A lubricator is a device located downstream of the air compressor. It usually consists of a small reservoir with a supply of lubricating oil and a metering mechanism that dispenses a measured amount of oil into the air stream. The oil reduces the wear of highly stressed pneumatic drives and prevents the formation of rust and moisture. The Festo range not only includes individual accessories such as lubricators, but also complete service unit component combinations. Depending on the area of application, they also offer other components for a service unit such as soft-start valves, filter regulators, filters, on/off valves and branching modules.
It is important to use the correct type of oil for your application, as using the wrong oil can lead to problems such as reduced efficiency or even damage to the pneumatic components. It is also important to maintain and properly fill the lubricator, as a lack of lubrication can lead to premature wear and failure of the components.
With the MS service unit component combinations from Festo, you can prepare compressed air comprehensively for a variety of uses. The devices are characterized by a wide range of setting options, highly functional components and a wide range of services. As a result, they can be used individually for simple standard applications or for very application-specific solutions with the highest quality requirements. Thanks to the modular structure, predefined combinations are possible from stock, but also individual components, ready-to-install complete solutions or freely configurable service unit component combinations, which, depending on the application, consist of filter control valves, lubricators, sensors, dryers, safety functions, flow sensors, on/off valves, branching modules, compressed air mounting valves and filters. Thanks to a simple connection system, individual modules can also be exchanged in a time-saving manner – without having to dismantle the entire device. Many of the components in the service unit component combinations are also UL and ATEX certified.
The following components are possible in service unit component combinations of the MS series:
Find out more about the above components and many others for your individual compressed air service unit at Festo. Oil and maintain your compressed air tools in factory automation with various accessories from Festo. Festo offers the right lubricator and the right technical service unit for every function, every tool, every connection, every pressure regulator and every manufacturer.
There are many different applications where a lubricator can be used in a pneumatic system. Some examples: