The Ultimate Guide to Single Point Lubrication Systems

The Hidden Costs of Manual Greasing

Manual greasing with a grease gun is one of the most common yet inefficient maintenance tasks in an industrial plant. It is highly labor-intensive and prone to human error. Over-greasing blows out bearing seals and causes internal friction, while under-greasing leads to metal-on-metal contact and catastrophic failure. Furthermore, expecting a worker to manually grease a bearing located near high-speed fans or suspended high above a factory floor introduces significant safety risks.

Introducing Monoluberr: Features and Benefits

To eliminate the guesswork and danger of manual lubrication, LUBERR developed the Monoluberr—an electromechanical single-point automatic lubricator.

Unlike cheap gas-driven lubricators that fluctuate with temperature changes, the Monoluberr uses a precision electromechanical drive. This ensures that the exact volume of grease is pushed into the bearing regardless of external ambient temperature. The device features a built-in timer, allowing the maintenance engineer to set the grease discharge cycle anywhere from 1 month to 12 months.

Ideal Applications for Single Point Systems

While centralized multi-line systems are great for large machinery, the Monoluberr is the perfect fit for isolated, critical, or hard-to-reach bearings. Common applications include:

• Water pump bearings and HVAC fan motors.
• Conveyor belt pulleys in dusty environments.
• Isolated drive chains and sprockets.