LUBRiCUS
Gruetzner GmbH - Overview History of the company: Gruetzner GmbH 1993: Foundation of the company Gruetzner GmbH Headquarters: until 2000 Wendelstein, since 2001 Nuernberg Core Business : Single Point Lubricator simalube 2005: Extension of the product portfolio to include Inductionheaters and tools for mounting/dismounting of bearings 2006: Electromechanical Lubrication Systems have been integrated in the produkt range (Memolub) 2010: Lubricus as a standalone product Worldwide Distribution
amount of grease amount of grease Lubricus lubrication system lubrication by hand risky! too little/not regularly too much/too often Problems: extended lubricating intervals forgotten lubricating intervals Problems: shortened lubricating intervals additional lubricating intervals incorrect amount of grease confusion of lubricant risk of contamination
Lubricus lubrication system better solution: lubricating automatically! optimal state of lubrication avoids over- or undersupply of lubrication correct lubricant consistent lubrication of lubrication points which may easily be overlooked or forgotten reliable lubrication for critical greasing points no contamination
Introduction Inventory Systems for `non-manuel Lubrication Status Quo A Several spring-powered, gas powered and electromechanical Lubrication Systems Problems: o low pressure build-up. o Problems with installation with hoses (too long, pressure) o Difficulties with the use of distributors o Problems in the low temperature range / outdoor use o Limitation of used lubricants o Connection to PLC (no error messages/notification when empty) o short running times (1 Year) o small volumes B Central Lubrication System(CLS) Problems: o high initial investment o expensive piping o usually limited to one lubricant o lack of transparency in complications
Introduction small-cls as a niche Challenge: close gap between Single Point Lubricator and central lubrication system combine benefits both Single Pointer and CLS Lubricus as an upgrade solution - easy subsequent installation reliable use of tubes and distribution blocks higher Pressure reasonable value for money New Approach: Lubricus New Generation of small CLS
Lubricus Highlights Lubricus - Facts & Benefits The Lubricus Lubrication System is a very compact lubrication pump for oils and greases. Rotary piston pump without valves Pressure up to 70 bar, extension with tube 5m 400 cm³ cartridge Battery-powered or 24 V DC (direct current) System control (Function, empty cartridge, malfunction) PLC connection possible Integrated measurement of backpressure Temperature range -20 C to +70 C easy to install Lubricus with 1,2,3 or 4 outlets
Lubricus - the Pump Rotary piston pump (double pump body) Rotary piston pump: screws slowly forward (no pushing or hammering/hitting) by a alternating motion (back and forth) Non-return plugs Lubricant is treated an delivered very gently! (no displacement pump in which a piston is only pushed forward)
Lubricus pump body Comparison of pump systems CLS Lubricus Piston Pump of the classical Lubrication System Pump cycle: 3 s dosage volume: 0,20 cm³ conveyor speed : 200 mm³/s build-up of pressure: 1,0 s Lubricus Pumpenkörper Pump cycle: 6-10 s dosage volume: 0,15 cm³ conveyor speed: 26,7 mm³/s build-up of pressure : 6-8 s Lower speed reduces the back pressure! Lubricant arrives intact at lubrication point!
Lubricus the battery-powered model LUB-B-1 und LUB-B2 operate with a special battery pack Battery: Lithium Iron Sulphide Advantages: - longer storage life - nearly no self-discharge - works well under low temperatures - maximum capacity until the end, no voltage drop Lubricus Typ B can operate up to 36 months, simple handling 1 or 2 outlets => same amount of lubricant possibility to connect an LED cable Back-pressure measurement possible with battery powered models LED display provides information about the status (every 60s green = o.k./every 5s red= n.o.k.)
Lubricus the 24V model LUB-V-1 und LUB-V-2 operate with a 24V power supply (10.30 V) Lubricus Typ V can be programmed (with one cartridge) up to 36 months In fact, in discontinuous operation of the application longer delivery times are possible! Power supply via the connector M12x1, simple handling reading out errors possible 1 or 2 outlets => same amount of lubricant Back-pressure measurement possible LED display provides information about the status (every 60s green = o.k./every 5s red= n.o.k.)
Lubricus the LUB-C-Model The LUB-C-Models are available with 1, 2, 3 or 4 outlets The LUB-C-Types require the Lubricus Controller for proper Operation Unlike the B-and V-types you have to set break-times (H) Power supply (24V) exclusively via the Lubricus Controller Back-pressure measurement (Quick Check) possible for each outlet (shown on Display) LED display provides information about the status of each pump-body!
