Automatic lubrication of components that needs lubrication like bearings, gears, pins and bushes will save you many hours of manual lubrication. Moreover, the equipment is lubricated during operation or driving, a significant difference with manual lubrication. Together with the extended life span of crucial components, this will ensure that every Groeneveld automatic lubrication system has a quick return on investment. Moreover, maintenance personnel do not constantly have to be present on site. And maintenance personnel do not have to crawl under and climb over the equipment in order to lubricate hard to reach points. This makes a Groeneveld automatic lubrication system a smart investment in machine and truck availability, efficiency, productivity and safety. The benefits in a glance:
SKF lubrication division manufactures a wide range of lubrication components from metering units and pumps to full automatic lubrication systems. Their years of expertise in bearings and seals, combined with their advanced research and development, mean they continue to evolve and push the boundaries of lubrication technology. SKF lubrication division manufactures a wide range of lubrication components from metering units and pumps to full automatic lubrication systems. Their years of expertise in bearings and seals, combined with their advanced research and development, mean they continue to evolve and push the boundaries of lubrication technology.
Enhanced life time of pivots, bearings, pins and bushings
Reduced repair and maintenance costs
Reduced grease consumption (up to 50%)
Enhanced uptime and machine productivity
Higher residual value of machine or vehicle
Lubrication systems by technology
There is always an automatic lubrication technology to suit your business needs. Groeneveld offers Single Line, Dual Line, Multi Line and Progressive systems. Are you in doubt what is the best technology for you? Check out our Product Selector, here you will find a recommended autolube system per application from the smallest machine up to the largest mining equipment and container handling systems.
Complete product offering
Groeneveld offers the right autolube system for any application. From the compact CompAlube, XS and EcoPlus for a limited number of lubrication points, to the unique dual-line Twin lubrication system for heavy duty applications and for use under demanding circumstances. Groeneveld does not simply supply a lubrication system. Groeneveld systems are a sophisticated solution for well-metered automatic greasing for any application.
Single line systems
Single Line systems are used for well-metered lubrication for many applications such as trucks, trailers, sweepers, buses and truck mounted cranes. The systems are working with up to NLGI-0 grease.
Dual line systems
The Groeneveld dual-line automatic lubrication system is developed specifically for the most demanding applications. For installations with many lubrication points or large line lengths. For extremely low or high ambient temperatures. For applications where the reliability of the system is crucial. Thanks to the unique product properties, Twin offers great benefits and an excellent return on investment.
Multi Line Lubrication
Groeneveld offers Multi Line automatic lubrication system that are designed for self-install.
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Progressive systems
Groeneveld offers a wide range of progressive automatic lubrication systems. From cartridge systems with one or two outlets up to innovative systems with three outlets. The systems are used in a wide variety of segments and applications. There is always a Groeneveld progressive system tailored for your machine, truck or trailer.
Centralisation
Besides fully automated lubrication systems, Groeneveld offer also centralisation. With high-quality zinc-nickel progressive blocks and tubing, Groeneveld centralizes all lubrication points of the machine or truck. This is a very economic solution, with the advantage that in a later stage the manual lubrication can be replaced by a Groeneveld pump.
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“When we increased the oil drain interval on our Repair & Maintenance Contract’ for Scania Trucks, we needed to ensure that all greasable components were being lubricated as we were seeing the trucks less frequent. Therefore we decided to opt for automatic greasing. The Groeneveld autolube systems gave us piece of mind and also fitted perfectly to our ScanPlan marketing motto of Maximum Uptime.”
Connexxion streamlines maintenance Solaris buses with automatic lubrication
“Nowadays, automatic greasing is pretty standard on our buses. Although a bus can be greased quickly, with a big fleet it isn’t a serious option. Because the lubrication interval isn’t equal to the maintenance interval, the bus must come solely for greasing to the workshop and personnel has to be planned. Our 340 buses are stationed on three different depots, or are of course on the road. Thanks to Groeneveld greasing, maintenance is less demanding.”
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Vogel central lubrication:
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Central lubricating units for lubricating machines and machinery are divided into the following system options:
Single-line lubrication is often used in the following fields of application: Calender, mechanical engineering, apron conveyors, bottle cleaning machinery, presses, packaging machines, tire heating, machine tools, brickworks machinery, etc.
