Sany’s most advanced automatic lubrication system plays an indispensable role in increasing production and reducing the cost of high-performance sites by ensuring that all parts of the boom and bucket are regularly and correctly lubricated.
Bobcat bulldozing equipment service manager Brendon Pretorius said that in addition to reducing wear by maintaining a proper lubrication film, correct and frequent lubrication will also remove dust, sand, water and dirt from the bushings and pins.
“Once these contaminants enter the bushing and pin, they will act as grinding parts, greatly shortening the life of the bearing.”
Pretorius said: “This can lead to increased maintenance requirements, unexpected repairs and longer downtime, which is a huge cost to owners of construction and mining fleets,”
This system solves all the limitations of manual lubrication and is very suitable for small equipment with few points and the need to extend the lubrication interval.
Lubricating all points of a single large machine in this way is a very troublesome and time-consuming process. When the bucket and boom need to be lubricated at various locations, it may take up to 45 minutes or more to ensure even distribution of grease to protect the components under load.
Manual lubrication is also severely affected by a series of variables. These include strict production schedules, weather conditions and logistical restrictions, such as the location of equipment and the availability of fuel trucks.
The ability of workers and human error are other important considerations. For example, during manual lubrication, it often happens that the bearing is not completely removed and the grease is unevenly distributed in the bushing.
Sany’s automatic lubrication system also eliminates the need to climb up the machine to lubricate various parts, thereby providing a safer working environment for construction and mine sites.
By delivering the precise amount of grease to where it is needed, the system also eliminates waste and saves customers further costs.
Pretorius explained that the cooling drive of the EP-1 pump is used in conjunction with a modular progressive distributor block combined with a piston or main distributor to ensure that all lubrication points receive the required lubrication amount controller specified by EP-tronic.
The controller consists of three working modes, namely time, period or number of revolutions, and three working conditions, including simple, medium or heavy. The low liquid level sensor monitors the empty liquid storage tank, and the piston detector clogs the system. The system also includes an integrated data logger with a diagnostic module. “He said.
A very robust system, the pumping element and piston in the dispenser are made of metal, without dynamic seals and wearing parts.
Pretorius concluded by stating that the automatic lubrication system is just one of the many features that make SANY a popular choice for demanding construction and mining applications on African construction sites.