Lubricating station

Overview
DOPAG offers individually configured greasing stations for the manual application of lubricants. The component to be lubricated is positioned in the station by hand. Dispensing is activated by a push button or foot pedal. The advantage: precise and repeatable material application with the optimum quantity and dispersion of lubricant.

Benefits for you

• Maximum flexibility thanks to individual configuration: the optimum solution is available for every component geometry
• Optimised material feeding thanks to 3D printing: reduced material consumption, no rework required
• Whether external, internal or dot application: all types of lubrication can be implemented and combined
• Multiple lubrication points can be applied simultaneously: optimised cycle times and increased productivity
• High repeatability, reproducibility and process reliability thanks to volumetric metering (< ±1 percent)
• Attractive alternative to conventional brush application: amortisation after just a few months

Compact and user-friendly
The greasing station is ideal for compact, semi-automated or manual workstations. Components with O-rings or other seals to be lubricated can be greased or oiled at a manual workstation. Operation is simple: the component is positioned in the adapter by hand. Pressing down on the component triggers dispensing via a mechanical switch. The lubricant is dispensed and evenly applied to the component.

Precise and clean
Thanks to the component positioning system, the material is applied to the component with repeated accuracy. Compared to manual application with a brush, there is no need for reworking and contamination is avoided. A status LED also provides feedback to the operator as to whether the metering process has been carried out successfully.

Process reliability over a large metering volume
Volumetric metering valves are typically used. Depending on the valve type and size, metering quantities from 0.001 ml up to several millilitres can be achieved. The valves are almost independent of pressure, viscosity and temperature fluctuations and therefore achieve a high level of repeatability and process reliability.

Individual configuration with high flexibility
Greasing stations are customised to the component. Individualised adapters can be used to cover a wide range of application patterns such as external and internal greasing, dot application or combinations. Several greasing points can be lubricated at the same time. Adapters are typically manufactured using 3D printing processes to optimise material guidance and reduce loss.

Shorter cycle times and greater efficiency
Thanks to optimised material feeding, material loss and cycle times are reduced. The investment in a greasing station instead of brush application often pays for itself after just a few months.

Design of the greasing station

• Component-specific grease adapter
• Metering valve
• Housing cover with integrated status LED
• Material supply

Possible configurations and advantages of grease adapters
The grease adapters are customised precisely to the component, enabling clean application, material savings and increased reproducibility. Geometric freedom (via 3D printing) enables ideal material distribution and flow-optimised guidance, reducing material loss and increasing dispensing speed. Metal or plastic printing can be selected depending on material properties and process variables.

Characteristiques / spécifications techniques

• Operation: manual positioning of component; dispensing triggered by push button or foot pedal
• Metering technology: volumetric metering valves (typical accuracy < ±1%)
• Metering volume range: from approx. 0.001 ml up to several millilitres (depending on valve type/size)
• Adapters: component-specific, typically manufactured by 3D printing (plastic or metal)
• Multiple lubrication points can be lubricated simultaneously
• Valves largely independent of pressure, viscosity and temperature fluctuations (high repeatability)
• Operator feedback: integrated status LED indicating successful metering
• Intended use: precise, repeatable, clean application of greases and oils; suitable for components with O-rings and seals