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C13 Selection of lubrication svstems

For brevity and convenience the vast array of lubrication systems have been grouped under nine headings. These are each
more fully discussed in other Sections of the Handbook.

A Total loss grease
B Hand greasing

C Centralised greasing
D Total loss oil
E Wick/pad oil
F Ring and disc oil

G General mist and splash
H Pressure mist
J Circulating oil

TYPES OF LUBRICATION SYSTEM

SYSTEMS
I-
GREASE OIL

Non Replenishable
replenishable I
Type A
I I
Local Centralised
hand
Type B I
I 1
hand automatic
Type B, Type c

c
I Y P
Total loss Self contained Circulating
Type J
I I I I-/
Hand Centralised Mist Splash Dip Wick
Type D Type D TypeH TypeG TypeF Type E

Type letters refer to subsequent tables
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