These single-line systems are suitable for over 100 lubricating points. However, a total line length of 30 meters and a pump pressure of 160 bar should not be exceeded.
The central lubrication systems pump transports a lubricant (oil or semi-fluid grease) to the main line. The main line then branches separately or grouped to distributors near the lubricating point. These distributors meter the lubricant precisely (even with high counterpressure) in the line which leads directly to the wear point. During the lubrication cycle, the line is pressurized, which then distributes the dosed oil or semi-fluid grease to all lubricating points. Hereon the main line is discharged by connection to the pumps suction chamber. Here, the lubricant is rearranged inside the distributors.
Single-line central lubrication offers a lot of advantages:
Systems can be easily expanded with new distributors (or equally reduced) depending on requirements.
The dosing amount can be accurately matched to lubricating points by adjusting the allocation screw inside the distributor units according to the amount of lubricant needed.
The main line is relieved during lubrication intervals.
During lubrication intervals the excess lubricant gets shifted inside the distributors i.e. it gets transported from the pistons lower side to its upper side. Simultaneously this process effectuates that no lubricant is distributed to any lubricating point unregulated.
The amount of lubricant which the distributors dispense is widely independent of counter pressure.
Fully automatic operation in installations with engine-driven single-line pumps is possible. The only thing to be aware is the correct adjustment of idle periods.
Progressive systems:
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Progressive systems can be used for installations with up to 100 lubricating points in which a progressive pump is combined with progressive distributors. These systems are also suitable for both oil and semi-fluid grease. The progressive pump transports the lubricant through the main line to the main distributor which distributes the medium into the remaining distributors and thereby to the points of lubrication. Progressive distributors are able to emit lubricant in very small, specified amounts progressively (advancing) and in distinct sequence through all individual outlets to connected wear points. As soon as the last wear point is supplied the lubrication system starts with the first position automatically. If an interruption occurs during the cycle, lubrication continues from this exact point upon restarting. These systems can be found in fields of application such as woodworking machinery, presses, stamps, packaging machinery, cropping, machine tools, etc.
Progressive systems offer the following advantages:
Minor investment consts (only one main line, one standard pressure pump and comparatively standard distributors are necessary).
If back pressure valves are installed, multiple lubrication groups can be switched on and off via progressive distributors.
Function control is easy with movement indicators on distributors or per remote control.
Distributors are relatively small in size.
Chain lubrication systems:
Chain lubrication system for semi-fluid grease/grease:
Apron conveyors and such are often equipped with handling devices and grease fittings. For this purpose, there are lubrication systems ensuring a continuous and automatic lubrication. Only a small amount of movable parts are used. Lubricating elements are controlled with rotary valves. These elements lubricate bolts on chain wheels during deviations.
Chain lubrication systems for oil:
We also offer central lubrication solutions for supplying chain lubricating points with small amounts of oil without the use of compressed air. The associated pumps are able to supply a chains lubricating points, up to 12. Multi-threaded systems allow the supply of a significantly higher amount of lubricating points. Their key benefit is the minimal amount of oil (0,01 cm³ / 0,025 cm³) required per lubricating point and lubrication cycle. These systems are often used in automotive industries.
Multi-line central lubrication is primarely used for lubricating single machines and small machine or device clusters. The lubricant is dosed and metered via multiple small outlets on the pump. Every outlets line connects directly with the lubricating point. Because of the lubricating pumps type of construction the amount of lubricating points is limited to 32. Any further increase in wear points is only possible by using progressive distributors.
The maximal line length is dependent on multiple parameters:
Lubricant consistency and transportation capabilities
Lines cross section
Pump pressure
Flow volume
Operating temperature
Normally, the max. line length can be estimated to 20 to 40 meters. If the line is too long the pipes friction resistance increases, in case of doubt it can surpass the pumps superable pressure.
Multi-line systems are used for the following applications: Woodworking machinery, presses, stamps, excavators, cranes, cropping, elevators, machine tools, conveying systems, packaging machines, compressors, stone crushers, construction vehicles, automotive industry and compactors.
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A notable benefit of central lubrication is the possibility of powering the system via the machine that needs to be lubricated and thus eliminating the need of additional control systems. Dosing amounts are available individually for each lubricating point. Continuous operation leads to small amounts of lubricant. Typing keyboard lessons for beginners.