Crane lubrication

Vibration, high mechanical loads, contamination and moisture are all threats to bearing service life. Like any mechanical system, slewing rings and bearings in deck cranes and pulleys on cantilever arms require proper lubrication to function optimally.

SKF and Lincoln automatic lubrication systems deliver the exact quantity of the appropriate lubricant to the right place at the right time while the equipment is running – without downtime. Automatic lubrication systems are able to pump long distances within a wide temperature range and can reliably service difficult-to-access points. 

Benefits

  • Reliable lubrication of difficult-to-access points 
  • Prevent unscheduled downtime
  • Minimize the risk of accidents
  • Reduce operating costs

applications

  • Slewing rings
  • Slewing bearings
  • Pulleys on cantilever arm
  • Rails
  • Ropes

Wheel flange lubrication for slow-moving rail-type cranes

The CRL-101 reduces rail wear, noise and lubricant consumption at harbour cranes, special container handling systems, and overhead and gantry cranes.

Wire rope lubrication

To increase wire rope life and reduce lubrication time. The life cycle of a steel wire rope that has been periodically lubricated is approximately six to eight times longer than a wire rope that has not been lubricated.
The CRL-101 reduces rail wear, noise and lubricant consumption at harbour cranes, special container handling systems, and overhead and gantry cranes.

Lubrication tooth by tooth

Lubrication pinions provide contact lubrication of pinion gears on open gear wheels and gear racks. A lubrication pinion also lubricates the tooth flanks of open gears, such as large slewing bearings or pitch bearings. The rolling motion of this device continuously applies 100% lubricant film coverage to the tooth flank, thus reducing wear and simultaneously providing corrosion
EFFICIENCY

Improved crane efficiency

SKF progressive automatic lubrication systems have been installed in MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) Home Terminal cranes in Europe’s second largest port, Belgium’s Port of Antwerp.