Applying grease to various machine control up to six EDL1 zones, expan-
parts and conveyor belt rolling bea- dable to nine using an add-on module.
rings, this system delivers lubricant to The user-programmable unit can count
3,000 points across 90 zones in two events after which a lubricating cycle
halls, all supplied by just three drum is executed, or the user can configure a
pumps feeding the main distribution time-based cycle, with interim lubri-
lines. The degree of control provided by cations being entered either locally or
SKF’s system enables fast and flexible remotely.
adjustment of lubricant timings and
quantities, as well as a useful indicator Whatever the size or design of machine
of fault conditions. Erdinger has enjoyed or plant, SKF has the products and re-
higher system availability as a result, sources to help extend bearing life and
as well as a reduction in its lubricant maximise machine uptime while mini-
consumption. mising manpower hours, maintenance
costs and environmental impact.
Of course, not all automated lubricating
systems are as large and complex as
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Erdinger’s, and SKF has solutions scaled
to meet the needs of much smaller
operations. The SKF LMC 301 modular
controller, for example, can monitor and
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