Automatic Greasing System
TriPlus Trailer
Designing a system
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Designing a system
4.1
Introduction
The following aspects influence the design of a TriPlus greasing system:
1.
The number of grease points to be connected and:
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The position of the grease points on the vehicle or machine.
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The grease demand of the grease points.
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The greasing interval required by the grease points.
2.
The space available on the vehicle or machine for the pump unit and the distribution blocks.
3.
The NLGI class of the grease to be used and the lowest ambient temperature under which the
greasing system is expected to function.
4.2
Points of departure
Pump
Maximum working pressure
275 bar
Number of grease output ports
1
Distribution blocks
Maximum number of distribution blocks in series
2
Available segment types
table 1
Minimum number of doser segments in a distribution block
3
Maximum number of doser segments in a distribution block
12
Pressure drops in a distribution block, related to:
table 2
• The number of segments in the distribution block
• The NLGI class of the grease used
• The ambient operating temperatures
Primary and secondary grease lines
Pressure drops in the grease lines, connected with:
table 3
• The diameter of the lines
• The length of the lines
• The NLGI class of the grease used
• The ambient operating temperatures
Resistance at the grease point
Ball or roller bearing
5 bar
Slide bearing
15 bar
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