Automation Industry
Characteristics of Automation Equipment
High Frequency and High Load
Servo drive systems and robotic arms in automated equipment typically operate at extremely high acceleration and cycle frequencies.
Numerous Lubrication Points and Limited Space
Automated systems are designed for compactness, resulting in numerous lubrication points, often hidden in precision interiors or high-risk areas, making traditional manual lubrication nearly impossible.
Continuous Operation
To achieve overall equipment efficiency, automated systems typically operate 24/7. Any downtime for lubrication will result in significant production losses.
Core Lubrication Challenges of Automated Equipment
The Dilemma of Dosage Control
Over-lubrication, in high-speed bearings, generates excessive grease, causing rapid temperature rise and damaging precision electronic sensors; under-lubrication, in highly precise automated systems, even minor wear can alter the positioning accuracy of robotic arms, leading to a surge in defect rates.
Contaminant Accumulation
In the "closed" automated production line, fine metal debris can accumulate in the lubricating grease. If not drained promptly, grease will turn into "grind paste," accelerating the damage to expensive ball screws and guideways.
Lubrication System Clog
Automatic Lubrication Systems (ALS) typically have very small tube and hose. Once grease separates or hardens, it is highly prone to clogging, leading to dangerous situations where some lubrication points are nominally lubricated but actually without lubricant.
BAOTN Lubrication Solutions
BAOTN provides a wide range of one-stop lubrication solutions for the automation industry, including single-point lubricators, volumetric single-line lubrication systems, and progressive lubrication systems. The frequency and volume of lubrication can be precisely set via controllers or the customer's PLC. Special lubrication components are provided for automation special parts, including lubricating pinions for gears and racks, and oil brushes and nozzles for chain lubrication. Complete systems meeting copper, zinc, and nickel restrictions are available for lithium battery equipment. BAOTN also provides high-performance greases.
