Overview
Today, everyone must watch costs closely. So it makes good economic sense to avoid repairs and downtime on critical equipment, such as pumps, electric motors, and gearboxes. Sometimes, new equipment sits outdoors in a laydown area before installation. There, simple moisture can reduce the value of your investment. This is why I say oil mist lubrication is basically “free.” It is free from rust. It is free from extra maintenance. It is free from downtime that costs you money. On average, this solution pays for itself in 18 months or less. After that, it continues to save you money again and again. That is a great return on your investment!
Oil Mist Lubrication Benefits
If you apply oil mist proactively, your worries are over. The concept is simple. Oil mist uses only oil and air. It produces a mist that coats your equipment evenly and continuously. It reaches the interior surfaces and cavities where moisture causes corrosion. This is very important along the Gulf Coast.
The best users have proven that oil mist lubrication can:
- Reduce bearing failures caused by lubrication.
- Reduce seal failures.
- Reduce oil usage.
- Increase the life of pumps and gearboxes.
- Reduce early machinery failure. Oil mist protects standby and idle equipment in storage.
This chart shows that lubrication is a leading cause of bearing failure:
Conclusion
Oil mist lubrication systems bring big returns. Yes, there is an upfront cost to buy a system. But the value of improved equipment reliability is priceless. Do not let new or stored equipment lose its effectiveness before installation. Act today. Make sure your machinery runs smoothly, reliably, and for a longer time.
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