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Oil & Air Lubrication Systems

Oil and air lubrication systems are metered delivery arrangements that introduce small oil quantities into a continuous compressed-air stream. The air carries a film along tubing to the bearing, supports cooling and creates outward flow, while repeated oil delivery provides controlled lubrication for fast rotating equipment.

Key facts

Common types
Multi-outlet mixing system, Spindle lubrication unit, Oil streak monitoring system, Modular mixing valve, Cabinet-mounted system
Materials
Anodised aluminium, Brass nozzles, Polyurethane tubing, Fluoropolymer tubing, Steel cabinet
Used in
Machine spindles, Textile frames, Woodworking spindles, Wire mills, Precision grinding

Types

  • Multi-outlet mixing system
  • Spindle lubrication unit
  • Oil streak monitoring system
  • Modular mixing valve
  • Cabinet-mounted system

Materials

Applications

  • Machine spindles
  • Textile frames
  • Woodworking spindles
  • Wire mills
  • Precision grinding

What to send for a quote

  • bearing count
  • shaft speeds
  • oil viscosity
  • air supply data
  • monitoring and control needs

Questions about oil & air lubrication systems

What should I send to identify oil & air lubrication systems?

Send bearing count, shaft speeds, oil viscosity, air supply data, monitoring and control needs. Provide bearing arrangement and line lengths, since outlet count alone does not define mixing or delivery requirements. A clear photograph, drawing or readable reference can resolve details that dimensions alone do not show.

How should I select oil & air lubrication systems?

Determine oil dose, interval, air flow, tubing and monitoring from bearing type, speed, heat, contamination and machine controls. Confirm the mating parts and operating environment before ordering, since an apparently similar size can use a different profile, material or internal arrangement.

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