Why the MEMOLUB ONE? The MEMOLUB® ONE LPS is a low pressure 240cc single-point self-contained automatic lubricator with simple operation and low environmental impact. MEMOLUB® ONE LPS saves time, money, labor and bearings with precise metered lubricant injection, simple programming (1, 3, 6 or 12 month settings) and easy-to-change, low cost replaceable lube cartridges. MEMOLUB® ONE LPS
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This week I want to follow up further on last weeks topic dealing with cold weather applications. Now lets continue talking about the power options available for automatic lubricators... Power Source When thinking about the proper setup for a cold temperature application the first thing I think about is the power supply to the lubricator. As alluded to, several options are available for
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Fall is in the air. As the season progresses so do the temperatures. As it gets colder and colder the idea of lubricating those outdoor applications becomes very unattractive. In searching for a solution that will take care of those lube points without having to brave the cold to do it manually, automatic lubricators come to mind. But then you think to yourself, “Do they work in cold tem
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What should come first? PM duties or emergencies? Most would answer, “the emergencies” of course and I agree, but I think the question goes deeper than that. So ask yourself this…”Is my PM program effective if I am constantly responding to those urgent situations?” Read more about Improved Maintenance WP2.
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In today’s culture of looking for high returns on investments, there are not many that can compare to a comprehensive lubrication program. Tremendous financial savings can be enjoyed by eliminating poor lubrication practices from an organization. Numerous financial losses are attributable to poor and inadequate lubrication programs and techniques, and most of the losses are not going to jump out
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As I briefly touch on in last week’s post, automatic lubrication systems are a great way to eliminate contaminants from entering into the relationship between a lubricant and its lubrication point. This is what we call a “closed system”. Limited Exposure These systems limit the exposure a lube point has to its environment because they are fitted right onto its lube point. The only
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This week I felt the need to spend some time discussing handling and storing lubricants. It is very important to, not only, use the correct lubricant on an application, but it is equally as important to keep your lubricants from being contaminated. A lubricant is anything that separates two moving surfaces in order to reduce friction, heat, and surface degradation. The results of proper lub
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Synthetics are clearly superior in the extreme zone where temperatures, high loads or flammability are overriding factors. They also perform well in applications where needs are specific and complex. Synthetics are engineered to meet targeted performance benchmarks, and a synthetic formula can be (and probably has been) engineered for almost every combination of properties used in industry. Read
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Have you ever encountered a task that you know needs to be done, or can be done more efficiently to increase its effectiveness, but hesitate to implement it? Through working with the maintenance management industry I have found this to be the case when dealing with plant lubrication. Many manufactures in the U.S. are yet to implement effective lubrication practices. It is said that over $4
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Bearing failures lurk at the top of the list as the reason for equipment downtime, and most of bearing failures come from improper lubrication. Improper lubrication includes an array of scenarios such as lubricant contamination, over-lubrication, and under-lubrication. Improper lubrication can lead to unnecessary costs for an operation. These cost could include the replacement bearing, lab
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