Service Overview

High-precision, multipurpose, intuitive, and fail-safe.

Boost the service life of your assets with automated systems designed to mitigate wear on critical parts. Automation not only improves mechanical reliability but also protects your workforce by eliminating the hazards associated with manual lubrication.

L. DeWitt Lubrication delivers a premier selection of components and state-of-the-art systems backed by expert service. Our product lineup—including specialized lubricators, fittings, and manifolds—is versatile enough for any industrial requirement. From individual machines to complex assembly lines, our systems help you protect your investment and ensure uninterrupted production.

Benefits of Automation

Proven technology with a reliable delivery of lubricant to every point while the equipment is in operation.
Improve performance and up-time by gaining more operating time per day and spending less time on maintenance.
Maximize equipment life and help to avoid unforeseen equipment shutdowns and costly repairs.
Protect critical equipment with advanced monitoring systems that alert of problems before failures occur.
Create a safer work environment for maintenance personnel.
Eliminate the errors and infrequency that comes with manual hand application of grease.
Systems built to endure harsh industrial environments.
Environmentally friendly by reducing oil consumption and grease waste.

Applications

Agriculture
Automotive
Cement
Food & Beverage
Gear Spray
Machine Tool
Metal Forming
Mining

Mobile
Oil & Gas
Railway
Steel
Wastewater
Wind Energy
Wood / Saw Mills
And many more...

Common Questions

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An automated lubrication system (often called a centralized system) is a sophisticated network designed to deliver precise amounts of oil or grease to multiple friction points. Unlike manual greasing, these systems function while the machinery is in motion, ensuring a constant, thin film of protection on all moving parts.

The process begins with a central controller or timer that activates a pump. This pump draws lubricant from a reservoir and pushes it through supply lines toward metering valves or injectors. These valves are calibrated to dispense an exact, repeatable volume to each individual bearing, ensuring no point is over-lubricated or ignored.

These systems are essential in environments where downtime is costly or manual access is dangerous. Common applications include heavy manufacturing, food and beverage processing, mining operations, wind turbines, and mobile construction equipment. They are particularly valuable for high-speed machinery that requires frequent, small doses of lubricant.

Depending on the scale of your machinery, we offer several configurations:

• Single-Line Resistance: Best for compact machines with low-pressure needs.
• Progressive Systems: Reliable series-based delivery with fail-safe monitoring.
• Positive Displacement (PDI): High-precision systems for oil or fluid grease.
• Dualine: Heavy-duty systems designed for large-scale industrial plants.

A standard installation consists of five main elements: a reservoir (storage), a pump (movement), a controller (timing), metering valves (regulation), and the transport network of high-pressure tubing and fittings.

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