Constant lubrication in the automotive industry

One of the world's largest industries is automotive manufacturing. The fierce competition, ever-increasing automation and digitalization demand highly efficient production maintenance. Requirements that are met by the simalube automatic lubricator: It autonomously lubricates production equipment continuously over a period of 1-12 months, significantly reducing plant downtime.

Lubrication points

A remote mounted simalube 125ml lubricator automatically and continuously lubricates the suspension of a truck via hose connection.

Umlenkrolle

The simalube lubricator seals the outlet of a chemical transport truck.

Two simalube lubricators automatically lubricate a bearing and a chain of a concrete truck mixer.

Challenges

High demands on the availability of the equipment. simalube lubricant cartridges should be able to be replaced outside the hazardous areas, if possible, so that the equipment does not have to be switched off.

Solution

simalube lubricant dispenser in the correctly selected size and running time
simalube IMPULSE connect, easy monitoring and installation via Bluetooth
Flat brushes for lubrication of chains and guides
Flat brushes with side connection, for applications in tight spaces

Areas of application and advantages

Benefits of the simalube lubrication system

Reliable, autonomous lubrication with low maintenance requirements
Minimal wear of components and thus reduction of maintenance costs
No unplanned downtime of the equipment due to premature failure of components

Typical installations

Robots
Presses
Conveyor systems
Rotary tables

Typical applications

Chains
Guides
Gears
Pinions
Rolling bearings
Rails

Videos

Application images

The chain of an agricultural harvesting vehicle is automatically lubricated with a simalube lubricator and also cleaned at the same time thanks to the applied brush.

A simalube 125ml lubricator automatically and constantly greases the pillow block bearing for a chain drive on a production line in the automotive industry.

The simalube 125ml lubricator automatically and continuously greases the bearings of the driver's cab of a DAF truck for one year.

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