An Automatic Lubrication System (ALS), sometimes referred to as a Centralized Lubrication System (CLS),is a system that delivers controlled amounts of lubricant to multiple locations on a machine while the machine is operating. Even though these systems are usually fully automated, a system that requires a manual pump or button activation is still identified as a centralized lubrication system. The system can be classified into two different categories that can share a lot of the same components
Oil systems: Oil systems primary use is for stationary manufacturing equipment such as CNC milling
Grease systems: Grease primary use is on mobile units such as trucks, mining or construction equipment.
Automatic lubrication systems are key aspects in maintenance & reliability programs. They supply lube points with metered amounts of grease or oil from a central location. The pump supplies the system with the chosen lubricant and is fed from a reservoir that is easily accessible. Depending on the application, the reservoir ranges in sizes and can be as small as 2 liters all the way up to an intermediate bulk container or even a bulk tank. The options are almost limitless and are application specific. These systems have the option to be monitored remotely with feedback and can be tied directly into your plant's PLC. So whether you're running an excavator, driving a ready-mix truck, operating a crusher, or making steel, you can rest assured that your assets are being properly lubricated at all times