Consistent Lubrication – Automatic lubricators can be located in hard-to-reach areas to provide lubrication at pre-set time intervals.

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Screw conveyors, belt conveyors, drag conveyors, and bucket elevators require periodic lubrication of bearings and key drive components. Some conveyors and bucket elevators use a secondary drive with chain and sprockets to transfer torque. Lubrication of the chain is very important. Periodic lubrication purges contaminants from sensitive rotating elements and reduces friction and heat buildup. Bearing and chain life is extended, reducing costly repairs and downtime.

Improved Safety – Automatic lubrication improves plant safety by reducing maintenance requirements. Operators and maintenance technicians don’t have to climb ladders and get to hard-to-reach lubrication points as often.

Lower Maintenance Costs – Consistent and automatic lubrication reduces bearing contamination and early failure. Less labor and equipment is required to inspect, repair, and replace bearings.

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Located within the wheel hub, wheel bearings are a set of steel balls enclosed by a metal ring. They are located on a metal axle shaft and responsible for holding the bolts that attach the tyre and the wheel. They support the balancing of the vehicle’s weight when turning, which means they wear down over time. Your car’s wheels are mounted on wheel hubs, making it an incredibly important car part.

At most processing plants, lubrication is a manual process whereby the maintenance technician purges the bearing with new grease using a grease gun in a time interval recommended by the bearing manufacturer or OEM. To reduce the need for manual lubrication, KWS offers solutions for automatically lubricating every point on a conveyor or elevator.

The SKF System 24 is a gas-driven lubrication container for a single lubrication point or fitting. It consists of a transparent container filled with suitable grease and a cartridge containing an electrochemical gas cell. Once activated, hydrogen gas is used to actuate a piston to dispense grease at an adjustable interval between 1 and 12 months. The SKF TLMR series utilizes an electromechanical drive instead of a gas-powered piston. The drive is battery powered and the dispense period can be between adjusted between 1 and 24 months.

Wide Variety of Applications – The SKF System 24 is suitable for applications for explosion-proof areas and for bearings with low lubrication consumption. The SKF TLMR is suited for applications in non-classified areas and for bearings with high lubricant consumption.

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Simple Installation and Maintenance – Automatic lubricators simply replace the grease zirk and are filled with grease. Grease is refilled on a periodic basis depending upon frequency of use.

Multiple Solutions – SKF System 24 is gas actuated with an inert gas and refillable grease container. SKF TLMR is electromechanically actuated and requires replaceable grease cartridges.

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KWS also designs customized lubrication systems involving multiple lubrication points with a single local reservoir, pump and controls. Consult your KWS sales engineer for the recommended automatic lubrication system for your project.

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Still unsure which products you need? Head down to your local Halfords store where one of our team will be happy to help you out.

If you have a bad wheel bearing, it’s likely that your steering is offset and you’ll hear growling, chirping or squealing when turning. Needing to steer excessively or moderately is alsoa sign you may need a wheel bearing replacement.

Whether you need a front wheel bearing or rear wheel bearing, at Halfords you’ll find a great range of products for all car makes and models. To find yours, enter your vehicle registration into the tool provided and our system will pull relevant products. Once you’ve located the right products, use our convenient click & collect service to get hold of your products sooner. Alternatively, use our delivery service if you’d prefer to have your wheel bearings delivered to your door.