Tube and Pipe Equipment - Mill Lubrication Systems for Tube Mills and Pipe Mills

How many times have you had to shut down your tube mill or pipe mill because you need to perform maintenance or something needs to be repaired because of poor maintenance?  

If you say too many times, you are not alone. This is why companies choose to implement a central lube system (CLS) that will automatically add grease to all grease fittings from one central location. You will never again have to shut your tube or pipe mill down to lubricate it.

Are you aware it takes two to five hours to grease your tube or pipe mill by hand? Using this method, there is no guarantee that every fitting will be located and greased. Also, for safety reasons, the mill should be shut down when greasing it by hand. If you lubricate while your mill is down, the grease is going to take the path of least resistance and may not reach critical areas such as the bearing races opposite the fitting. Lubricating while the mill is running ensures that all of the rotating parts are being greased properly.

So, say you spend all of that time greasing your mill by hand and your mill breaks down because one of the rotating components did not get lubricated properly. You could be shut down for hours or days if you do not have the tube and pipe mill spare parts to repair it. Using too much grease is not only an increased cost, but creates an environment with potential safety concerns. With a central lube system you will save up to 70% on your grease consumption.

Cost Justification:

• Lubrication should be done every 100 hours of operation
• 40 hours per week of operation equates to approximately 21 mill lubrications per year
• Average of 3.5 hours to lubricate your mill
• Average of $750 per hour to operate your equipment
• $750 per hour X 3.5 hours = $2,625
• $2,625 each time to lubricate by hand X 21 times per year = $55,125
• Average cost for a basic lubrication system from Roll-Kraft = $5,000

In less than one month, a central lube system pays for itself.

All of our products and services have a 100% performance guarantee. If you are not satisfied in any way you will receive a free replacement or a complete refund.

Since one of the most critical components is the bearings, here is some information on why a central lube system will keep your tube mills or pipe mills running.

Why bearings fail:

• Lubrication related failures (54%) (Click here for supportive document)

          - Lubrication failure 1

          - Lubrication failure 2

          - Lubrication failure 3

• Installation errors (18%)
• Overload (7%)--Storage and handling errors (3%)
• Other (18%)

Central lubrication system for weld rolls

• The unit is completely separate from the main system because weld rolls need more lubrication than the rest of the tube mill or pipe mill.
• A one pound reservoir is included which can last up to 150 eight-hour shifts.
• Each injector is equipped with a failsafe indicator that notifies you if a bearing does not take grease.
• Each unit is equipped with a timer, which is adjustable for the number of cycles per hour and is wired into the run circuit of the mill. If the mill isn’t running, the mill doesn’t get greased.

Central lubrication system for the breakdown, fin, and sizing sections

• Unit incorporates a four pound reservoir that can last up to 85 eight-hour shifts.

Large remote panel to serve the breakdown and fin sections

• A smaller unit serves the sizing section and is remotely located to prevent damage.

System is built in modular units for easy installation　

• Each injector panel has quick-connect fittings – simply cut the desired length of plastic feed line and push in the fitting.
• No expensive hoses or lines to replace.
• Plastic line is very durable, high pressure rated and very inexpensive to replace.
• The average time to replace a broken or damaged line is 20 seconds.

We back all of our products with a 100% performance guarantee. Our performance guarantee assures you that if you are not satisfied with any product or service you will receive a free replacement or a complete refund. See what our customers have to say about our commitment to quality and service by visiting our testimonial page.

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