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Control Units and Software for Use in Lubrication Systems
SKF control units and software provide the intelligence for automatic lubrication systems. Controllers range from simple pump timers to sophisticated multi-channel PLCs that manage complex lubrication networks with sensor feedback, multiple pumps, and integrated alarms. SKF software platforms allow programming of lubrication parameters, visualisation of system status, logging of lubrication events, and integration with plant CMMS and SCADA. The controllers can implement condition-assisted lubrication strategies by receiving input from vibration or acoustic sensors. For mobile equipment, controllers are vibration-resistant and can interface with the vehicle’s CAN bus. SKF’s control technology ensures that the lubrication system operates efficiently, adapts to changing machine conditions, and provides complete traceability of lubrication for quality and safety compliance.
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Standalone Timers
Simple pump on/off cycling for small systems.
PLC‑Based Multi‑Zone Controllers
Manage multiple lubrication circuits independently.
CAN Bus Integration (Mobile)
Interfaces with vehicle control systems for engine synchronisation.
Web‑Based Software
Browser‑accessible lubrication dashboards.
Data Logging
Lubrication events with time stamps for audit and quality.
Alarm Management
Email or SMS alerts for system faults.
Integrating a Lubrication Controller with Plant SCADA via OPC UA
SKF’s advanced controllers support OPC UA, making it straightforward to pull lubrication system status into the plant’s SCADA system. This provides centralised visibility: one screen shows the lubrication health of the entire plant, alongside other critical process parameters.
Mobile Equipment Lubrication Control
On a mining haul truck, the lubrication controller receives engine speed and ground speed from the CAN bus. It adjusts the grease delivery rate to the wheel bearings and steering linkage proportionally, ensuring that lubrication is adequate during high‑production cycles and conserved during light‑duty travel, extending lubricant life and battery endurance.