What effects will the addition of lubricating oil have on a horizontally mounted centrifugal pump that uses lipid lubrication?
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Hello everyone. I would like to ask our more experienced colleagues: the pump we purchased is a centrifugal pump with grease lubrication, and there are no oil filling cups or oil level indicators on the bearing housing. But if the worker adds about 1/3 of a bearing box’s amount of oil through the eyelet, could this cause the pump temperature to rise too much and lead to damage?
This oil should be easy to clean, right? Grease and lubricants are used in different environments. This one doesn’t have an oil filling port – how do you know it’s grease?
The bearing housing can be modified for better oil lubrication
The manufacturer’s after-sales service should have such data
I’ve contacted the pump manufacturer, and they said that the lubrication method is grease lubrication. However, oil has already been poured in at the site, and there’s a concern that this might damage the pump
I’ve contacted the manufacturer, and they said it’s not recommended to add more fuel, as it will reduce the pump’s lifespan
The pump is already on site and has been installed
It’s in disarray; it’s recommended to clean it and then refill it with lubricant
This should be carried out in accordance with the post-maintenance guidelines provided by the manufacturer
As long as the pump manufacturer follows the standards and specifications for pump manufacturing, it is necessary to adhere strictly to those guidelines. There are significant differences in various parameters such as the viscosity of lubricants and greases, as well as the additives used; making arbitrary changes can affect the lifespan of the bearings