Lubrication improvements can significantly increase the reliability of electric motors. Premature motor failure is likely to be caused by bearing failure. Lubrication is a major factor.
Lubricants have a finite life so re-lubrication is essential for long term motor reliability. Manual re-lubrication introduces human error factors such as: the application of the wrong grease, too much grease, or lubrication is missed.
Often manual greasing is done with equipment stopped – so the motor is cold. In these conditions older and colder grease may block the entry of new grease into the bearing. The grease may instead go into the motor internals.
GreaseMax continuous lubrication provides the best lubrication results for improved bearing life. Re-greasing the motor when it is running allows a more effective, controlled result.
Bearing life is improved, there is a reduced possibility of excess grease being applied and contaminating the motor internals. The problems of the wrong grease being used, foreign matter contamination from dirty grease nipples or lubrication being missed are eliminated.
