Mechanical Technology may 2015

⎪ Proactive maintenance, lubrication and contamination management ⎪

Automatic lubrication for 24/7 reliability SKF’s comprehensive range of System 24 automatic lubricators. 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.

T 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

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. q

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