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Why bearings fail
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Time between lubrication events [months] Time between lubrication events [days]
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What is an automatic lubrication
system for bearings?
A typical automatic system (grease or oil) the metering devices (typically injectors or Depending on the type of Lincoln system,
includes a pump, controller/timer, lubricant divider valves). A small, preset amount of it is possible to monitor for proper system
supply line, metering devices and lubricant lubricant is dispensed from a positive- operation, blocked line detection and low-
feed lines. Many of Lincoln’s pumps inte- displacement metering device to each reservoir level. Alarm signals can be con-
grate the reservoir, controller and fault bearing through feed lines. A lubrication nected to a PLC, light or horn for remote
monitor capability in one unit for design cycle can be initiated by a programmable notification. Injector systems (Centro-Matic)
simplicity and reduced installation cost. logic controller (PLC), machine function or have adjustable output for each point.
During a lubrication cycle, the pump by an integrated timer.
delivers lubricant through a supply line to
Pump, reservoir and controller Metering device – injector or divider valves Bearing
Feeders
P653S electric
Centro-Matic pump
Injectors
Supply
line
Bearings
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Reasons to consider automatic
lubrication
Today’s reality
Benefits you can expect In many plants, maintenance departments
from a Lincoln automatic are downsizing, yet there are still the same
lubrication system number of production machines and lubri-
Lower maintenance cost cation points that require manual lubrica-
• Bearing, gear and chain life are in- tion. Due to competitive demands, most
creased by applying small, measured industries are under increased pressure to
amounts of lubricant frequently, while be more efficient and improve uptime.
the machine is operating. Increased regulations that focus on
• Labour for manual, point-by-point the environment and safety (lock-out and
lubrication is virtually eliminated – tag-out procedures) require plant mainte-
no more lock-out and tag-out and nance managers and personnel to follow
no removing guards and covers to time-consuming tasks.
access manual lubrication points. With our extensive experience in lubrica-
• Labour for repair is reduced due to tion equipment and systems, we have the
fewer bearing failures. unique capability and system solutions to
address these important issues. These uni-
Increased production versal challenges will not go away.
• Reduces lost production due Manual lubrication is not consistent with
to required machine shut down pro-active maintenance strategies and a
(lock-out and tag-out procedures) goal of lowering overall cost.
for manual lubrication.
Improved safety
• Helps prevent accidents that can
occur during manual lubrication.
Environmental improvements
• Lincoln systems measure the exact
amount of lubricant required. Waste,
product contamination and house- C autio n
keeping issues are substantially For all systems described in this bro-
reduced. chure, see important product usage
information on the back cover.
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Applications: Single-machine
bearing lubrication
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Applications: Multiple or large
machine lubrication
These Lincoln pumps deliver grease directly These SL-V injectors operate in a harsh steel
from a 400 lb. (181 kg) drum to 200 SL-V mill environment that includes high heat and
injectors located approximately 250 ft. (61 m) abrasive contamination. Purging the bearings,
away in a steel mill. replacing the grease film frequently and
increased safety are key benefits of this system.
For larger machines and production lines, each bearing receives the correct amount of
Lincoln offers systems to lubricate hundreds lubricant. Additional lubrication points can
of bearings that pump directly from refinery be added for future expansion. Lincoln also
drums or bulk tanks. Examples include offers zoning valves that lubricate only the
A maintenance technician is adjusting injector paper machines, packaging, assembly and operating machines.
output to one bearing on a roll forming food processing lines, steel mills and groups
machine. More than 100 points are being of machines. These systems are capable of
lubricated from one pump without shutting
down the machine. pumping long distances, and the adjustable
metering valves (injectors) help to ensure
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Applications: Chains
Effective and clean lubrication for chains is application. Typical chain applications
an issue for many maintenance managers. include power and free conveyors, paint
Lincoln has the answer with three types lines, ovens – anywhere that a precise
of systems – brush, precision spray and amount of oil is required.
metered squirt. Chain life is significantly
increased, and chain stretch is significantly
reduced when lubricated with a Lincoln
automatic system.
Lincoln offers the latest technology in
chain lubrication. Our unique systems
deliver the precise amount of oil required
to effectively lubricate all types of chains
without contaminating product. Each
system is custom designed for the
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Lincoln offers three solutions
for chain/oil applications
Automatic Orsco spray system
Air required
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Applications: Bull and pinion gears
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Airless grease spray systems
This expensive gear on a rotary kiln is
protected by Lincoln’s airless spray system.
