Is oil mist lubrication using pump groups still used nowadays?
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Is everyone still using pump-based oil mist lubrication? Could you talk about the advantages and disadvantages?
Oil mist lubrication seems to be suitable for rotating equipment with low speeds and light loads. It is not suitable for high-speed equipment.
Our device uses a combination of oil mist lubrication and light oil lubrication. Let’s briefly talk about the pros and cons. Advantages: Oil mist lubrication is carried out automatically, which saves labor; when the oil level is low, simply refuel the tank ； The cost is relatively low. Disadvantages: Oil mist lubrication requires high installation standards; it is necessary to plan the pump area in advance, and the pipelines also need to have a certain slope ； In some dead corners/ends, there may be liquid accumulation or oil mist that cannot be delivered. The above is just a preliminary suggestion; I look forward to experts filling in the gaps
There are many leakage points in oil mist lubrication, and the pollution around the pump is a problem that cannot be ignored. For applications with high requirements for standardization on site, I personally recommend avoiding its use.
In fact, the level of pollution caused by oil mist lubrication is much lower than you might think; when it was first introduced, the standards in the United States were fully satisfactory.
Our company has two units equipped with oil mist lubrication systems; there is oil residue around each pump, and it has seeped into the concrete floor, making it impossible to remove.
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