New to the market: lithium-free greases

Automatic lubrication systems

Did you know that automatic lubrication increases safety and reduces costs? Not only does it save considerably on maintenance, but the number of man-hours required decreases significantly. Moreover, it has recently become possible to work with lithium-free greases, thus reducing environmental impact. All the more reason to think about switching from manual to automatic lubrication of your machines.

Groeneveld-BEKA is one of the first to market these lithium-free greases. Theo Knijf works as managing director at this supplier of automatic lubrication systems and oil management and says, "In January, we launched these lithium-free greases. All lubricants eventually end up in the environment. Lithium is a heavy metal that is very harmful to the environment. Moreover, the extraction of this metal is very polluting."

Efficiency of automatic lubrication

Automatic lubrication of components such as bearings, pins and bushings saves many working hours compared to manual lubrication. An additional, but not underestimated advantage is that the machine or plant is lubricated during operation. "Numerous tests have shown that the end result of lubrication when the machine is running is much better than when it is stationary. This extends service life and reduces maintenance. Another advantage is that less grease is used. Manually one always uses just a little too much and on an annual basis you are easily talking about several kilos. That is expensive and bad for the environment."

Quality difference lubrication systems

Groeneveld-BEKA emerged from the merger of two renowned companies and thus evolved into the second world player in this market. They distinguish themselves with techniques that make a big difference in areas such as temperature resistance and viscosity monitoring. "Moreover, thanks to the merger and our specialized mechanics, we have everything in house when it comes to lubrication. From simple and budget-friendly to very complex systems. We manufacture and install everything ourselves, vehicles in construction and transport, as well as bridges, locks and stationary installations. Matching our total solution, we offer our own high-quality lubricating greases."