What is a lubrication pump？
Lubrication plays an important role in ensuring the smooth and reliable operation of industrial machinery. Traditional manual lubrication technology, such as the use of lubricating oil guns, although it can achieve a certain lubrication effect, but its process is extremely labor-intensive. In contrast, the lubrication pump provides a more ideal solution to this problem – it can automatically transport grease or lubricating oil, effectively preventing wear and tear of mechanical parts.
Whether in the all-important mining conveyor, bottling line, or generator set, the moving parts inevitably wear out over time. If the lubrication is insufficient, friction and corrosion will gradually erode the surface of the component, and this continuous deterioration process can cause premature failure of the component, which can lead to unplanned downtime and significantly increase the frequency of replacement parts. Of course, it is not easy to maintain the machine in a good lubricated state, and workers need to manually apply lubricating oil between various facilities.
Lubrication pump function
The automatic lubrication achieved by the special pump can make the mechanical parts run for a longer time in a more reliable state within the predetermined maintenance cycle, which can not only maximize the normal running time of production, but also effectively avoid the many adverse effects caused by unexpected downtime.
1. Eliminates the need for manual lubrication
In this regard, the lubrication pump shows great practical value, which completely eliminates the extremely labor-intensive manual lubrication process. Workers no longer need to interrupt the work at hand, lube gun in hand to shuttle between the various facilities, one by one, the orderly application of lubricant to the numerous components, thus freeing up more time for maintenance workers to devote to more value-added work.
2. Automatic delivery on demand
The lubrication pump automatically delivers the right amount of oil or grease at the right time and place. The central lubrication system connects the mechanical components to the lubricating oil storage unit and the distribution pipe network, and the pump delivers a precise dose of lubricant to each relevant asset on demand or at a preset time interval to eliminate missing lubricating oil points and thus avoid the resulting wear problems.
3.Precisely control the lubrication dose
With manual lubrication, it is almost impossible to accurately control the amount of lubricant used each time. Too little lubricant can cause parts to wear out, while too much can also cause a series of problems. The lubrication pump provides precise lubrication dosages to ensure optimum viscosity and thickness of the protective film.
4. Helps implement active maintenance
The advanced pump system provides real-time monitoring of lubricant levels, pump operating status, distribution line conditions, and component re-lubrication alerts. Centralized data gives managers a clear insight into the health of equipment and enables them to schedule predictive maintenance. Optimizing the lubrication process can ultimately effectively prevent failures caused by unplanned shutdowns and wear.
Type of lubrication pump
From simple hand pumps to sophisticated automation systems, lubrication pumps are designed in a variety of ways to suit different industrial applications. According to the viscosity of lubricating oil, transport pressure and monitoring requirements and many other factors, all types of lubrication pumps have their own unique advantages.
1. lubricating oil pump
This type of pump is mainly used to handle grease, which has a higher consistency than lubricating oil, and it can adhere to the surface of the component, and effectively block pollutants with good sealing performance. Common lubricating oil pump types include:
1） Piston pump: Under the pressure from the oil reservoir, the electric piston exerts pressure on the grease, and the flow rate can be accurately adjusted by changing the stroke length of the plunger.
2） Folding plate pump: the grease is placed on the plate compressed by the spring follower, and the motor drives the plate to move, prompting the grease to discharge from the outlet.
In addition, the lubrication guns also use manual or pneumatic pistons to deliver the lubricant, while the central pumping station uses a similar mechanism to deliver the oil through the facility pipeline.
2. Hand pump
Basic hand pumps are widely used in intermittent lubrication tasks. These inexpensive, low-tech pump bodies are usually composed of levers or handles. By applying pressure to a cylinder filled with oil or low-viscosity grease, a certain amount of lubricant can be delivered at each stroke. The outstanding advantage of hand pumps is their convenient portability, which allows them to be flexibly used in various facilities.
3. Pneumatic pump
Unlike manual pumps, which rely on manual drive, pneumatic pumps use compressed air to force the lubricant onto the mechanical components. It is essentially a pneumatic plunger filled with grease or oil in the cylinder, by adjusting the operating pressure and cylinder stroke, you can achieve accurate control of the flow of lubricating oil, and the air valve or level switch can automatically control the circulation of the pump.
4. Electric lubrication pump
The motor works with different pumping units, such as gears and impellers, to automate the transport of oil and specific greases, while providing advanced monitoring and control capabilities. Often referred to as a centralized lubrication system, electric pumps connect components to a lubricant storage unit and distribution pipeline network and are precisely controlled through electronic re-lubrication scheduling. More complex electro-mechanical pumps are installed at specific points, and the intelligent system dynamically adjusts the oil supply based on real-time operating conditions.
