Monitoring devices To monitor the functioning of lubrication equipment Various devices that generate a visual or electrical signal can be used for this purpose. These signals are analyzed by the electronic control and monitoring devices and provide appropriate information to the machine’s control unit or operator. The following values are used to monitor lubrication systems:
Lubricant metering devices Lubricant metering devices deliver preset lubricant dosage to lubrication point or measure lubricant out to lubrication points over a specified period of time. Single-line metering devices Dual-line metering devices Progressive metering devices Flow limiters Flow meters Metering units Metering valves Mixing valves Overview of metering devices for different lubrication systems Single-line metering
Minimal quantity lubrication units Using MQL eliminates the need for complicated wet machining Principle of SKF LubriLean MQL systems The principle is simple: The lubricant is applied to the cutting edge of the tool as an aerosol in the exact amount required. The lubrication consumption using MQL is measured in millilitres per hour instead of
Oil and air lubrication units Principle of a SKF Oil+Air lubrication system Main areas of application are mechanical engineering applications with demanding requirements for a defined lubrication. Lubrication helps to achieve a high degree of efficiency with minimal wear and long life, particularly in relation to tool spindles. How it works: A flow of air inside
Lubrication pumps and pumping units Lubrication pumps feed lubricant from the lubricant reservoir into the tubing system of the centralized lubrication system. The manometric pressure has to be high enough to compensate for pressure drops in the tubing, components (filters, valves, distributors) and friction points. Differentiation criteria: type of lubrication system principle of operation type
Lubrication system components SKF and Lincoln automatic centralized lubrication systems perform the task of supplying individual lube points or group of points with varying amounts of exactly metered lubricant from one central location. Care taken during the installation, start-up and maintenance of the central lubrication system, will help to enhance the operating readiness and life
Lubrication systems for specific markets Integrated, systems-based solutions to meet your goals SKF pursues advanced research and development in tribology, a branch of engineering that deals with friction, wear and lubrication. In addition, our engineers design products that solve real, every-day customer problems. As a result, we understand the challenges of your industry. We know
Minimal quantity lubrication systems SKF LubriLean SKF LubriLean MQL System description: A minimal quantity lubrication system has the task of delivering minimal quantities of lubricant to the active site between the tool and work-piece when cutting or non-cutting operations are involved. Lubrication is performed by an aerosol that is formed by oil droplets that are
Lubrication systems for special applications Lubrication solutions engineered to your reality At SKF, we apply the power of knowledge engineering to meet your specific lubrication requirements. You can look forward to a cost-effective lubrication solution designed for high reliability and improved energy efficiency. By identifying ways to extend both machine uptime and service intervals, we
Oil and Air lubrication systems SKF Oil+Air SKF Oil+Air lubrication systems System description: In oil+air lubrication, a quantity of oil metered volumetrically by a pump or distributor is pulled apart by a continuous air flow in a tube and carried along the tube wall in the direction of compressed-air flow. The quantity of oil is