The production of chemicals and finished products is a highly industrialised sector. Every minute of downtime in production counts. Simalube’s automatic lubrication systems minimise downtime for maintenance in the chemical industry. And thanks to continuous lubrication, the useful life of the equipment is maximised.
Lubrication system challenges in the chemical industry
Lubrication systems for production equipment used in the chemical industry have to meet stringent requirements, as these systems must not only ensure the efficient operation of machinery, but also guarantee safety and product quality.
- Chemical resistance: lubricants must be resistant to chemicals to prevent corrosion, reactions or contamination. Lubricants musn’t react with chemicals used in manufacturing.
- Temperature resistance: chemical processes often take place at extreme temperatures. Lubricants and lubrication systems must be able to operate effectively at both high and low temperatures without sensitivity to temperature changes.
- Explosive environments: in the chemical industry, it is not uncommon for lubrication systems to have to cope with explosive environments. ATEX certification is almost an essential requirement.
- Cleanliness: lubricants musn’t contaminate the chemical products they are used to manufacture and must therefore not contain substances that would be harmful to product quality. Lubrication systems must be closed systems to prevent the ingress of external contaminants.
- Automatic lubrication: large chemical machinery requires the use of automatic lubrication systems to ensure continuous lubrication without the need to stop the machinery.
- Maintainability: easy maintenance and quick checks of lubrication systems are key. Monitoring the quality and condition of lubricants is necessary to detect problems early.
- Safety and environmental protection: the lubricants used shouldn’t be harmful to workers or the environment. Ensure that the lubrication process doesn’t generate hazardous emissions or waste.
- Standards and regulations: lubrication systems must comply with industry standards and local/regulatory requirements (e.g. ISO standards). Lubricants and systems used must also have the appropriate certifications.
Solution
Simalube’s automatic lubrication system is extremely versatile, making it the ideal solution for the chemical industry.
- Can be ordered filled with lubricant for the chemical industry
- can be used in confined and difficult to access areas
- operates at ambient temperatures between -20 °C and +55 °C
- lubrication points are continuously supplied with lubricant
- no lubrication point is missed
- Simalube lubricants do not contain toxic substances
- time savings and greater job safety thanks to lower maintenance requirements
- up to 30 % maintenance cost savings
Applications of Simalube in the chemical industry
Typical installations
- Conveyor belts
- Cranes
- Excavators
- Dump trucks
- Vibrating plates
- Mixers
- Crushers
- Compressors
- Concrete mixers
- Rollers
Typical applications
- Bearings
- Chains
- Guides
- Gears
- Ropes
- Cable drums
- Joints
- Winches
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