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Which Lubrication Method Is Right For Your Application?

How To Select The Right Lubricant For Your Equipment

Drip feed lubrication:

In systems where low loads and low-to-moderate speeds are expected, bearings of this type require small quantities of oil that are applied at regular intervals.

This type of lubrication was applied by hand in the past, but it actually poses risks like over- or under-lubricating. Drip feed lubrication systems are more commonly used for these applications to supply the correct amount of oil at the right intervals.

Splash feed lubrication:

With this type of lubrication, the bearings suppliers are spattered with oil by moving parts that are regularly dipped in the lube oil. This method is preferred when rotation is not fast enough to churn up the oil.

It's only drawback is that it only works for horizontal applications due to the dynamics of the oil ring.

Force feed system:

When operating equipment at heavy loads and high speeds, you need to protect the equipment from high temperatures as a result of fiction by supplying a high flow of oil.

Grease Lubrication:

Since greases are semi-solid lubricants, they are often used when the lubricant needs to stay in one place or stick to a part, and are ideal since they are less maintenance.

They are also used when the component can't be accessed during operation or cannot be lubricated often.

Greases do not leak out as easily as oils, however, since they are so viscous, they cannot be pumped continuously through equipment to remove heat.

Now that we've learned more about the different types of methods you can apply the lubricant, let's dive into the proper application procedure. 

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