Progressive Central Lubrication Systems

Progressive distributors
LX-4

Technical description LX-4 progressive distributor with four piston

The LX-4 progressive distributors are designed in a elements and eight outlets:
variable disk design with the advantage that the End element
distributor can be extended or shortened, depending Middle element Piston

Progressive distributors
on the number of lubrication points. The disk design element
Initial element
offers the possibility to make up a complete
progressive distributor of individual elements (initial-,
middle- and end elements) which have different
dosage volumes.

Those different dosage volumes per piston stroke

are realized by different piston diameter.
Inlet Outlet
In order to ensure a perfect function, a progressive
distributor requires at least three pistons, i.e. one
Dimensional drawing:
initial and one end element and at least one middle
element.
M10x1 inlet 16,25 14,75 M10x1
outlet
Technical data
Operating pressure at inlet: max. 300 bar
30

Temperature range. -30 °C to 80 °C

23
16,5
15

Medium: oil - fluid grease - grease

8
up to NLGI class 2
23,5 14,75 23,5
Revolutions: max. 180 r.p.m.
Material: steel,
corrosion protection category corresponds to a
protection period of up to 720 h red rust resistance
No. of piston elements:
min. 3 piston elements: LX-4 3/6
74,2

18
20
60

max. 10 piston elements: LX-4 10/20

Table of dosage volumes:

4
6,

Name of Dosage volume Code

Ø

piston element (mm³/Hub) no.

per outlet p. element
LX-4 50 50 100 50 6
LX-4 100 100 200 100 “A” “B”
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LX-4 150 150 300 150

LX-4 200 200 400 200 Number of Number of Dim. “A” Dim. “B”
piston outlets (mm) (mm)
elements (max.)
3 6 61,75 4,95
4 8 76,50 4,95
5 10 91,25 4,95
6 12 106,00 4,95
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7 14 120,75 4,95
8 16 135,50 6,95
9 18 150,25 6,95
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Elements All pipe fittings with a suitable connection thread and

The LX-4 progressive distributors are all made up of suitable nominal pressure can be screwed into the
an initial element, up to eight middle elements and an inlet of the initial elements and into the outlets of all
end element. Each element contains a piston. elements (see „Accessory progressive distributors“
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or „Fittings and Accessories“).

The inlet (at the initial element) as well as all outlets
(at the initial-, middle- and end element) have
threaded M10x1 connections.

Initial element

Initial element Order-no.

LX-4 50 3950971000
LX-4 100 3950972000
LX-4 150 3950973000
LX-4 200 3950974000

inlet
O-rings
M10x1 outlets
M10x1
Middle element
Middle element Order-no.
LX-4 50 3950981000
LX-4 100 3950982000
LX-4 150 3950983000
LX-4 200 3950984000

O-rings
outlets
M10x1
End element
state: 01.17EN

End element Order-no.

LX-4 100 3950992000
LX-4 150 3950993000
LX-4 200 3950994000
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M10x1
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Combination of outlets Combination of the outlets of one element

it might become necessary for larger lube points to The two outlets of an element are connected to this
combine one or also several outlets at the purpose. The sealing screw, which separates the two
progressive distributor. sides, is removed and a screw plug is screwed into

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A progressive distributor element has two outlets. the side to be closed.
The dosage volume of the closed side will now
escape at the other side, i.e. the dosage volume
doubles here.
Sealing screw AF 2

simple simple

Sealing screw AF 5

double
Combination of outlets
Screw plug for the closure of outlets:

Sealing screw removed

AF 5

Order-no.:
Screw plug M10x1 (ZnNi): 4010960050000

Separation of outlets
In order to separate combined outlets again, the
sealing screw has to be screwed in again.

Sealing screw for the separation of outlets:

AF 2
Order number
Sealing screw 0802000455
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Combination of the outlets of several Combination of three outlets of two elements

When three outlets of two adjacent elements are
elements
combined, the sealing screw of one of the two
Should the dosage volume of the combined outlets
elements has to be removed. The outlet, which is
on one element not be sufficient, e.g. in the case of
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opposite to the distributor bridge, at the element of

very large lube points or main distributors, there is
which the sealing screw has been removed, has to
the possibility to combine the outlets of several
be closed with a screw plug.
elements.
The dosage volume of all three outlets will then come
out of the distributor bridge outlet.
Distributor bridge with outlet
With distributor bridges with outlet, it is possible to
combine two, three or four outlets of different,
adjacent elements. Screw
plug Sealing screw removed Triple
Order number complete: 4010960010012
Material: steel,
corrosion prevention category corresponds to a
protection duration of up to 720 h red rust resistance
Simple
Sealing screw Distributor
31 bridge with
Hollow screw
with outlet M10x1 15 23,9 outlet
AF 13

