www.graco.com 34% Inadequate lubrication 20 % Contamination 18% Other 17 % Installation errors 3% Storage & handling errors 7 % Overload 54 % Lubrication related failures LUBRICATION AN OVERVIEW OF LUBRICATION FUNDAMENTALS Different types of lubrication Increased component wear Product spoilage Increased operating and maintenance costs Time consuming Dangerous to lubricate while running Higher energy usage Bearing seal damage Extended equipment life Reduced consumption of lubricant Reduced maintenance costs Reduced machine downtime Safer and healthier working conditions Environmental improvements Suitable for any application MANUAL AUTOMATIC VS Lubricants form a film between the metal surfaces of machine parts to avoid metal-to-metal contact and to keep the machine running efficiently. What is lubrication? Lubrication is the application of lubricants in order to reduce friction and allow moving machine parts to slide smoothly past each other. Why bearings fail