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Reduces oil use
07 November 2013
GKN Land Systems lubricates the disks of about 1500 tractor wheels a month. It is hoping to reduce oil use by 50% and improve safety by switching from a manual, brush-applied lubrication method to a spray.xact bar-mounted system, developed and supplied by technotrans.

Simple and versatile, the spray.xact device measures and applies lubricant using a nozzle which doesn’t require compressed air, minimising spray mist. Each nozzle is independently controlled so the operator can dictate when spray starts and ends and adjust the quantity and frequency depending on the complexity of the job. It can apply work to assymetrical components as well as flat surfaces.
Retrofittable into punching, cutting and deep-drawing systems, spray.xact is supplied with a collection tray which prevents leaks. Depending on application, the spraying width can be expanded to 2m with a maximum of 12 valves. There is also the option of using two media, for instance where there is a need for both as water-based and oil-based lubricants. In this instance two nozzle carrying spray bars are installed, one after another.