SKF MonoFlex Systems

for On Road Vehicles

SKF MonoFlex Components
 Lubrication with MonoFlex

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The lubricant in a “Single
2
Line” system is provided
by a pump (1). A main line
(2) is connecting all
1
feeders (3). The main line
can even be split using
3
tee connectors. The feeder
that is farthermost from
the pump can be equipped
with a pressure switch (4).

• While the main-line is pressurized the dosing chambers of the feeders are filled
with a predefined amount of lubricant.
• As soon as a certain pressure is reached at the end of the line the pressure switch
is providing its signal indicating that the system works well. When the pump is
turned off the main line relieves through an integrated valve.
• The feeders will then provide the lubricant to the lube points by a spring loaded
piston. Each lube point is thereby receiving the predefined amount of lubricant.
• The cycle can start again after the main line is fully relieved.
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1 Automatic pump unit
2 Display and operating unit

3 Fault and running control lamp
4 Main Line
5 Distributer
6 Lube points
7 Pressure Switch
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Pressure curve in the main line

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System planning

Determination of metering quantities

Calculation of system capacity

– Lubrication requirement of each lube point
– 25% safety margin
– Compressibility and expansion losses (average 1ccm per metre of main line tube)

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 Main Components – Pumps - KFU

• Includes pressure relief and safety valve

• Filling via filler socker
• Visual monitoring of fill level only
• System capacity approx. 80 ccm
• Operating pressure 38 bar
• Wide operation temperature range
-25 ºC - +75 ºC
• Operation voltage 12 or 24V
• Protection class IP59k
• Available with 2.7 or 6 l reservoir
• NLGI 000, 00, 0

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KFU - Dimensions

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Working Principle of the KFU

Relief
valve

Safety
valve

Integrated
safety valve
Integrated
relief valve

Gear Pump

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Order numbers of pumps

2.7 l reservoir, 12 V  VGBB KFU2-40 912

2.7 l reservoir, 24 V  VGBB KFU2-40 924
6 l reservoir, 12 V  VGBB KFU6-20 912
6 l reservoir, 24 V  VGBB KFU6-20 924

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Associated cable harness

Order number: VGNB 997-000-373

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Electronic control unit IG502-2-E

Order numbers: VGEE IG502-2-E 912 for 12V

VGEE IG502-2-E 924 for 24V

Interval times: 0.1 to 99.9 h

Pump running time: 0.1 to 99.9 min
Fault hours: 0 to 99999.9 h

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Electronic control unit IG502-2-E

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 Main Components – Pumps – KFB(S)

• Includes pressure relief and safety valve

• Filling via filler socket
• Visual and electric monitoring of fill level
• System capacity: approx. 20 lube points
• Operating pressure 30 bar
• Wide operation temperature range
-25 ºC - +75 ºC
• Operation voltage 12 or 24V
• Protection class IP6k9k
• Available with 1 l reservoir
• NLGI 000, 00, 0

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KFB(S) - Dimensions

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 Working Principle of the KFB

1l Reservoir

Follower Plate with

optional low level switch

Gear Type Pump available in 12

and 24V

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Order numbers

Without control unit and level monitoring, 12V  VGBA KFB1 912
Without control unit and level monitoring, 24V  VGBA KFB1 924
Without level monitoring and internal control, 12V  VGBA KFBS1 912
Without level monitoring and internal control, 24V  VGBA KFBS1 924
With level monitoring and internal control, 12V  VGBA KFBS1-W 912
With level monitoring and internal control, 24V  VGBA KFBS1-W 924

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Main components – Piston distributors

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 Working Principle of VN distributors
Dosing Nipple lubricant pressure
(Interchangeable) to the lubepoint max 13,5 bars
independent from pump pressure

Spring
Piston

Main Line Quick Connector

To the
Lubepoint

Valve

If the main-line is pressurized the valve opens and the feeders dosing chamber is filled
with lubricant.
After the max. pressure is reached the pump is turning of and the main line relieves. The
valve is closing and the spring is applying force on the piston.
The piston is supplying the pre-metered amount of lubricant towards the lube point.

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Dimensions

VGAA VKSO2-102 (2x 0.4 ccm)

VGAA VKSO4-106 (4x 0.4 ccm)
VGAA VKSO6-104 (6x 0.4 ccm)
VGAA VKU0x0-K for the different metering nipples

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Connecting of piston distributors

Connector VGKA VKR2.U2

Plug pin VGKE 450-204-002

Pressure switch DS-E20-S1 to be

installed at the end of the main line

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Accessories and auxiliary equipment

Adaptors for pump, distributors and lubrication points

Tube to tube connectors
Fixing brackets, pump fastening plates
Indicator lights
Plastic tubing for main and lube line

See catalogue 1-9420-EN

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On-Road References
Cooperation with EvoBus Plants in Europe

Plant: Mannheim/Germany

Plants: Ulm/Germany

Plants: Ligny/France

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Example SETRA S 315 UL
Centralized lubrication system for NLGI 000/00 grease

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Single Line Vehicle System

System connection between truck & trailer

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Pipe Layout - Semi Truck

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Pipe Layout - Rigid Truck

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Daimler, ACTROS 3243

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Waste truck

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