Grease Line Guarding
The following shows the different types of guarding that are used to protect grease lines. Again,
depending on the application will determine the required guarding.
Additional guarding should be used for machines that operate in extreme conditions. Always check
with the customer before welding or altering the machine. Always disconnect the battery of the
machine before welding.
High impact and abrasion prone lubrication points with long lengths of hose should be shortened by
adding a junction block away from the impact zone. This will allow for a very quick hose replacement
should damage to the hose occur.
Turrets or C-Guards can be made by cutting a
section out of a short piece of pipe.
C-channel can be bolted on and used for line
guarding
Junction Blocks
C-Channel
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