Chain lubrication solutions
Effective lubrication is essential for extending chain life and maintaining conveyor performance. An automatic chain lubrication system can offer many advantages over manual lubrication. Our specialists can help develop a solution to prevent premature wear, corrosion, noise, and chain failure, regardless of the application, chain type, or lubricant requirements.
Advantages
- Maximizing chain life
- Minimizing downtime due to insufficient lubrication
- Optimization of lubricant consumption
- Improving occupational safety
- Reduced labor costs compared to manual lubrication
- Reducing energy consumption
- Reducing the risk of product contamination
Application areas
- Ovens and various technological processes in the food industry
- General purpose paint ovens
- Conveyors for pre-painting of car bodies
- Overhead conveyors
- Floor conveyors
- Steel coil conveyors
- Conveyors for mineral wool
- Escalators
- Baggage conveyors
- Sorting conveyors
- Conveyors for building materials
- Paper roll conveyors
- Wood conveyors
Pneumatic oil supply system
This system is designed for small, high-speed conveyor roller chains. It applies a very thin layer of oil to the chain surface at specified intervals without causing contact with the chain.
Airless oil supply system for roller chains
This system is designed for large conveyor roller chains operating at low speeds. It delivers precisely measured amounts of oil to the chain surface at a precise location on the link, providing lubrication at specified intervals without any contact with the chain.
Oil supply devices
Oil supply units designed for standard automatic lubrication systems are ideal for small and/or high-speed chains. A range of brushes and supply units allows for a solution to suit a variety of chains.
Plastic lubricant injection system for roller chains and stamped chains
This system is designed for conveyors with chains requiring grease lubrication and delivers precisely measured amounts of lubricant through the inlets and channels of each link while the chain is moving. Two models are available, both operating on the same principle: COBRA and GVP.
Roller chain solutions for agricultural machinery
The feed units can be connected to specially designed centralized lubrication systems for agricultural machinery, equipped with a pump unit with a 24 VDC, 12 VDC, or mechanical drive. Options include the EOS single-line lubrication system with an electric drive, the MOS/MOP 212 oil and grease lubrication system with a mechanical drive, and the MGP 101 grease pump.
EFFICIENCY
Optimal lubrication reduces friction and chains
Over time, wear is inevitable at various friction points on the chain. This is often incorrectly referred to as "stretch." This stretch should be no more than 3-5 % of the chain pitch to prevent the chain from "lifting" on the teeth and potentially "jumping" off the chain drive. Once the chain stretch exceeds this value, wear accelerates, further damaging the chain and the sprocket/wheel.
Proper lubrication is essential for ensuring maximum chain life. Proper lubrication can also reduce noise levels and energy consumption. Insufficient lubrication negatively impacts chain life, causing excessive wear, noise, and vibration. These conditions are potential sources of energy loss, contributing to overall conveyor system inefficiency.
Reduced lubricant and energy consumption
Automatic lubrication systems precisely dispense lubricant and apply it to the chain where needed while the chain is running. This reduces lubricant loss. If the chain is improperly lubricated, friction increases the power required to drive the chain, increasing energy consumption. Inadequate lubrication can increase power consumption by 15–35 hp/kW depending on the chain type, system type, and load.
Reducing the risk of product contamination
Over-lubrication and other lubrication inaccuracies can impact the integrity of your products. Automatic lubrication ensures lubricant dosing to reduce the risk of product loss due to lubricant contamination.
Protecting workers from moving chains and harsh working conditions
Manual chain lubrication can be hazardous to personnel, as the chains must move during lubrication. Furthermore, chains are often located in hard-to-reach areas or operated in harsh conditions, including high temperatures.