Combination of four outlets of two elements

14,75
29

When four outlets of two adjacent elements are

combined, the sealing screws of both elements have
to be removed and the two outlets opposite to the
M10x1 USIT-Ring
10,4x14,7x1,2 12,9 distributor bridge have to be closed with screw plugs.
Hollow screw NBR stainless 20 The dosage volume of all four outlets will then come
without outlet steel out of the distributor bridge outlet.
AF 5
O-ring DIN 3771
10x1 NBR

Combination of two outlets of two elements

When only two outlets of two adjacent elements
should be combined, the sealing screw of neither of Screw Sealing screw removed
plug Quadruple
the elements may be removed. The dosage volume
of both outlets will then come out of the distributor
bridge outlet.
state: 01.17EN

Distributor
bridge with
outlet
Simple Double
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Simple Sealing screw Distributor bridge

with outlet
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Distributor bridge without outlet Combination of three outlets of two elements

With these distributor bridges three or four outlets of When outlets are combined with a distributor bridge
different, adjacent elements can be combined. without outlet, at least three outlets are concerned,
as the dosage volume has to be directed through one

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Order-no. complete: 4010960010013 of the elements of the progressive distributor. The
Material: steel, sealing screw of one of the combined elements must
corrosion prevention category corresponds to a always be removed.
protection duration of up to 720 h red rust resistance

Hollow screw 20
without outlet 15 12,9
A/F 5
Sealing screw removed
Triple
14,75
29

USIT-ring
M10x1 10,4x14,7x1,2 Simple Sealing screw Distributor bridge
NBR stainless steel without outlet

O-ring DIN 3771

10x1 NBR

Combination of four outlets of two elements

Distributor bridge without outlet with non-return
Also four outlets of two adjacent elements can be
valve,
combined by means of a distributor bridge without
Order-no. complete: 4010960010016
outlet. The sealing screws of both concerned
Material: steel,
elements must be removed to this purpose and one
corrosion prevention category corresponds to a
of the two outlets which are opposite to the distributor
protection duration of up to 720 h red rust resistance
bridge has to be closed with a screw plug.
Hollow screw 29
without outlet
with non-return valve 15 20,9
AF13

Screw Sealing screw removed

14,75

plug
29

USIT-ring
M10x1 10,4x14,7x1,2 12,9
Hollow screw NBR stainless steel 20
Quadruple Distributor bridge
without outlet
O-ring DIN 3771 without outlet
state: 01.17EN

A/F 5
10x1 NBR

For the LX-4 distributor, size 3/2, a distributor bridge

without outlet and with integrated non-return valve
has to be used, where three outlets are combined.
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Proximity switch LX-4 progressive distributor with proximity switch:

For monitoring the system or for counting the piston
strokes when clock cycle controls are used,
proximity switches can be attached to the LX-4
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progressive distributor.

Proximity switches can any time be attached to all

elments. The corresponding stop bolt with O-ring has
to be removed and instead of it, a proximity switch
has to be screwed in.

Attention: Pay attention to utmost cleanliness

when doing these works.

Proximity switches are delivered with a cable of

0.3 m length and a M12x1 plug. Bushings with
different cable length, depending on the application,
Plug
can be connected to the plug. Those have to be M12x1
ordered separately (see „Accessory progressive Cable Ø 5 mm
distributor“). 0,3 m long
AF 14

8
Technical data of the proximity switch:
Connection: M12x1 pluggable Torque
Switching type: PNP N/O contact 20 Nm ±1
Operational voltage: 10 - 60 V DC
incl. residual ripple
Current-carrying capacity,
Proximity
Permanent: 100 mA switch
Short-term: 100 mA
Current consumption: < 15 mA
Ambient temperature: -25 °C to 70 °C
Function display: LED yellow 45,4
Degree of protection: IP 67
Housing material: V4A (1.4571)
Threaded connection: M11x1 Order number
Proximity switch with cable of 0.3 m length and
Wiring diagram M12x1 plug: 1000912960
state: 01.17EN

1 BN BN brown
2 1 +
4 BK BK black
3 BL BL blue
3 4 -
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Extension or shortening of distributors Note: The LX-4 progressive distributors have

Due to their disk design, the LX-4 progressive to contain at least 3 middle elements and
distributors can any time be adapted to the operating 10 as a maximum.
conditions. If lube points should be added or become

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unnecessary, the distributor can easily be extended If one of the O-rings which is used for sealing
or shortened by adding middle elements or removing between the individual elements is damaged and
them. does not seal properly any longer, a sealing kit
containing all O-rings of the progressive distributor
Description LX-4 can be ordered.

