Scanning for Ideas: Single-Point High-Volume Lubricators
The Lage 125 and 250
lubricators from SKF,
Kulpsville, Pa. (
skf.com),
have double the capacity
of most other single-point
lubricators.
They hold up
to 250 ml of oil or grease,
bridging the gap between
low-capacity lubricators and
multipoint systems. The
electromechanically driven
devices can lubricate roller
bearings, open gears, chains,
and other components.
They have a 4.5-V battery
pack, motor, and a canister
filled with grease or oil.
The motor turns a threaded
spindle that drives a
piston. The piston, in turn,
pressurizes the canister
to 5 bar. Both units can
also send lubricant along
feed lines so that the drive
components aren’t exposed
to high temperatures or
vibrations. Maximum feed
line length is 10 ft for grease,
16 ft for oil.