Schaeffler introduces CONCEPT1™ Single-Point Automatic Lubricator

Global industrial and automotive supplier Schaeffler is launching its innovative CONCEPT1 single-point automatic lubricator to the North American market.

Engineered to ensure optimal lubrication in a broad range of industrial machines and devices – including electric motors, bearing housings, fans, blowers and pumps – CONCEPT1 from Schaeffler eliminates the need for time-consuming manual lubrication procedures, while preventing lubrication mistakes such as over- or under-greasing that can cause unplanned plant equipment downtime.

“Approximately 60% of electric motor failures can be traced to bearing-related problems that are typically due to lubrication issues,” says David French, product manager for Industry 4.0 solutions at Schaeffler. “Accordingly, we designed CONCEPT1 to provide our customers with a versatile and easy-to-use solution that delivers the right grease in the right quantity at just the right intervals.”

Schaeffler’s CONCEPT1 single-point lubricator uses an electrochemical reaction to precisely and continuously supply the proper amount of lubricant to rolling bearings inside electric motors and other industrial machinery. Easy to install and operate, CONCEPT1 can reduce plant maintenance costs by as much as 25% when compared to manual lubrication procedures.

CONCEPT1 is available pre-filled with Schaeffler’s industry-leading line of Arcanol greases, or customers can have CONCEPT1 filled at the factory with an extensive selection of name-brand and special-order lubricants. Alternatively, customers can purchase empty lubricant cartridges for CONCEPT1 and use their own grease. To reduce waste and help protect the environment, CONCEPT1 can be refilled up to three times using Schaeffler’s specially designed refill kits.

About Schaeffler

The Schaeffler Group is a leading global supplier to the automotive and industrial sectors. Its portfolio includes high-precision components and systems for engine, transmission and chassis applications as well as rolling and plain bearing solutions for a large number of industrial applications. The Schaeffler Group is already shaping “Mobility for tomorrow” to a significant degree with innovative and sustainable technologies for electric mobility, digitalisation and Industry 4.0. With around 84,200 employees, Schaeffler is one of the world’s largest family companies and, with approximately 170 locations in more than 50 countries, has a global network of manufacturing locations, research and development facilities, and sales companies. With just under 2,400 patent applications in 2019, Schaeffler is Germany’s second-most innovative company according to the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA).

Shell Lubricants expands industrial product portfolio to offer complete lubrication solutions

Shell Lubricants is expanding their portfolio to provide end-to-end lubrication solutions and service offerings for businesses across key industrial sectors, helping keep equipment operating efficiently. With this business expansion, Shell Lubricants has prioritised its focus on supporting the primary metals and power sectors with the addition of new products to its portfolio.

“Our expanded portfolio allows customers to source Shell Lubricants as their premiere, single supplier to manage all lubricant needs,” said Heather Rogers, industrial sales manager, Shell Lubricants. “Shell Lubricants is persistently moving forward across all of our business sectors to provide customers with a comprehensive end-to-end solution.”

Included in this new portfolio is a substantial selection of more than 130 fluids and greases. Among the key portfolio additions are the Shell EcoSafe® Hydraulic Fluids and Shell EcoSafe® Turbine Fluids. The polyalkylene glycol (PAG)-based fire-resistant fluids are formulated for use in hydraulic and turbine applications. These synthetic products are designed to provide outstanding performance in extreme operating conditions.

“Shell Lubricants is invested in providing the most advanced products to meet the always evolving needs of industrial operations,” said Jim McCormick, vice president of sales, Shell Lubricants. “The addition of the new Shell EcoSafe product line strengthens our industrial product offerings, providing a line of fire-resistant fluids for the primary metals and power sectors.”

Shell EcoSafe PAG-based synthetic lubricants help provide excellent equipment protection, are engineered to work in multiple environments and have been designed with environmental concerns in mind. The highly specialised, water-glycol lubricants are fire-resistant hydraulic fluids designed for use in demanding high-temperature conditions, such as those found at steel mills.

This advanced line of Shell industrial lubricants includes an extended range of compressor fluids, calcium sulfonate greases, biodegradable lubricants, water-glycols, and other synthetic product solutions.