Lubricators
Lubricators apply controlled amounts of lubricant to areas of friction on moving or rotating mechanical parts. Lubricating systems are vital to manufacturing and industrial companies, since bearings, dies, chains, cables, spindles, pumps, rails, and gears need to be lubricated to make equipment run smoothly and reliably. Factors to consider when purchasing a lubricating system include capacity, pressure, rate of flow, and maximum operating temperature.
Lubricating systems have three main parts: the reservoir, the pump, and the filter. The reservoir holds the old lubricant after it comes back from being used, while the pump moves the lubricant along the system and into areas that need lubrication. The filter cleans contaminants out of the lubricant and ensures that the system continues to run uninterrupted.
Lubricators are used in almost every industry, including food service, textile, and automotive. The need for lubrication is not specific to manufacturing; many products that we use everyday require regular lubrication, including cars and computer technology.