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Central Lubrication Guide: System Design, Lubricants, Components & ROI

Everything you need for selection, planning and operation of automatic lubrication systems: system design, lubricants, components, applications, common mistakes and ROI – directly linked to our products and industries.

BasicsProductsApplicationsROI
−20 %less lubricant
+30 %longer service life
less downtime
6–18 Mtypical ROI

Basics

Basics of central lubrication

Central lubrication supplies several lubrication points automatically and only as needed. That means less downtime, longer service life and better control over lubricant consumption.

  • Oil or grease systems for NLGI 00 to 2
  • Metering units, distributors and sensors as one coordinated system
  • Time-, pulse- or condition-based control

How does central lubrication work?

Products

Products & components

Pumps & aggregates

Oil and grease pumps for single-line and multi-line systems.

To pumps

Reservoirs & accessories

Reservoirs, filters, lines and distributors for reliable supply.

To reservoirs

Lubricants

Oils and greases matched to temperature, load and hygiene requirements.

To lubricants

Applications

Applications / industries

Food industry

Hygienic design, CIP compatibility and food-safe media.

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Metalworking

Precise metering for longer service life and better surface quality.

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Packaging

High cycle rates, lower maintenance effort and stable availability.

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Practice

Avoid common mistakes

  • Over- or under-lubrication caused by incorrect metering
  • Unsuitable viscosity or wrong NLGI grade
  • Missing sensors and alarming

5 common lubrication mistakes

Economics

Costs & ROI

In many cases, a system pays for itself within 6–18 months – depending on downtime, lubricant consumption and maintenance effort.

FAQ

FAQ

Which lubricants are suitable?

From NLGI 00 to NLGI 2 as well as different oils depending on temperature, load and ambient conditions.

How is monitoring carried out?

By pressure, flow or stroke sensors with feedback to the control unit or PLC.

How do I start the system design?

Define lubrication points, medium, temperatures, cycle timing and the desired monitoring level. That is the basis for the right layout.