Automatic lubrication systems in shipping

The demand for technical reliability is significantly higher on a ship than in a vehicle on land: lasting performance in a rough environment (high stress from vibration, high salt content in the air, etc.) and a long lifespan are essential. simalube lubricators help fullfill these exacting demands. They automatically and continuously lubricate not only ball bearings in motors and pumps, but also chains, wire cables, guides, toothed gears, swiveling mechanisms, and more. Through the reliable care of the mechanical components with lubricant, disruptions and breakdowns can be avoided. simalube greatly reduces maintenance efforts and costs.

Lubrication points

The simalube 125ml lubricator seals the thruster on a ship to prevent water from entering.

The roller bearings of the swivel mechanism of the lifeboats are constantly and automatically lubricated on each side with a simalube lubricator for one year.

The simalube lubrication system, consisting of three simalube lubricators and three breasts, automatically and continuously oil, maintain and clean the ropes for up to one year.

Challenges

Corrosion due to salty ambient air
Large temperature fluctuations
Lubrication points in hazardous areas

Solution

simalube lubricant dispenser, approved in all ATEX areas
IMPULSE connect: Digital monitoring and configuration of the lubrication points via Bluetooth®. The lubrication points can be monitored from a distance of 20 m. The device can be used to increase the pressure up to 10 bar. Special accessories (rope lubrication, elevator lubrication).

Areas of application and advantages

simalube applications on ships

Ventilator drives and bearings
Waste water systems
Pump motors and seals
Laundry and purification systems
Compressors
Distillation systems
Waste incineration systems
Fire protection systems
Elevators/escalators
Chains and steel cables
Cranes/swivel mechanisms

Advantages of the simalube lubrication system

Reduction of service requirements and maintenance costs: because manual lubrication is no longer necessary, less labour is required and time savings are great
Shutting down the machines for maintenance is no longer necessary
Longer service life of machines thanks to continuous and precise lubrication
Flexibility: The running time is adjustable from 1–12 months
Only one type of lubricator is needed per application. This reduces storage costs
The hermetically sealed system prevents contamination by dust and debris (IP68)
Decrease in corrosion-related failures

Videos

Application images

A simalube lubricator oils and cleans the chain of an escalator automatically and constantly.

The joints of a rudder wheel on a ship are automatically lubricated with one simalube à 125ml each.

The pumps of a cruise ship are equipped with automatic lubricadores simalube à 60ml lubricant content.

Two simalube 30ml automatically and constantly lubricate the water pump of the steam boiler on a ship for up to one year.

ABB electric motors on a cruise ship are equipped with simalube 60ml automatic lubricators.

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