OIL MIST LUBRICATION SYSTEMS

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Overview

Oil mist lubrication began in the United States around the early 1900s.  Initially, it was used in machine tool and steel industries and quickly made its way into the refining, petrochemical, and paper markets.  Oil mist is a straightforward process made by combining instrument air, or nitrogen, with oil through a venturi nozzle. The system will generate mist while these three components are present and operating properly.  A properly designed oil mist system will reduce oil consumption and minimize heat from fluid friction, when no oil sump is maintained in dry mist applications.  Continuous oil mist lubrication at low lube rates, matching actual bearing requirements, extends bearing life – while the slight positive pressure on the bearing housing prevents moisture intrusion.  This holds true for operating equipment as well as for idle, or back-up equipment. Oil mist makes for a great method of preservation for equipment being stored (long-term or short-term).     

Bill Spitzer & Associates (BSA) can create customized solutions to fit the needs, obstacles, or specifications for the entire oil mist system.  The customized approach enables BSA to provide a turnkey solution for design, installation, commissioning, operation, training, and preventative maintenance (PM) program implementation. 

Key Components

  • Customizable & 6 Standard Sizes

  • NEMA 4x SS Enclosure

  • Filter/Regulator with Pressure Gauge

  • 5-gallon SS Oil Reservoir

  • Oil Level Sight-Glass

  • Oil Heater & Thermostat

  • Oil Temperature Gauge

  • Oil Level Float Switch

  • Automatic Oil Refill Capability

  • Hi-Lo Mist Pressure Switch

  • Mist Pressure Gauge

  • Mist Pressure Alarm

  • LED Status Alarm Lights

  • LED System Parameter Indicator Lights

  • Air Heater

  • Backup Mist Generator

  • Bulk Oil Storage Tank

  • SS Oil Collection Containers

  • Pure & Purge Mist Kits

  • Rambo Oil Mist Collection Pot

  • SS Auto Drain Leg

Value

  • Within 24-hours or less, we react to customer needs and service for all types oil mist components and these lubrication related products: Lincoln, SKF, Alemite, Orsco, Patton, Perma, Kluber, and Lubrication Scientifics. 

  • We approach all service calls with a sense of urgency and the understanding of equipment uptime, utilizing quality components helps BSA performance become repeatable and provides longer service life for your equipment.

  • Bill Spitzer & Associates PM programs ensure your oil mist system(s) continue to operate as designed and our experienced Service Technicians offer the industry a professional and competitively priced solution, even in an unplanned downtime.

  • Installed oil mist systems by BSA will reduce oil consumption, minimize heat from fluid friction, extend bearing life, prevent moisture intrusion, extend mean time between failure (MTBF), and safeguard stored equipment for short-term and long-term situations.

Examples

  • Centrifugal pumps

  • Electric motors

  • Steam turbines

  • Gearboxes

  • Blowers

  • Mixers

  • Gears, cams, spindles, slides and ways

  • Preservation of in-place turbomachinery that has been decommissioned

  • Preservation, both indoors and outdoors, for stored equipment:

    • Compressors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, turbines, mixers – generally any cavity that needs preserving

Markets

  • Petrochemical

  • Refining

  • Power Generation

  • Pulp and Paper

  • Machine Tool