Automatic lubrication system simalube in steel works
The severe working conditions in the steel industry are a challenge not only to the operators but also the machines in particular. Heat, dust, vapours and dirt stress the facilities and often bring them to their limits. Among other things, a continuous lubrication of the facilities is crucial to prevent the resulting machine failures.
Lubrication points
Challenges
- Rough use
- Temperature fluctuations, risk of damage to the installations
- High load on the systems
- High back pressure
Solution
- simalube lubricators
- Partial special accessories for tight spaces
- 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
- Accessories and hose so that the dispensers can be mounted outside hazardous areas
Areas of application and advantages
Areas of application for simalube in steel production processes
- Coking facility
- Refining of pig iron
- Sintering facility
- Alloying of steel
- Blast furnaces
- Vacuum unit
- Desulphurization
- Continuous casting facility
- Removal of slag
- Ingot casting
- Filling of the converter
- Roll stands
Plants/machines in steelworks
- Conveyor systems
- Fan units
- Gearboxes/motors
- Blower motors
- Pumps
- Mixers
- Strainers
- Motor bearings
- Cranes
- Ovens
- Rollers
simalube applications in steelworks
- Bearings
- Sliding rails
- Chains
- Joints
- Toothed racks
- Arms and links
- Pinions
- Guide rollers
- Gas valves
- Couplings
Benefits from automatic lubrication
- Less downtime of the facilities
- Reduction of wear and longer service life of the components
- Increased operational safety since manual lubrication is not required
- Long-term supply of lubrication points that are heard to reach
- Less time required for maintenance
Advantages of simalube lubrication systems
- Reliability: Once installed, the lubrication points are reliably lubricated and never forgotten
- The hermetically sealed system prevents contamination by dust and debris (IP68)
- Reduction of service requirements and maintenance costs: Manual lubrication is no longer necessary meaning fewer disruptions and a huge saving of time
- Longer service life of machines thanks to continuous and accurate lubrication
- Flexibility: The running time is adjustable from 1–12 months
- No need to shut down the machines during maintenance
- Installation is possible even in very narrow spaces
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