Mini excavators perform precise work in confined spaces – in civil engineering, excavations, gardening and landscaping, or on small construction sites. Despite their compact design, they are subject to high mechanical stress. Regular lubrication of all moving components is crucial to ensure smooth and long-lasting operation.

Excavators perform demanding tasks every day, such as loosening, lifting, crushing, and loading soil, rock, or construction debris. Proper lubrication is essential to ensure they can withstand these stresses over the long term.

Construction machinery is subjected to constant stress: rough terrain, weather conditions, heavy loads, and long operating times. This is precisely where the quality of lubrication determines failure rates, efficiency, and service life. Whether it's a mobile excavator, wheel loader, bulldozer, or crane – mechanical components must be permanently protected and operate with low friction.

Whether tractors, combine harvesters, field sprayers, or balers – modern agricultural machinery frequently operates during peak seasonal operations. They must function reliably, often for many hours in wind, weather, and heavy dirt. At the same time, they are often idle for weeks or months between uses. Lubrication is therefore a key issue for functional maintenance, corrosion protection, and cost-effectiveness.

In industrial vehicle technology, lubrication determines performance, longevity, and operating costs. Whether truck fleets, municipal vehicles, waste disposal companies, special transporters, or emergency vehicles – all of these machines are subjected to high mechanical stress every day. Inadequate lubrication can not only increase wear but also lead to costly breakdowns or even safety risks.

SKF and Lincoln provide information in the 2nd Lubrication Technology Newsletter Q2/25 about product innovations, product updates, product changes and other updates such as availability, spare parts and catalogs.

SKF and Lincoln provide information in the Lubrication Technology Newsletter Q2/25 about product innovations, product updates, product changes and other updates such as availability, spare parts and catalogs.

A beverage manufacturer was able to significantly reduce its operating costs by implementing an SKF progressive lubrication system. The company now saves a total of around 30,000 Euro annually.

Reliable lubrication of machinery in the food and beverage industry is crucial for smooth production processes. In an industry where hygiene, efficiency, and product quality are top priorities, well-lubricated systems play a key role. In food and beverage processing machinery, lubricants account for 2-3% of operating costs. But 40-60% of maintenance costs are due to inadequate lubrication.

Designed for maximum lubrication performance, the TLGB 21 combines advanced technologies with a robust construction to achieve peak performance in a wide range of lubrication tasks. The integrated grease gauge ensures precise lubrication and eliminates the risk of over- or under-lubrication. The ergonomically designed tool features a comfortable 4-point stand and is powered by a long-lasting 20 V lithium-ion battery. The TLGB 21 is suitable for a wide range of lubrication tasks, including bearings and equipment in industrial and manufacturing environments, or agricultural and construction machinery.

The SKF ST-2240-CIRC controller is a standalone device. It can be operated via touchscreen and remotely via smartphone. The device provides a flexible and cost-effective solution for controlling and monitoring circulating oil lubrication systems. In addition to the user-friendly touchscreen, it offers machine interlocking and the use of multiple communication protocols.

The IG 502-2-E is a universal control and monitoring device for vehicles and is suitable for centralized lubrication systems with single-line and progressive lubrication systems. The compact device is equipped with a display for setting parameters and monitoring functions. Various operating modes, such as timers, counters, and monitoring functions for pressure and cycle switches, are individually programmable. Thanks to its own data memory, the device is independent of the mains voltage. To protect it from environmental influences, the device should be installed in a control cabinet.

The MGH grease cartridge pump is designed for hydraulically powered machines. It can supply individual lubrication points directly or be integrated into a progressive lubrication system with up to 22 lubrication points. Lubricant cartridges simplify maintenance and are an ideal choice for attachments on construction, agricultural, and utility vehicles. The robust SKF cartridge design is also suitable for hydraulic breakers and hammers.

SKF and Lincoln provide information in the Lubrication Technology Newsletter Q4/24 about product innovations, product updates, product changes and other updates such as availability, spare parts and catalogs.

The P 223/233 pump units, similar to the P 203 series, are equipped with an integrated control board with lubricant distributor monitoring. These pumps operate up to three pump elements. The P 233 offers a supplementary data storage function (data logger) for data transfer to the Quickdata 2.0 diagnostic software. The versatile, compact, and economical P 233 pump unit is equipped with a fill level monitor (low level signal), a control board (MDF01/02) with a connected data logger module, and a keypad with display.

SKF Minimum Quantity Lubrication offers a state-of-the-art solution for lubricating machinery and equipment that both increases efficiency and protects the environment. This technology is based on the precise metering of lubricant in extremely small quantities, ensuring targeted and demand-based lubrication of moving parts.

The P 203 is a versatile, compact, and economical lubrication pump that can supply up to 150 lubrication points, depending on the line length. It consists of a housing with an integrated motor, a reservoir with agitator, a pump element with a pressure relief valve, a filling nipple, and electrical connections. This powerful pump can drive up to three pump elements and can be equipped with a level monitor (with or without a control board).

Monoflex single-line distributors represent quality, precision, and reliability in oil lubrication. These state-of-the-art distributors are specifically designed to distribute oil efficiently and evenly in lubrication systems—ideal for demanding industrial applications.

A pressure relief valve is an essential component in hydraulic and pneumatic systems. It ensures that the pressure in a system does not rise above a specified limit, thus protecting systems and machinery from damage caused by overpressure. In this article, you'll learn everything you need to know about pressure relief valves—from how they work to their main applications and benefits.