Sealey AK447 Needle Nose Grease Dispenser

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Available in a variety of operational types, users can choose from hand-powered, battery, or pneumatic grease guns. Hand-powered and battery grease guns allow for cable-free working, while pneumatic guns feature hose attachments, but are more powerful. Fundamentally, a grease gun is a hand-held pumping device that delivers lubricating grease into rotary bearings and other mechanical parts that are located deep inside machinery. They do an essential job in ensuring the smooth operation of moving parts and maintaining the optimum health of a machine. Grease nipples are part of a wider category of fittings, with each having their own strengths and desired applications. Here are a few of the most common fittings for your consideration: Grease nipples are designed to prevent unnecessary mess or spillage when applying grease. They are commonplace amongst a range of applications, including: Pneumatic grease guns - Air-powered models that attach to a compressor via a length of hose, offering greater power for industrial or larger commercial applications

Safety vent fittings - Safety vent fittings are similar to standard grease nipples; however they have a vertical slot that serves as an air vent as grease is applied. This also lets users know when enough lubricant has been applied, as it will begin to flow out the slot. Grease acts as a lubricant and should be part of the CNC cleaning routine every month. Doing so will only increase the life of CNC parts. At Cromwell.co.uk you can discover a wide selection of grease guns to suit your needs from well-known brands like Yamoto®, PCL® and Lumatic®.Grease nipples - Grease nipples provide a secure lubrication point for mechanical components such as bearing houses. They offer a secure connection to grease guns to accurately apply lubrication to moving systems.

Lever grease guns - Also called manual grease guns, this type is operated via a simple pressure trigger mechanism, enabling the user to control force and flow rate through their own physical squeezing force There are several common formats for grease fittings, with the most common being a standard-sized convex shape that fits snugly against the typical concave end of a grease gun nozzle. This combination allows the grease gun to be attached easily from various angles and still make an air-tight connection, meaning fewer instances of lubricant oozing out around the outsides of the grease nipple rather than being forced into the voids as intended. Coating - Nowadays, many grease fittings have a chromate coating to enhance durability and limit corrosion. Definitely worth considering in scenarios where rust or seizing could be an issue. Material - Grease nipples are generally available in steel, brass, carbon steel, stainless steel, and Monel®. The material will affect the strength and overall longevity of your grease fitting. There's no industry fixed meaning for the different colours of lubricating grease, and it can vary from brand to brand. Some manufacturers use colour to identify the type, but this is more of a marketing tool.

Laser Flexible Hose and Connector

Grease nipples (AKA grease fittings or zerk fittings) are used in conjunction with grease guns to dispense lubricant exactly where it needs to be. The grease nipple itself is a screw-on valve cap made from metal, which has a small opening at its peak and a narrow channel that directs lubricant to the base. Nearly all lubricant applications via a grease gun involve a small device called a grease nipple or grease fitting, located on the body of the vehicle or equipment being lubricated. A grease nipple is a small metal fixture that functions as a valve cap, sitting over a grease hole on the exterior of a rotary bearing or similar moving part. Don’t mix old and new greases - use only the correct type of lubricant for the job and parts you’re working with

Battery-powered grease guns - The core mechanism of battery-powered grease guns is similar to the above models, except that the on-board batteries provide the power to create the required pressure build-up (rather than the user having to do so manually or via external means) Hand pump grease guns - This type features a pressurised pump handle or piston as part of the tool, which is primed before use to create a build-up of pressure, and subsequently released via a trigger mechanism to force the lubricant through the fitting The standard features of any grease gun tool - triggers, hoses and so on - tend to be fairly consistent across the full range of options for different formats and models. In other words, nearly all the different types of grease guns look fairly similar, regardless of whether they’re entirely manual, air-fed, battery-powered, or operated with a hand pump mechanism. Another variation is the grip type, with manually operated guns engineered with either a lever grip, which requires a two-handed pump method, or a pistol grip, which can be operated with one hand. Both battery and pneumatic grease guns feature pistol grip technology, and it's considered by some to allow for a more precise application of lubricating grease.

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Grease guns can be adapted to each machine with different connectors, couplers and hoses to reach into tight spaces located centrally and out of reach. An important part of machine maintenance is the careful and precise application of lubricating grease. Over or under greasing mechanical components can cause a wide range of issues that include overheating, premature wear, and costly damage. If you’re using a different grease than before, you’ll need to pump a small quantity of the new lubricant out through the nozzle of the grease gun until none of the old grease is left inside Always clean up any spillages immediately as grease left around on surfaces and floors can be a hazard

Ball screws: There are multiple ball screws involved in different parts of a CNC machine and they work along the Z axis for upwards and downwards movement. With excessive heat and pressure, they tend to wear down easily so you should always grease them. Flush fittings - Flush fittings boast a low-profile design that is useful in situations where clearance between moving parts is a necessity. They are typically used in low-clearance mechanisms such as pulleys and shafts.Make sure all threading, couplers and connections are closed tightly but don’t over-tighten as this can cause failures in pressure and flow Size - An obvious consideration but an important one, nonetheless. Grease fittings that are too big or too small will not work effectively. Output - The amount of grease delivered with each pump varies in different guns. Understanding the amount needed for each machine can help to ensure that you don't over or under grease machinery and cause damage to seals and motors.