- remove the cylinder screw with hexagon socket

Sealing kit for initial element,
that holds together the distributor
Order-no.: 395097D000
- separate the distributor where required
- add new middle elements or remove the Sealing kit for middle element,
unnecessary ones Order-no.: 395098D000
- fix the distributor again, using the corresponding
cylinder screw and a lock washer (see table)

Table of order-no. for cylinder screw with hexagon

socket (à 1 piece)

Distributor size Countersunk Order-no.

head screw
LX-4 3/6 M6 x 50 090691201913
LX-4 4/8 M6 x 65 090691202213
LX-4 5/10 M6 x 80 090691202413
LX-4 6/12 M6 x 95 090691202613
LX-4 7/14 M6 x 110 090691202813
LX-4 8/16 M6 x 125 090091204823
LX-4 9/18 M6 x 140 090091205023
LX-4 10/20 M6 x 155 090091205123

The figure shows a 3/6 LX-4 progressive distributor Attention: Pay attention to utmost cleanliness
to be extended by one middle element. when doing these works.

Cylinder screw with hexagon socket

state: 01.17EN

DIN 6912 - M6 - 8.8 or

ISO 4762 - M6 (x125; x140; x155) - 8.8
Order-no.: see table
Torque 10 ±1 Nm
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Lock washer (Ø 6,4 - FSt)

(to lock cylinder screw)
Article-no.: 10111097
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Order key Dosage volume

Inlet fittings The dosage code numbers 50 (only for initial and end
The progressive distributor LX-4 can be delivered element), 100, 150 or 200 of the individual elements
either with or without fittings. Should the distributor has to be indicated on each side, in the order in which
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be delivered with the inlet fittings already installed, the lubricant comes out, from the inlet on. The
this has to be marked with information regarding numbers have to be separated by a slash (/). A
fitting type, pipe diameter and series (see table). plus (+) instead of slash has to be made for
distributor bridges.

Inlet Description
For combined outlets, the dosage code numbers
M10x1 without fitting
sum up (see „Combination of outlets“).
GE06LL male stud coupling,
GE08LL pipe-Ø 6 or Ø 8,
GE06L series LL or L Screw plugs as well as outlets which are closed by
WE06LL elbow screw fitting, distributor bridges are marked with a dash (---). The
WE08LL pipe-Ø 6 bzw. Ø 8, sealing screw to be removed is marked with an
WE06L series LL or L asterik (*) in the drawing (see “Combination of
WS06LL elbow swivelling fitting, outlets”).
WS08LL pipe-Ø 6 bzw. Ø 8,
WS06L series LL or L Non-return valves in the distributor bridges have to
The fittings can also be ordered separately (see be marked with RV in the order key after the metering
„Accessory progressive distributors“ or „Fittings and code.
Accessories“).
Proximity switch
Without information regarding the fittings, we Distributor elements to which a proximity switch shall
standardly deliver without fittings! be attached have to be marked with NS after the
number for the dosage volume.
Outlet fittings
The fitting type at the outlets also has to be indicated
with diameter and series, when the order is placed
(see table).

Outlet Description
M10x1 without fitting
ÜS04 union screw, pipe-Ø 4 or
ÜS06 pipe-Ø 6
GS04 plug connection, pipe-Ø 4 or
GS06 pipe-Ø 6
RVA non-return valve, internal thread
M10x1 (without olive and
state: 01.17EN

union screw)
RVA04 non-return valve, for pipe-Ø 4 or
RVA06 pipe-Ø 6 (with olive and
union screw)
RVB06 non-return valve, for pipe-Ø 6
(with cutting ring a. union nut)
RVS06 non-return valve with plug version
for pipe-Ø 6
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Without information regarding the fittings, we

standardly deliver the LX-4 without fittings!
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Order example

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Screw plug

Outlet
fitting
L
Piston elements

*
Metering number
* = Sealing screw removed!
Inlet
fitting

R Proximity switch
Connection with 0,3 m cable Ø 5 mm
position and bush M12x1
L = left Distributor (cable see “accessories
R = right bridge with progressive distributor”)
outlet

Type LX-4 04 / 06 - GE06L / RVB06 R 150 / 150 + --- / --- NS

No. of piston elements L 150 / 50 / 100 / 400
No. of outlets
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Inlet fitting
Outlet fittings
Pos. of connections
Dosage code numbers at the outlets
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