Where should Petromatic be used?
On equipment that has anti-friction bearings with seals, bronze, oilite or open bearings, and where light grease is used.
On equipment that has anti-friction, oscillating, ball, roller, shielded or sealed bearings, and where multi-purpose grease is used.
On equipment where bearing-flushing action is necessary, and where a heavy or graphite-based grease is used.
On equipment with hard-to-reach grease points. Petromatics can be sited remotely in such cases (see Installation).
Petromatics are not affected by vibration and can be installed submersed in water, oil or even encased in ice!
Recommended operating temperatures : -23oC to +93oC.
How does Petromatic work?
Petromatic, an automatic grease cup, has only eight parts, combining simplicity with durable components that meet strict service requirements. Petromatic's see-through dome (transparent LexanŽ) allows a quick sight-check of the grease level. Grease flows from the reservoir through a precision metering-valve to the bearing.
A compression spring acts upon the piston to maintain a continuous balance pressure on the grease, as it gradually moves through the tapered flow channel. The positive O-ring seal prevents grease from by-passing the piston. Petromatic always delivers the right amount of grease to the bearing when it is needed, and avoids the danger of over or under-greasing.
The reversible coupler permits rapid installation on any equipment - metric or American standard threads. Just remove the standard grease-fitting and replace with the Petromatic unit.
How can Petromatic save me money?
Petromatic minimises industrial hazards. In most cases, Petromatic units eliminate the need to service hazardous areas between shutdowns. Further, Petromatic units are non-conductive, eliminating the danger of electric shock.
Costly downtime is decreased. Petromatic units minimise bearing failures and resulting equipment damage. Manufactured products are kept clean because controlled greasing eliminates over-fills. Grease consumption is reduced because the bearings use only sufficient grease to ensure long life.