SKF LAGM 1000E grease flow meter accurately measures the amount of grease delivered. In general, it is very difficult to deliver an accurate amount of grease for each manual bearing lubrication. However, the correct grease quantity is important for bearing life, because too much or too little lubrication can lead to bearing damage and machine failure. Even when the grease is weighed for each lubrication, actual conditions such as back pressure, wear inside the grease gun and other factors can result in different delivered quantities. Only a grease meter can accurately measure the actual quantity delivered.
Overview of the SKF LAGM 1000E
Purpose:
- LAGM 1000E is designed to automate lubrication of machinery components and ensure accurate, consistent lubricant delivery. This reduces maintenance and downtime and extends equipment life.
Grease Flow Meter Features:
- Electronic control: The electronic control unit enables precise adjustment of lubrication intervals and quantity.
- Modular design: The modular system can be adapted to different machines and requirements.
- Automatic operation: It reduces the need for manual lubrication, saving time and effort.
- Monitoring and diagnostics: Advanced systems can provide monitoring and feedback on the lubrication process and issue warnings when problems occur.
Applications:
- It is commonly used in industrial environments where machinery requires periodic lubrication to ensure smooth operation and prevent wear. Common applications include conveyor systems, production lines and machinery that operates continuously or under heavy loads.
Benefits of a grease flow meter
- Consistency: It provides consistent lubrication quantities and helps maintain machine function.
- Efficiency: It reduces manual lubrication work, saving time and labour costs.
- Reliability: It helps prevent machine failures caused by improper lubrication.
- Flexibility: It can be adjusted for different machines and operating requirements.
Technical specifications LAGM 1000E
| Recommended application | For accurately measuring the grease quantity when manually lubricating bearings or other lubrication points. |
| Suitable operating equipment | For installation on a grease gun and the grease pump trigger |
| Operation | Electronic grease meter with display |
| Display | Backlit LCD (4 digits / 9 mm) |
| Software features |
Total and subtotal counters
Automatic shut-off
Selectable display brightness
Selectable measurement units
Automatic activation
Calibration mode
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| NLGI consistency grade | NLGI 0 – NLGI 3 |
| Maximum pressure | 700 bar |
| Maximum pressure | 70 MPa |
| Flow rate (maximum) | 1000 cm³/min |
| Thread connection | M10x1 |
| Measurement accuracy (+/-) |
±3% from 0 – 300 bar
±5% from 300 – 700 bar
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| Protection rating (IP) | IP67 |
| Measurement modes | cm³, g, US fl. oz or oz |
| Battery life |
50 hours with backlight
2,000 hours without backlight
10,000 hours with display off
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| Battery | 1x AA (LR6) alkaline battery (included) |
| Ambient temperature | -20.0 – 55.0 °C |
| Material | Anodized aluminium housing with rubber protective sleeve |
| Contents |
Grease meter
Rubber protective sleeve
1x AA battery
Outlet tube
Inlet tube
Four-jaw coupling
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| Product weight | 0.4 kg |
