Oil is a liquid lubricant, whereas grease has a viscosity higher than oil. In places where oil drips are not welcome, grease-based lubricants are preferred over those based on petrol. Grease is a viscous, oil-and-soap combination. Several types of grease are applied to machinery under heavy pressure, especially at frictional points.
Because of its simplicity, ability to prevent grease contamination, economics, and environmental responsibility, the lubricant equipment is a desirable choice. A grease pump resembles a lubrication system, unlike a small vacuum cleaner, and contains between thirty pounds and 400 pounds of grease.
Other lubrication systems, including grease guns and central lubricators, can also take advantage of grease pumps. Grease formulas can also be enhanced by mixing in additional additives, besides chemical additives. In addition to anti-wear agents, oxidation inhibitors prolong the grease’s service life by preventing metal abrasions.
Generally, grease pumps are used for large machinery in the automotive and manufacturing industries, but there are also grease pumps used in the marine and construction industries.
Grease pumps come with different specifications depending on the viscosity, volume, and pressure of the liquid being pumped.
Likewise, the grease pump must be able to work with the system that the grease pump will be attached to. Lubrication systems that operate on a central basis are usually permanently installed, lubricating a wide variety of parts simultaneously.
Lubricators are usually installed in machines they lubricate despite the fact they must be individually maintained. An improved grease pump system with a centralized lubrication system decreases the chance of human error compared to other systems. Similar to grease guns, grease pumps can also be attached to grease guns as grease gun attachments.
This hose is long enough to reach parts of the machine that are out of reach while providing power and flexibility to the body. Grease pumps are a staple of the lubrication industry, capable of working both independently and in conjunction with other systems. The demand for these products will increase in the near future.
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Companies that manufacture grease pumps
System for mounting Redi-Mounts
Providing grease lubricators, automatic lubrication systems, and upgrades to existing lubrication systems, Leading Lubricants’ Redi-Mount SystemsTM are a leading supplier of industrial lubrication. We manufacture simple, efficient automatic lubricators to ensure optimal performance of your equipment and business.
International Filtervac Corp.
We design and manufacture lubrication systems both as standard products and as custom products for clients. The self-contained lube system features oil heaters and a single oil pump, as well as duplex filter housings, a correctly sized reservoir tank with baffles, and a heater that is immersed in the reservoir.
Detroit, Ink. – Master Pneumatic, Inc.
Among other fluid power related products, Master Pneumatic – Detroit manufactures quality filters, regulators, and wick-feed and sight-feed lubricators. Our lubrication equipment and lubricating systems are designed for both broad and narrow markets.
Company for Oil Pumps, Inc.
A leader in the lubrication industry for almost fifty years, OPCO Lubrication Systems, Inc. manufactures lubrication products and systems. Additionally to lubrication pumps, we provide oilers, conveyor cleaners, lubricants and grease, as well as electronic oilers. Due to our world-class customer service and international supplier network, the OPCO team is available round the clock, 365 days of the year.