Guide to Selecting and Using Lincoln Grease Dividers

Grease divider Lincoln – When implementing a centralized lubrication system, selecting and configuring the correct grease divider is essential. This article helps engineers, maintenance personnel and equipment managers understand how to select and use SKF Group Lincoln grease dividers.

1. Determine the system requirements

Before selecting a divider, identify the following parameters:

• Number of lubrication points to be supplied.
  
• Pipe distances and layout, and the system’s main pressure.
  
• Type of grease or oil used, for example NLGI 2 grease or oil with a viscosity of at least 40 mm²/s.
  
• Frequency and quantity of grease required at each point.
  

2. Select the appropriate Lincoln/SKF model

• If the system must distribute lubricant to many points (6-22 outlets), the SSV range is a standard choice: “SSV are single-block progressive metering devices … 6 to 22 outlets.”
  
• If the grease quantity at each outlet must be adjustable, consider the SSV-D range, which uses metering screws to change the quantity at each outlet after installation.
  
• Check the maximum pressure and material: for example, SSV units operate at up to approximately 350 bar, while steel or stainless-steel construction suits demanding environments.
  

3. Install and configure the system

• Install the divider immediately after the grease pump and before the branches leading to the lubrication points.
  
• When using multiple divider stages (primary → secondary), follow the piston operating diagram to ensure that every outlet receives the correct quantity.
  
• Vent and fill the system correctly before operation: “Let the lubrication pump run until lubrication grease leaks from all open outlets …”

4. Operation and maintenance

• Monitor the divider’s indicator pin or sensor to check operation. If the pin does not move, a blockage may be present.
  
• Periodically check the grease level in the reservoir, system pressure and the condition of supply lines.
  
• If grease flow is uneven among points, check the divider outlet quantities, pipe blockages and reversing valve.
  

5. Considerations for deployment in Vietnam

• For high-temperature or high-humidity environments, select suitable materials or protect pipes and dividers from environmental exposure.
  
• When using high-consistency grease, verify compatibility with the divider’s technical documentation, for example NLGI 2.
  
• Establish a clear maintenance schedule: the divider is the heart of the grease distribution system, so a failure affects the entire system.
  

6. Conclusion

Correctly selecting and using Lincoln grease dividers helps centralized lubrication systems operate efficiently, reduces machinery failures and extends equipment life. Start by defining the requirements, then select the model, configure the system and maintain it correctly.

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