Company Announcement - SKF’s SYSTEM 24 automatic lubricators provide a reliable, user friendly and cost effective solution for the continuous supply of quality lubricant to plant machinery components. The increased reliability and accuracy of automatic lubrication of machine components compared to manual lubrication practices deliver a number of important and substantial cost saving benefits to the end user.

The lubricators allow a large number of lubrication points to be covered with premium quality SKF lubricant which is available in two different volumes, 125 ml and 60 ml. “The comprehensive SKF DialSet computer program ensures correct and measured application which saves on lubricant and prevents under- or over-lubrication,” explains SKF Business Development Manager Reliability Systems, Eddie Martens. “This reduces the risk of equipment failure and costly unplanned downtime and extends equipment life. In addition to a shrinkage in maintenance costs, uptime and thus productivity is improved as production does not need to be halted to apply lubricant.” The dispensing function and lubricant levels are easily checked through the transparent container.

The SKF DialSet computer program, iOS and android apps also allow for quick and easily determining of correct SKF SYSTEM 24 settings for the particular application. The SKF SYSTEM 24 can be temporarily de-activated when machinery is not running, for example during scheduled maintenance. The units’ ergonomic and easy to read dial enables the dispense rate to be set by hand, without the need for special tools, over a user-selectable time period of one to 12 months. The system is also easy and inexpensive to install as no special tool is required.

Martens points out that the automatic lubrication is particularly suited to any application that is subject to high levels of contamination or in demanding, hard to reach, remote, and hazardous areas. The batteries can be easily removed from the SKF SYSTEM 24 after use, allowing the unit to be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. SKF’s SYSTEM 24 automatic lubricators are ATEX certified.