Note the spray box is mounted on an access
door to the enclosed gear for inspection
purposes. The pump is located one level
below.
Pinion lubricator
(for slower moving gears)
Lincoln’s new lubricating pinion greaser is
mated to the bull gear and helps to ensure
each gear tooth receives a film of lubricant.
The lubricating pinion is typically connected
to a Lincoln injector or divider valve that
meters the grease.
The Lincoln lubricating pinion has been
designed especially to reduce the wear on
the tooth flanks, where material stress is
highest.
An optimum lubricant film is achieved
thanks to the special design of its tooth
profile. Models are available for specific
size gears.
Feedline connected to an injector Your Lincoln representative can explain
or divider valve which applications work best with this type
of system.
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Centro-Matic
System overview
A pump automatically develops lubricant pressure through a single supply line to the injectors. Each injector services one lubrication point and may be
accurately adjusted to deliver the precise amount of grease or oil required for each bearing. Both oil and grease injectors are available in various output
ranges, in stainless steel and in high-heat models.
Feedlines
Pneumatic integrated
Centro-Matic pump
Electric, hydraulic, and Injectors
manual pumps are
available.
Supply
line
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How the Centro-Matic injector series (SL-32, 33, 42 and 43) works
Feedline
to bearing Measuring chamber Discharge chamber
Outlet
check valve
Primary
piston
Indicator pin
Measuring piston
Stainless steel SL-32 grease injectors are used Injectors are typically mounted in manifolds. The number of grease or oil injectors in a manifold
here to prevent corrosion from daily wash- ranges from one to 15 depending on the series.
down maintenance practices at this food plant.
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Quicklub
System overview
Lincoln Quicklub SSV metering valve
A pump (grease gun or automatic) delivers
lubricant to a Quicklub valve(s) that incorpo-
rates a series of metering pistons which Cross porting plugs increase Lubricant inlet
accurately dispenses lubricant from each lubricant output to a specific
outlet. The metering valve can be cross bearing
Precision piston tolerances
ported to supply a variety of bearing sizes. help to ensure exact meter-
High pressure ing of lubricant
Quicklub valves work with grease or oil. push-to-connect fittings
Cycle indicator pin is
Valve features a visual monitor
• Quicklub metering valves use positive
Feedlines to
displacement to help ensure accurate bearings – high- Optional proximity
delivery of lubricant. pressure nylon switch monitors
• Valves are made of solid steel, one-piece tubing, hose or valve function
steel/ stainless
construction; no seals, O-rings or springs tubing
to wear out and leak. No gaskets or
O-rings to leak
• Verify operation with visual indicator pins.
• Operating temperature from
–22 to +212 °F (–30 to +100 °C)
• Capable of detecting a blocked line
or bearing. Pump features • Wide range of lubricants
• Valves can be cross ported to deliver more • No air required –– Pumps are capable of handling most
lubricant to a larger bearing. –– Available in 12 and 24 V DC and 120 industrial greases or oils.
• Valve outlets range up to 18. and 240 V AC models. • High-pressure capabilities
• Stainless steel Quicklub valves • Wide range of reservoir sizes –– Quicklub pumps can develop up to
are available. –– From 34 oz. to 4 gallon (1 to 15 liter), 4 000 psi (276 bar), which provides
grease or oil. lubricant delivery to each bearing.
• Integrated alarm options • Data logging
–– For low reservoir and blocked –– Pump models are available that store
lubrication line detection. system operation history.
• Flexible control options • Manual override fitting
–– Integrated controls or PLC-compatible –– You never lose the ability to lubricate
models. your machine, even if the pump
requires service.
QLS electric pump with 34 oz. (1 liter) reservoir Model 233 2 gallon (8 liter) data logging pump
and SSV metering valves
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Manual single-point kits
Lincoln’s single-point kit
• Lubricate bearings from one easily
accessible location on a machine (up to
18 bearings from one divider valve).
• Metering piston provides each bearing
with the correct amount of grease.
• Valve can accommodate various
bearing sizes.
• Easily upgrades to an automatic system.
• Inexpensive and easy to install – includes
all hardware: tubing and push-to-connect
fittings.
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Orsco chain lubrication
System overview
Lincoln’s Orsco system is state-of-the-art
technology for chain lubrication. The major
difference between the Orsco oil lubrication
system and other lubrication technologies
is the use of a continuous, ultra-fine, non-
misting delivery of lubricant.
In applications where cleanliness is criti-
cal, the Orsco system achieves exceptional
performance. The Orsco system has the
capability to spray one drop of oil continu-
ously for more than one minute. Each sys-
tem is custom designed for the application.
