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Specialty lubricant provider Klüber Lubrication and perma- tec, a producer of single point automatic lubricators, have launched a new product line designed to provide customers in the marine industry with a cost effective and reliable solution for onboard equipment maintenance. The product line carries the brand name ?Klübermatic? and represents a unique approach to improving marine operations. The new, collaborative effort combines specialty lubricants for a variety of applications the hardware for single point automatic lubrication of all manners of deck and machinery equipment. Together, the partnership provides vessel owners with the opportunity to install an automatic lubrication system which combines the best lubricant for the application with an innovative single point automatic applicator; backed and supported by the engineering services of both companies. KLÜBERMATIC SINGLE POINT AUTOMATIC LUBRICATOR The Klübermatic is a self- generated, fully automatic delivery system for Klüber lubricants to single or multiple lubrication points. Depending on the size of the applicator and the lubrication requirements, the Klübermatic delivery system can be set to discharge the correct level of grease or oil for up to 24 months. The Klübermatic line includes both electro-chemical and electro-mechanical drive systems. Each Klübermatic consists of the drive system, piston, and lubrication canister  lled with correct lubricant for the speci c application. A complete line of accessories that may be required to complete the installation are also available for additional purchase. Depending on the model, the Klübermatic will contain between 30 and 500cc of lubricating grease or oil. The discharge period for the Klübermatic is determined by the movement of the internal piston. By controlling the pressure on the piston in the electro-chemical units or the lubrication intervals in the electro-mechanical units, the proper amount of lubricant will be delivered over the discharge period. The device can be directly mounted to the grease  tting or it can be remotely mounted using brackets and tubing. At the end of the discharge period, depending on the type of drive used the complete unit is removed, disposed of and replaced with a new unit (electro-chemical) or the lubrication canister and batteries are replaced and the drive unit is reused (electro-mechanical). OPERATIONAL BENEFITS When using traditional and/or manual methods, over 50 percent of machinery failures can be attributed to insuf cient lubricant application, improper lubricant for the application, or lubricant that has aged and no longer protects the machine element. Switching to the Klübermatic program can signi cantly reduce these failures and deliver real bene ts to the operator. Reliably delivering the correct amount of lubricant at the correct interval over the lifetime of the applicator eliminates manual lubrication routines, which on some cases, can over-lubricate when the lubricant is being applied and under-lubricate if the lubrication intervals are too long or missed. This can lead to seal failures and excessive friction during periods of over lubrication and excessive wear rates and corrosion during periods of under lubrication. Klübermatics enhance best practice preventative maintenance routines while also eliminating much of the hassle of planning and scheduling manual applications. With the Klübermatic system, labor savings and improvements in crew safety can also be realized. Man- hours required to maintain equipment are reduced as each lubrication point only needs to be accessed at the Automatic Lubrication Device Eliminates Guesswork ? and Failures Klüber Lubrication and perma-tec partner to bring single point automatic lubrication solutions to the marine industry By Ben Bryant February 2013 32 MNMN Feb2013 Layout 32-42.indd 32MN Feb2013 Layout 32-42.indd 321/30/2013 4:42:04 PM1/30/2013 4:42:04 PM