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Mechanical Technology — May 2015
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Proactive maintenance, lubrication and contamination management
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he increased reliability
and accuracy of automatic
lubrication of machine
components compared
to manual lubrication practices
deliver a number of important and
substantial cost saving benefits to
end users.
The lubricators allow a large number
of lubrication points to be covered with
premium quality SKF lubricant. “The
comprehensive SKF DialSet computer
program ensures correct and measured
application, which saves on lubricant and
prevents under- or over-lubrication,” ex-
plains SKF business development man-
ager reliability systems, Eddie Martens.
“This reduces the risk of equipment
failure and costly unplanned downtime
and extends equipment life. In addition
to a shrinkage in maintenance costs, up-
time and thus productivity is improved as
production does not need to be halted to
apply lubricant.” The dispensing function
and lubricant levels are easily checked
through the transparent container.
System 24
SKF’s System 24 automatic lubricators,
which are available in two different
volumes, 125 ml and 60 ml, provide
a reliable, user friendly and cost effec-
tive solution for the continuous supply
of quality lubricant to plant machinery
components.
The SKF DialSet computer program,
with iOS and android apps, also allows
for quick and easy determination of
correct SKF System 24 settings for the
particular application. The SKF System
24 can also be temporarily de-activated
Automatic lubrication for 24/7 reliability
SKF’s comprehensive
range of System 24
automatic lubricators.
SKF TLMR series of
automatic lubricant dispens-
ers are available with 120 mℓ or
380 mℓ easily replaceable lubri-
cant cartridges for applications
requiring high lubricant consump-
tion in heavy industries.
when machinery is not running,
for example during scheduled
maintenance.
The unit’s ergonomic and easy-
to-read dial enables the dispensing
rate to be set by hand, without the need
for special tools, over a user-selectable
time period from one to 12 months. The
system is easy and inexpensive to install,
as no special tools are required.
After use, the batteries can be easily
removed from the SKF System 24, al-
lowing the unit to be disposed of in an
environmentally friendly way. In addition,
all SKF’s System 24 automatic lubrica-
tors are ATEX certified.
Dispensers for heavy applications
The TLMR series of automatic lubricant
dispensers from SKF is ideally suited for
difficult-to-reach or hazardous lubrication
points on general machinery.
The lubricant dispensers deliver maxi-
mum discharge pressure of up to 30 bar
and provide re-
liable operation
in temperatures
ranging from -25 °C
to 70 °C. The TLMR
101 lubricator is pow-
ered by standard-sized,
Lithium AA batteries, while
the TLMR 201 utilises 12 or
24 V dc power.
Both models are avail-
able with 120 mℓ or 380 mℓ
easily replaceable lubricant
cartridges for applications
requiring high lubricant con-
sumption in heavy industries
such as mining, oil and gas,
and food and beverage.
Martens concludes that
automatic lubrication is par-
ticularly suited to any ap-
plication that is subject to
high levels of contamination
or in demanding, hard to
reach, remote, and hazard-
ous areas.
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SKF business development manager, reliability systems,
Eddie Martens describes the advantages of using automatic
lubrication systems to extend equipment
life and improve reliability and
productivity.