MechChem Africa January-February 2022

⎪ Maintenance and asset management ⎪

Ultra-reliable lubrication from SKF Eddie Martens, SKF product manager for Mapro, introduces the SKF System 24 TLSD single point automatic lubricator Series, which offers perfect lubrication solutions for seamlessly meeting both constant and while-running lubrication requirements.

L ubrication requirements are deter- mined by type of application and operating conditions. While certain applications need constant lubrica- tion, others may require lubrication only when equipment is running. Irrespective of the type of application and the lubrica- tion requirements of machine compo- nents, extreme reliability and accuracy are pre-requisites because under- and over-lubrication can result in cata- strophic and costly equipment failure and subsequent production stoppages. “The SKF System 24 TLSD Series has the perfect lubrication solution to seamlessly meet both application requirements,” saysEddieMartens, SKF Product Manager, Mapro. “There are two different types of lubricators in the TLSD Series – the electro-mechanical single point and cabled single point au- tomatic units. These TLSD lubricators deliver ultra-reliable lubrication and are ideal for applications that require additional monitoring.” Theelectro-mechanical singlepoint automatic lubricator is ideal for critical applications that demand constant lu- brication. Performing optimally under variable temperatures, this lubrication unit is also suitable for remote installation in restrictive and hazardous locations, as well as for applications where high volumes of lubricant are required. The lubrication set is supplied complete with drive unit, battery

and compressors. The lubricator canbe set to deliver the correct quantity of lubricant over a set time period andwhen the equipment or machine is running. Offering an alternative to the battery powered drive unit, this cabled drive unit has a cable to connect the direct power supply and signal transfer lines. The cabled single point automatic lubrica- tor is based on the proven single point automatic lubricator TLSDseries. The main differentiators are the direct power supply from the machine’s control panel and thewired signal line to themachine’s PLC. The lubricator’s output signals can be used and stored within the equipment’s PLC. “Because the lubricator is powered from an ex- ternal power supply, it can be switched on and off when necessary,” notes Martens. “This allows improved ac- curacy of lubricant supplied compared to traditional manual re-lubrication techniques.” TLSD lubricators are suitable for direct and remote installationandhave a maximum discharge pressure of 5.0 bar over the whole dispensing period. Thereplaceablecartridgesarefilledwith 125 m ℓ or 250 m ℓ of SKF lubricant (grease or oil) that has been especially developed for bearing applications. The transparent cartridge reservoir allows fast, easyvisual inspection.Multipleaccessoriesare available for both TLSD lubricators. www.skf.com

pack, filled lubricant cartridge and matching support plate, making it ready for use. The cabled single point automatic lubri- cator has been specially developed for ap- plications that do not run continuously and is ideal for industrial equipment, elevators

The SKF System 24 TLSD electro-mechanical and cabled single point automatic lubricators can prevent under- and over-lubrication, which can both result in catastrophic and costly equipment failure and production stoppages.

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