Mining and Heavy Industry - H-T-L USA

© 2019 - H-T-L perma USA LP | www.permausa.com | 9 Strategy 1 – Remote mount lubrication systems at safe and easy-to-reach locations at ground level which would otherwise be difficult to reach for large electric motors, fans, and pumps. Safety gain – Improve safety via the remote installation of lubrication systems at safe-to-access locations to avoid the temptation for personnel to step up onto, or climb onto, equipment structures. Efficiency gain – Save time which would otherwise be required to locate and use safety steps. Example - The perma STAR VARIO lubrication systems shown are mounted to the cage by using a cage hanger kit to lubricate the bearings of a fan shaft mounted on an elevated frame via remote two-meter grease hoses. Automatic lubrication systems are maintenance tools which make a positive contribution to workplace safety and efficiency. This is particularly the case for large operations in hot and cold climates where the physical demands of performing regular manual greasing increases the risk of fatigue, heat exhaustion, and hypothermia. The implementation of automatic lubrication systems does not mean that the frequency of equipment inspections should be reduced. Automated systems save time which can be invested into other tasks such as mechanical inspections, condition monitoring data collection, breather maintenance, and oil cleanliness management activities such as filtration and clarification. Workplace safety and efficiency improvements Strategies to improve safety and efficiency Strategy 2 – Remote mount lubrication systems used for conveyor pulley bearings which are located behind cages to avoid unnecessary manual handling of cages. Safety gain – Improve safety by avoiding the need to lift and handle cages and guards. Efficiency gain – Save time which would otherwise be required during shutdowns for permits, isolations, cage removal, and cage reinstatement. Example - The perma STAR VARIO lubrication systems shown provide consistent grease delivery to the tail pulley bearings of a conveyor. Strategy 3 – Automatically lubricate equipment which would otherwise require working in confined spaces or areas where fall protection is required. Safety gain – Improve safety by reducing the need to perform work at heights or within confined spaces. Efficiency gain – Save time which would otherwise be required during shutdowns for permits, isolations, equipment preparation and other time-consuming requirements. Example - The perma STAR VARIO lubrication system shown is lubricating the bearing of a gravity take-up pulley on a conveyor via a 15 ft / 5 m remote grease hose.