simalube – the automatic single-point lubricator_Technical information for the steel industry

Product catalog summary

Introduction
The document provides technical information on the use of simalube automatic single-point lubricators in the steel industry. It highlights the challenges faced by machines due to harsh conditions like heat, dust, and dirt, and emphasizes the importance of continuous lubrication to prevent machine failures.

Key Benefits

Cost and Time Efficiency: Automatic lubrication reduces the need for manual intervention, saving time and money by preventing machine downtime.
Safety Improvement: By allowing remote installation, simalube reduces the risk to workers who would otherwise need to apply lubricants in hazardous areas.
Extended Machine Life: Continuous lubrication extends the service life of machines and reduces maintenance costs.

Applications

simalube is used in various steel production processes, including coking, sintering, blast furnaces, and continuous casting facilities.
It is applicable to a wide range of machinery such as conveyor systems, gearboxes, motors, fans, pumps, and cranes.

Advantages of simalube Systems

Reliability: Once installed, lubrication points are consistently maintained without being forgotten.
Contamination Prevention: The hermetically sealed system prevents dust and debris contamination.
Maintenance Reduction: Eliminates the need for manual lubrication, reducing service requirements and costs.
Flexibility: Adjustable running time from 1 to 12 months, with no need to shut down machines during maintenance.
Variety of Sizes: Available in five sizes, with a transparent housing for monitoring lubrication progress.
Environmental Consideration: The system is 100% recyclable.

Conclusion
The document concludes by offering further information and support from simatec's specialists, who can demonstrate how automatic lubrication can reduce costs and extend machine service life.

Catalog excerpts

simalube – the automatic single-point lubricator Technical information for the steel industry

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The lubrication expert Preventing machine failures The severe working conditions in the steel industry are a challenge not only to the operators but also the machines in particular. Heat, dust, vapours and dirt stress the facilities and often bring them to their limits. Among other things, continuous lubrications of the facilities is crucial to prevent the resulting machine failures. Using simalube lubricators, lubrication points are supplied for up to a year with the correct or desired grease or oil, which reduces the wear of the machine parts. Save money and time The melting and processing...

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Permanent lubrication of the rolls for sheet production thanks to the simalube 125 ml automatic lubricator. Several simalube lubricators and IMPULSE lubricate the columns (left) and the drive unit (right) of the nibbling machine. The two simalube 60 ml units automatically lubricate a flying cutting unit of the aligning and cutting machine for up to 6 months. Thanks to the simalube IMPULSE pressure booster, the lubrication points at the winder (bearings, guide bushes and interlocks) can be installed remotely and supplied with lubricant via a hose installation.

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Areas of application and advantages Areas of application for simalube in steel production processes: • Coking facility • Refining of pig iron • Sintering facility • Alloying of steel • Blast furnaces • Vacuum unit • Desulphurization • Continuous casting facility • Removal of slag • Ingot casting • Filling of the converter • Roll stands Plants/machines in steelworks: • Conveyor systems • Fan units • Gearboxes/motors • Fans • Blower motors • Pumps • Mixers • Strainers • Motor bearings • Cranes • Ovens • Rollers simalube applications in steelworks: • Bearings • Sliding rails • Chains • Joints •...

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