Lubricus Controller Lubricus Controller alternative approach of a small -CLS Idea: Local small lubrication systems are located near the point of lubrication. Lubricus won t supply grease in long hoses or pipes, Lubricus transports Energy (cable)! 4 Lubricus lubrication systems can be connected to Lubricus Controller The connected Lubricus can be individually controlled and monitored by the controller. Individual dispensing volume possible Monitoring of up to 16 lubrication points, Central monitoring possible (e.g. PLC) Dialogue for all devices connected via the LCD display on the controller. Lubrication units are installed next to the actual lubrication points => Electronics & monitoring can be installed in a user friendly environment. Lubricus & Controller Information is shared not the lubricant!
Lubricus Controller Practical example Lubricus Controller in practice: Many different lubrication points connection 24V/PLC current supply 24V grease lines How can this diversity be supplied effectively with the right Lubricant? => LUBRICUS!
Lubricus Controller - in practise The alternative "decentralized CLS - direct supply of up to 16 lubrication points => Use of various lubricants (Oil/Grease) in one system possible => simple electronic adjustment of various delivery rates
Lubricus measurement of backpressure QuickCheck (measurement of backpressure on board ) backpressure in bar! To check your system the pump supplies small quantities of lubricant into the lubrication line. The microprocessor measures the backpressure between the lubrication point and the pump. The displayed value is the grease pressure in your tube in {bar}.
Pressure [bar] Lubricus backpressure in tubes Backpressure: Multipurpose Grease NLGI 2 Backpressure in different tubes 60 50 Grease: Li / Ca with synthetic base oil, NLGI 2 Temperature: 20 C Supply dosage: 0,16cm³ / stroke Supply time: 6s (FlexxPump) Dosage speed: 26,7mm³ / s 40 30 Progressive Block 20 10 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Length [m] Tube 6mm x 3mm Tube 6mm x 4mm
Maximum pressure build-up [bar] Lubricus costs per lubrication point different systems in comparison 150 125 C L S 100 75 50 25 0 Lubricus Single Pointer 40 80 120 160 200 240 Price/lubrication Point [ ]
Lubricus Accessories chain lubrication Pinion for chain lubrication: Rolls are made of open cell PU-Foam, Temp.-Range -30 C to + 150 C Lubricant is supplied via a rotating shaft an bore holes into the PU-Foam In the axes there is a non-return valve integrated which prevents uncontrolled escaping of the lubricant. available for simplex and duplex chains speed at the surface: max. 5m/s Paint compatibility: tested and approved special solutions and sizes are possible
Lubricus Lubricating gearwheel Lubricating gearwheel: Rolls are made of open cell PU-Foam, Temp.-Range -30 C to + 150 C Lubricant is supplied via a rotating shaft an bore holes into the PU-Foam available straight/sloping left teeth/sloping right teeth speed at the surface: max. 5m/s Paint compatibility: tested and approved Axes: straight or right-angled special solutions and sizes are possible
Lubricus Lubricating rolls Lubricating rolls: Rolls are made of open cell PU-Foam, Temp.-Range -30 C to + 150 C Lubricant is supplied via a rotating shaft an bore holes into the PU-Foam Axes: right-angled with spring steel special solutions and sizes are possible
Lubricus Application Images Lubricus LUB-B-2 Lubricus LUB-V-1
Lubricus Application Images LUB-B-2 lubricating an electric motor
Lubricus Application Images Lubrication Point Lubricus
Lubricus Application Images Lubricus LUB-V-2 with splitter Lubricus LUB-B-2
Lubricus Application Images Lubricus LUB-B-2
Lubricus Application Images Lubricus LUB-B-2 Bearing
Lubricus Application Images Beverage Industry
Lubricus Application Images Lubricus Controller with two LUB-C-4 Color-coded sleeves for a better differentiation between the lubrication lines
Lubricus Application Images Lubricus Controller in special housing 1 Lubricus connected 3 more to come Lubricus Controller with 3 Lubricus connected
Lubricus Application Images Lubricus Controller with 3 LUB-C-4 in special housing 3 Lubricus connected 1 more possible total of 12 lubrication points provided
Lubricus Application Images Lubricus - Lubricating roll with tensioner
Lubricus Application Images 3 x Lubricus - LUB-C-1 Lubricating gearwheel with tensioner
Lubricus Application Images Lubricating gearwheels with tensioner
Lubricus Application Images Lubricus Lubrication gearwheels Pinion for chain lubrication used as a chain tensioner.
Lubricus Application Images 3 x Lubricus Controller some Lubricus
Lubricus Application Images Lubricus Type C Lubricus Controller
Lubricus Application Images Lubricus LUB-C-3
Lubricus Application Images Lubrication of wheel flanges
Lubricus Application Images Lubrication of wheel flanges
Lubricus Application Images Lubrication of wheel flanges
Lubricus our Goals! Our experience in the market! Started 4 years ago at zero! Extremely good feedback from the market! Flexible solution for a wide range of application Lubricus obviously is needed by the customers! 2009 2010 2011 2012 surprise the consumer with this new approach! satisfy the customer with Lubricus Go with us!