lubrication
Lubrication keeps motors, tools, and mechanical equipment well-oiled so they can run smoothly. Apply silicone lubricants, bearing greases, machine oils, and other lubricant products to moving parts to reduce friction between them and avoid corrosion and seizing that can lead to costly downtime. Grease guns, degreasers, grease fittings, and flexible hose lubrication systems can be used to apply or remove industrial lubricants for routine maintenance or on-site repairs..
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Fittings and Hose Systems
Fittings and Hose Systems
Fittings and hose systems are used with lubrication systems to increase efficiency and accuracy when lubricating bearings or cutting, drilling, or grinding tools. Flow sights, breathers, and vents let users maintain the lubrication system with minimal disruptions. Coolant nozzles, flexible hose systems, and grease fittings help deliver coolant or lubricant where it’s needed.
Grease Equipment
Grease Equipment
Grease feeders and precision metering pumps automatically dispense lubricant to moving machine components to keep them greased to proper levels without requiring manual checks. This helps save maintenance time and avoids having employees go near dangerous moving parts to grease equipment. Grease feeders and pumps maintain a consistent level of lubrication to critical components such as bearings, slides, gears, and chains to avoid equipment breakdown or malfunction. They are less messy than manual grease guns and can reduce the chance of damage caused by spilled grease. Grease feeders, also known as single-point lubricators, can supply lubrication to a single point. Precision metering pumps can supply lubrication to multiple points.
Grease Equipment
Greases
Greases
Greases are semisolid lubricants that are thicker than oil, so they stay in place to keep moving components lubricated and provide a barrier against water and debris. They extend the life of equipment by reducing the wear and tear that occurs when metal rubs against metal. Lubricating greases consist of a base oil, thickeners, and additives. Their consistency ranges from semi-fluid (similar to applesauce) to very firm (similar to frozen yogurt). They’re used for medium-speed, moderate-temperature applications on conveyors, machine parts, automobile components (chassis, wheel bearings, and gears), ball bearings, and other moving parts.
Lubricant Pumps
Lubricant Pumps
Lubricant pumps (sometimes called grease pumps) move large volumes of oil, grease, or other lubricants from a storage container or reservoir. They provide operator control of the lubricant flow rate and allow dispensing exactly where needed. They’re often used for applying lubricant onto moving machinery parts and into hard-to-reach areas. Air-operated grease pumps run on compressed air to dispense grease more consistently and with less effort than manual grease pumps. Bearing packers (also called grease packers) remove old grease from ball or roller bearings and refill them with new grease. Manual grease pumps are portable, hand-powered pumps. Oil pumps dispense oil from a container to machinery or transfer oil to small containers or reservoirs.
Lubricant Pumps
Lubricants & Penetrating Lubricants
Lubricants & Penetrating Lubricants
Lubricants and penetrating lubricants add a slippery film or coating on machinery, tools, or parts to reduce wear and friction between surfaces and keep equipment running smoothly. Lubricants can be applied to bearings, hinges, and other moving parts to limit friction, overheating, or squeaking noises. Penetrating lubricants seep between threads and other tight spaces to help loosen stuck fasteners or bolts for removal or to displace moisture and relubricate moving parts.
Lubricator Accessories
Lubricator Accessories
Lubricator accessories are used with lubrication equipment to contain and control the flow of oil, grease, and other lubricants. These products provide various functions such as holding a supply of lubricant, shielding lubricants from contaminants, unclogging grease bearings, and delivering controlled amounts of lubricant.
Lubricator Accessories
Oilers, Reservoirs and Sprayers
Oilers, Reservoirs and Sprayers
Oilers, reservoirs, and sprayers dispense oil or other lubricants onto equipment to help prevent wear, keep metal parts cool, and provide a layer of protection against corrosion. They ensure that the right amount of lubricant is dispensed. Oiler cans and reservoirs are ideal for jobs where lubricants need to be applied to precise areas. Sprayers dispense oil over a large area.
Oils
Oils
Oils lubricate tools and machinery to reduce friction between moving parts. This helps prevent wear and tear on equipment and reduces the risk of overheating. These industrial oils also help block out water, prevent rust, and unstick mated parts and threaded fasteners. Gear oils form a heat- and friction-resistant barrier on gears. Hydraulic oils resist changes in volume and viscosity to power and lubricate hydraulic systems. Machine oils lubricate machinery to keep moving parts from sticking and to reduce machine noise.
Oils
Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts
Replacement lubricator parts are used to replace worn or damaged components on lubrication systems and dispensers. They’re often used to repair grease feeders, grease guns, lubricant pumps or sprayers, and oilers.
Storage and Dispensing Systems
Storage and Dispensing Systems
Lubricant storage and dispensing systems keep lubricants organized and protected from contaminants. They also prevent accidental mixing of lubricants. Bulk oil storage and dispensing containers store large amounts of lubricants on a rack, reducing the amount of space the lubricants take up. They also keep lubricants within reach and assist with filling smaller portable containers. Portable lubrication containers let users carry small or moderate amounts of lubricant with them. Accessories and mist cooling equipment are used to customize lubrication containers and turn them into dispensers.
Storage and Dispensing Systems
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