Why Automatic Lubrication?

There are several reasons bearings fail, but inadequate lubrication significantly increases the risk of failure. In fact, studies show that more than 50% of bearing failures are the result of improper lubrication. It is crucial to avoid these failures, because the costs can add up to much more than the cost of replacing the bearing.

Selecting the appropriate lubrication solution can help reduce premature bearing failures. Manual lubrication systems can’t guarantee the right amount of lubricant at the right time and in the right place. This leads to serious risks for equipment where optimal lubrication is necessary to ensure efficient processes and a minimum of downtime and maintenance costs.

Manual lubrication typically produces inconsistent lubrication. The uneven lubrication cycle leads to wasted lubricant, allows contaminants to enter the bearing, producing premature wear and impacting bearing life significantly.

And that’s exactly where automatic lubrication comes in. It provides smaller amounts of lubricant at more frequent intervals, avoiding both over- and under-lubrication. Automatic consistent lubrication extends bearing life and prevents unplanned downtime. Small, frequent amounts of lubricant while the bearing is in motion will increase the bearing life.