Best suited for: Precise discharge
Recommended product: Xport™ Star Vario Lubricator
Common uses: Gear racks, shaft seals, electric motors, chains, roller bearings, sliding bearings, open gears, sliding guides and spindles in the food, paper, oil, gas, environmental technology and pharmaceutical sectors.
Where equipment components require a finely controlled supply of lubrication, an automatic single-point lubricator offers a sound solution. The Star Vario system includes an LCD screen for viewing and altering discharge volume and period settings. It can withstand water jet and dust when the individual parts have been compiled accurately, making the unit a common choice for electric motors that have meticulous re-lubrication requirements.
Once the initial lubricant is finished, the system’s drive unit can be re-used alongside a refill unit, which includes a new lubricant cartridge.
The components of the system are:
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