Typical chain applications include power
and free conveyors, paint lines, ovens –
anywhere that precision chain lubrication
is required.
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Nozzle
Apply between
inside/outside
links to reach pin
Pin (outside)
link plate
Pin
Bushing
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Specialty application systems
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Systems and replacement components for
heavy-duty process equipment
Steel, cement, paper, chemical, automotive,
glass and other heavy industries use lubri-
cation systems that come from many coun-
tries. Lincoln offers a wide line of systems
and products that are a direct replacement
for these components. This includes dual
line grease systems, pump-to-point
systems and recirculating oil systems.
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General lubrication equipment
Lincoln offers a wide variety of transfer pumps Transferring fluid lubricants and grease In-plant lubrication trucks take all the
ranging from diaphragm, piston and manual from bulk tanks is both cost effective and important fluid lubricants to the machinery.
environmentally sound. These bulk tank This electric cart even includes a waste oil
systems help to eliminate drum disposal and evacuation system.
the meters will track the volume of lubricant
that is dispensed for each product.
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Solutions for all applications
Centro-Matic Quicklub Modular Lube Box lubricators Orsco Grease spray PMA system
Bearings X X X X
Slides X X X X
Gears X X X X X
Chains X X X X X
Cams X X X X X X
Frequently asked questions • Does Lincoln offer stainless steel and • How do I adjust my system if more or
• How can you tell if a Lincoln grease high-heat capable lubrication systems? less lubricant is required at one point or
system is not working properly? –– Yes. Lincoln offers many stainless steel all points?
–– Many of the Lincoln systems offer metering valves/injectors. We have –– Most Lincoln systems have an adjust-
monitoring capabilities to indicate if the special heat-resistant injectors and able timer that allows you to control
system is malfunctioning, has a blocked divider valves that are capable of how often the system will cycle. The
line or if the reservoir level is low. The operating in temperatures up to Centro-Matic system offers lubricant
alarm signal can be connected to a 350 °F (177 °C). output adjustability for each bearing,
light, horn or PLC. • Do I need to use a special grease in the on grease or oil systems.
• How do I get my Lincoln systems installed Lincoln automatic lubrication systems?
and serviced, if required? –– No. Lincoln grease systems are capable
–– Authorized Lincoln systems house of pumping most NLGI 1 or 2 greases
distributors have the capability to sold for industrial applications. Contact
install, design and service all of the your local Lincoln systems house
Lincoln automatic lubrication systems. distributor for details.
Visit www.lincolnindustrail.com to find • Can I use my machine PLC to control the
the nearest systems house distributor. lubrication system?
• How far can I pump grease in a lubrica- –– Yes. Lincoln offers many pumps
tion system, and how many bearings can I without built-in controllers just for
lubricate with one system? this situation.
–– Depending on the system design, • What is the coldest temperature a Lincoln
ambient temperature and grease system can handle?
viscosity, our Centro-Matic systems –– In most cases, the limiting factor is the
can pump more than 300 ft. (92 m) lubricant. We have systems operating
and lubricate more than 500 bearings in –40 °F (–40 °C). Consult your local
(depending on their size). Lincoln systems house distributor for
details and recommendations on the
system design.
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Lincoln distribution support
Lincoln systems house distributor Ask your local Lincoln systems house
capabilities include: distributor for a lubrication system
• Application design and system plant audit
recommendations. • Learn about your hidden lubrication-re-
• Turn-key installations and custom kits. lated costs.
• In-plant service and repair. • Know the return on investment of
• Training. automating your plant’s lubrication
• Warranty support. requirements – for each application.
• System maintenance contracts. • Understand the safety and environmental
• Plant surveys. improvement potential.
• Return-on-investment (ROI) analysis. • Create a customized plan to reduce cost
and improve productivity, safety and the
environment.
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Return-on-investment (ROI)
calculator
Many Lincoln automatic lubrication systems Contact your local Lincoln systems house
provide a payback in less than a year. Use distributor to receive a system cost estimate,
this return on investment calculator to formal proposal or a return-on-investment
determine your specific savings and pay- report for each application.
back. The saving percentage is based on
Lincoln’s experience and customer feedback.
If necesary, adjust these percentages to
fit your application or experience.
All savings numbers are rounded off and based on customer estimates. Your particular cost savings may vary.
Your Lincoln district manager or Lincoln systems house distributor can assist in developing a return-on-investment report using your cost numbers.
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