Oil circulating, jacking and filtration systems are used mostly to pump lubricating oil to bearings and gears to ensure their continued effectivity in any given application. These machines are also handy for cleaning off wear debris on gears and bearings and provide an all-in-one lubrication solution for any mechanical system. If need be, oil circulating, jacking and filtration systems also remove any heat introduced into the oil by friction.

How do oil circulating, jacking and filtration systems work?

These systems come standard with several parts and components that act in harmony to accomplish their objectives.

Reservoirs

The oil system’s reservoir has a rectangular area which forms the base for the other items to be mounted. Reservoirs come in different sizes that are dependent on the purity of the oil being circulated. Bigger reservoirs are usually needed for systems that circulate contaminated oil, whereas smaller reservoirs are good enough for systems with clean oil.
Another factor is the heat that may be introduced into a sample of oil. Bigger reservoirs are recommended so that oil coolers won’t be necessary additions.

Reservoir heating

When controlling the flow of high viscosity oil, some form of heating is required to ensure that the oil is circulated at a constant viscosity. Most lubrication systems only have simple needle valves or orifice plates to read the temperature without giving controllers much opportunity to control the heat and flow of the oil.
The oil circulating, jacking and filtration systems we offer at Prolube Marketing offer heat control functions, making it easier for controllers to keep the system in balance. Get in touch with us today to learn more!

Pumps

Generally, two gear and screw positive displacement pumps (a main and a standby) are fitted to the system to for an automatic changeover which allows the system to continue its operation if anything goes wrong. These pumps are normally driven by an electric motor; in some systems though, the main pump is driven directly by the plant being served.

Control

All the operations mentioned above need to be regulated, controlled, and maintained by operators. This requires a full range of pressure, temperature and flow valves and instrumentation for operators to ensure that the system works as it should. Routine maintenance is also essential to keep the systems operating at full capacity.
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