Our colleagues did a great job again this week: Four trailers were successfully equipped with a central lubrication system, and the next 50 are in the planning stages.

In centralized lubrication systems, distributors or central lubrication distributors are devices that meter the lubricant delivered by a pump to the lubrication points during the lubrication cycle or within a predetermined time period. The intended quantity of lubricant supplied per lubrication cycle should not be affected by the type of lubricant (oil, semi-fluid grease, or grease), the system pressures, the operating temperature, or the type of system.

Air in central lubrication systems – venting the system
Air in central lubrication systems is one of the most common causes of malfunctions and leads from malfunctions to total failure of the central lubrication system.

In his 1725 book "Theatrum machinarum generale," Jacob Leupold writes, when explaining a sliding bearing, "To remedy the friction, the rough parts should be well lubricated with tree oil or grease." But it was known much earlier that oil or grease or other substances suitable for lubrication, e.g., wood tar and even water, could reduce friction and thus the wear of surfaces moving relative to each other.

The MCU pump unit is a compact, cost-effective, next-generation gear pump designed for precision oil-inlet lubrication systems. Its seamless plug-and-play design includes an integrated level switch and pressure monitoring, ensuring easy installation and reliable operation.