
performance. Larger 15-liter reservoirs allow up to 300 hours of operation
between refills. Our goal is to time the reservoir refill with the
engine oil change for more convenient servicing. Fault signals an be
imputed to satellite communication systems for instant customer reporting.
These systems consist of a timer, pump, and reservoir that through piping deliver lubricant to individual metering valves that then lubricant the bearings. These systems can operate at pressure up to 3500 psi for positive delivery of the lubricant. They also can offer feed-back as the system faults if they should occur. The timers are integrated with machine control, so lubricant is supplied only when the machine is running, and are easy to program for an infinite range of variables.
In-plant systems normally service between 15 and 200 points. Normal maintenance
needs to be done including periodic inspection of the system.
With proper maintenance the normal life cycle of a lube system is upwards of 15 to 20 years.
Lorenz offers sales, field service, installation
and inspection. Service is available 24/7.
