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Lubrication system

1st May 1970, Page 151
1st May 1970
Page 151
Page 151, 1st May 1970 — Lubrication system
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A warning-light system is incorporated in new automaticlubrication equipment for commercial vehicles introduced by Lubrication Equipment. The lubrication system is called A.L.F. and up to 100 points can be served. The A.L.F. lubricator unit has an 8-pint reservoir and is driven by a 12 or 24V dc electric motor and pump. The motor is wired into the vehicle's ignition or battery switch and when the key is turned, pressure in the system is built up. The pressure causes oil to pass through nylon tubing from the lubricator to enter the combined distribution block and metering units from where it is forced into the bearings.

At 80 psi the pressure switch operates and the motor cuts out. After this, the pressure in the lines drops, taking 15min to reach 10 psi. Then the motor restarts and the operation is repeated; the pump has a safety valve set at 150 psi.

So long as the ignition or battery switch is on, lubrication is continuous but if a fault develops or the reservoir becomes empty a warning light comes on in the cab. With pressure applied all the time to the lubrication points there is no chance of dirt entering the system and it works out that the motor is in operation for about one hour per week only. Oil consumption depends on the number of points served; each gets 1cc of oil per hour.

Made by: Lubrication Equipment Ltd, Limes Place, Limes Road, Croydon.

Price: (example) 30 point system, £95.

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