Power Plants

Flexible, needs-oriented energy supply poses new challenges to power plant operators, especially for maintenance departments. Frequent load changes and longer downtimes require reliable lubrication of equipment and machine elements.

Lubrication Points

Material transport

Area:
Transporting
Loading

Application:
Portal scraper, conveyors
Ship unloader, crane

Final processing

Area:
Crushing
Dust removal
Transporting

Application:
Impact hammer, coal mill
Blowers / fans, electric motors
Conveyors

Post processing

Area:
Dust extracting

Application:
Flue gas scrubbing, blowers / fans, electric motors

Challenges

Longer shutdowns
Frequent load changes

High maintenance costs
Insufficient staff
Spread out equipment with many different lubrication points

Increased risk of workplace accidents at hard-to-reach lubrication points

Increased risk of workplace accidents at hard-to-reach lubrication points and due to high temperatures

Advantages of Automatic Lubrication

Continuous relubrication at short intervals reduces wear and seals lubrication points even during longer shutdowns.
Reliable lubrication for frequent load changes
Scheduled exchanges of lubrication systems while machines are running reduces staff- and material costs and increases economic efficiency.
Quick and easy installation and exchange of lubrication systems outside of dangerous areas increases workplace safety.

Solutions

Direct mounting on lubrication point:
e.g. perma FLEX

Easy, quick mounting
For lube-points with little vibration / shocks
For easy-to-access and safe lubrication point

Remote mounting to lubrication point:
e.g. perma STAR VARIO

For lube-points with strong vibration / shocks (isolation of lubrication system)
When workers’ safety is at risk: Mounting in safe areas
For hard-to-access lubrication pointss

Applications