Lubricators

Description

Lubricators, also referred as lubrication systems, are equipment which are used to apply a controlled amount of lubricant between surfaces, which move relative to each other. The important parameters to consider when specifying lubricators include capacity, the lubrication flow rate, operating pressure, and maximum operating temperature. The various media choices for lubricators include grease, air and oil, dry lubricant, and oil. Lubricators have different actuation mechanisms such as manual, automatic, mechanical, electric, hydraulic, pneumatic, gravity and electrochemical. Various delivery methods for lubricators such as full flow, constant level, metered quantity, spray, micro-fog etc are available.

Types

Some of the commonly used types of lubricators are:

• Oil Lubricators
• Mist Lubricators
• Fog Lubricators
• Grease Lubricators / Grease Guns
• Oil Cans
• Air Lubricators
• Elbow Oilers
• Oil Cups
• Self-Contained Lubricators / Single Line Lubricators
• Central System Lubricators / Multi-point Lubricators
• Electric Lubricators
• Automatic Lubricators
• Pneumatic Lubricators
• Hydraulic Lubricators

Features

• Single Line Lubricators
  • Monitors a single point and can identify blockage
  • Works under a broad range of system controls and monitoring options
• Multi-point Lubricators
  • Best suited for long distance pumping lines and extreme temperatures
  • Capable of handling very viscous greases
• Mist Lubricators
  • Positive pressure keeps away contaminants out of the bearings
  • Lubricates and cools bearings

Applications

Lubricators are used for lubricating all mechanical systems which have moving or rotating parts such as pistons, cams, chains, pivots, pumps, bearings, turbines, gears, spindles, dies, etc. Lubrication systems are used in steam engines and aircraft engines. Grease guns are normally used for lubricating vehicles and automobiles. Automatic lubrication equipment are used for process machinery and in industrial plants. Multi point lubricators are used for lubricating rolling mills, sugar machinery, calendaring machines, cement machinery, hydra turbines, presses, forging hammers, stone crushers, rubber plant machinery, textile plant machinery, chainsaw machines, etc.