Central lubrication systems are essential inside the workshop in way to manage the distribution of technical fluids and lubricating oils, avoiding waste and increasing ROI.
We delve into this topic in today's article!
How do central lubrication systems increase efficiency?
In workshops and repair centres for cars, motorbikes and industrial vehicles, central lubrication systems and fluid and energy distribution systems, in genera, are essential to increase efficiency and productivity, reducing costs and avoiding waste.
Transferring fluids and oils from storage tanks to the point of delivery is a fundamental and a daily activity.
Monitoring these flows is necessary to ensure maximum efficiency and accuracy.
A centralised lubrication system, dedicated to the replacement of technical fluids such as antifreeze, windscreen washer fluid and AdBlue, allows to:
- increase efficiency, because operators can perform all tasks, including oil changes, in one working area
- reduce costs by optimising dispensing times and the lubricants quantities
- improve stock management, avoid possible waste, thanks to an integrated distribution monitoring system
Multifunctional structures are the most efficient solutions because allow the planning of an area dedicated to the supply of fluids and electricity, that can be integrated with reels for the extraction of vehicle exhaust gases.
What are the elements that make up a central lubrication system?
A central lubrication system consists of several basic elements:
- a multifunctional structure that can be equipped with different number of reels for the distribution of technical fluids, air, water and electricity
- the “oil room” with various tanks and basins, where pumps for fluid distribution are placed. It is possible to equip the tanks with overfill indicators
- connecting pipes
- containers for waste oils storage
The system can be completed by:
- switchboards to control the filling level of new fluid and oil tanks
- switchgear with level switch for waste oil collection tanks to prevent overflowing
The most modern fluid distribution systems can be equipped with an advanced monitoring systems, for the supply of technical fluids within the working area, which allow optimal management of the technical fluids used in the workshop, from purchase to sale.
Monitoring systems are of great support in modern workshops when it comes to fluid dispensing:
- manage the data resulting from the delivery of each fluid with consequent cost control
- the reduction of polluting waste
State-of-the-art technology is an investment that quickly pays for itself.
By tracking sales and consumption, costs are contained and polluting waste is reduced, thus complying with environmental protection regulations.
Central lubrication systems must be effectively designed, precisely configured according to consumption and workshop size, and finally monitored to avoid waste and inefficiency. This is the only way to ensure maximum productivity in the workshop.
The optimisation of space also allows the workshop technicians to work easily and in a clean and tidy environment.
Multifunctional columns by WORKY
WORKY has designed 3 multifunctional oil dispensing systems suitable for different types of body shops and repair centres
Compact multi-service structure for the distribution of fluids and energy between workstations designed to accommodate
- up to 2 electric or pneumatic winders;
- up to 4 household or industrial power sockets (230V or 400V)
- up to 3 oil reels (max. 1/2" -10 m)
A self-supporting metal structure that can accommodate, depending on the model, 4 or 6 fluid distribution reels or electric reels.
Excellent for serving two work areas placed side by side.
In the middle and base area of the structure are two drip pans equipped with a grid and an emptying valve.
The most complete solution for technical fluid and energy dispensing in the workshop, which can accommodate up to 8 fluid reels and 2 energy dispensing reels.
The multiple is available in various models, some of which are prepared for the connection of one or two exhaust gas reels.
To make the most of the space, the MULTIPLO can be complemented by a workbench to be placed under the drip tray.
WORKY technicians can develop customised projects, tailored to the needs of the individual customer, analysing each reality in depth and then studying ad hoc solutions.
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