Central lubrication system: structure, costs & ROI

One Central lubrication system supplies many lubrication points automatically – with defined quantities and intervals. This reduces downtimes, saves lubricant and reduces manual maintenance.

Structure (Typical)

• Pump unit with container (oil/grease), control/timer
• Distributor: single/dual line or progressive
• Lines/fittings suitable for the medium
• Sensors: pressure, stroke (progressive), optional flow/temperature
• Connection to PLC/HMI for reports/trends

Cost factors

• Number of lubrication points & line lengths
• Medium & temperature window (oil/fat; viscosity/NLGI)
• Monitoring depth (sensors, data logging)
• Assembly/commissioning requirements

ROI – that’s how you calculate it

Simplified example (fictitious values):

• Previously: 6 h/month manual lubrication × 2 technicians → 12 h; Downtime costs: €400/h → €4,800/month
• Afterward: 1 h/month visual inspection → €400; Downtime reduced to 1 hour → €400
• Savings/month: (4,800 − 800) = €4,000 plus lubricant savings
• Invest: e.g. B. €20,000 (depending on scope)
• Payback: 20,000 / 4,000 = ~5 months

Actual values ​​vary; We calculate the ROI based on your actual data.

Planning checklist

1. Collect points & quantities (per cycle/shift)
2. Select distribution principle (single/dual line vs. progressive)
3. Define sensors/signals (OK/warning/alarm)
4. Lubricant selection (H1 if required)

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