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Automatic Greasing Systems and Equipment – What’s New?: Articles, News & New Product Releases on automatic lubrication systems, autogreasers, central lubrication systems from FLO Components Ltd.

WHAT’S NEW?

 

Cat AP355F Asphalt Paver at FLO Components NHES Booth #2016
Cat AP355F Asphalt Paver at FLO Components NHES Booth #2016

If you’re attending the National Heavy Equipment Show 2024 on April 11 and 12, check out the Cat AP355F Asphalt Paver featured at the FLO Booth.

The AP355F paver combines excellent styling with technology that exemplifies Cat’s commitment to increased comfort and productivity. Operators will appreciate the numerous technological enhancements as they navigate around the twists and turns of urban environments and mountain roads. This model is a great fit for city streets, rural roads, town centers, parkways, and general maintenance and repair applications.

Come by and say “Hello”, check out the paver and fill out a ballot to enter our Lincoln Grease Gun Giveaway Contest (see below for contest info).

 
 

FLO Components NHES 2024 Lincoln Grease Gun Giveaway Contest
Enter the FLO Components NHES 2024 Lincoln Grease Gun Giveaway Contest!

Visit FLO Components at the National Heavy Equipment Show 2024 in Booth #2016, from April 11 to April 12, 2024 (see below for details) and enter our Giveaway Contest for your chance to win a Lincoln 1888 PowerLuber Grease Gun Pack (approximate value CDN $750). The winner will be selected by a random draw from among all eligible entries on April 12 in the FLO Booth at approximately 2:01 p.m. EST.

For more details on the prize and the contest, visit FLO’s NHES 2024 Lincoln Grease Gun Giveaway Contest Website.

GIVEAWAY CONTEST SHORT RULES: No purchase required. Entries must be received at NHES 2024 trade show in Booth #2016, from 9:00 a.m. EST on April 11, 2024 until 2:00 p.m. EST on April 12, 2024. There will be 1 Prize available to be won consisting of a Lincoln 1888 PowerLuber Grease Gun Pack (approximate value CDN $750). Skill testing question required. Open to Canadian residents who are the age of majority in the province or territory of residence at time of entry excluding Quebec. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received before contest closes. Limit one entry per person. For full rules and entry details visit: https://www.flocomponents.com/1888-giveaway-nhes-2024/.

 
 
 

See FLO Components Automatic Greasing Systems at NHES Show 2024
Complimentary Passes to NHES, April 11–12, 2024

Be sure to visit the FLO Components booth #2016 at the National Heavy Equipment Show 2024 on April 11–12. We will be featuring AFEX Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems – purpose built for heavy equipment, as well as FLOlink, FLO’s Telematics Monitoring & Notification System for Autolubers, Lincoln/SKF brand Automatic Greasing Systems for heavy equipment, and Alemite and Graco Bulk Fluid Handling & Inventory Control Systems and equipment for service garages, with several different working demos and system experts on hand to answer your questions.

Pre-Register online before March 28, using Promo Code: NHES1071 to reserve you Complimentary 2-Day Pass! Click here to register for FREE at the NHES online registration form, courtesy of FLO Components Ltd. (cost of admission at the door is $30 daily).

The National Heavy Equipment Show, Canada’s largest heavy equipment show, returns. This show has evolved into a must-attend event, showcasing the leaders of the heavy equipment, road building, construction, snow removal, and aggregates sectors, as well as other related industries. To find out more about NHES, click here.

 
 
 

FLO-installed AFEX Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems
Stop Equipment Fires with FLO-installed AFEX Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems

With construction equipment running hotter and operating 24-hours a day, there’s a greater risk of fires than ever before. If just a single piece of mobile equipment caught fire at your work site, what would be the impact?

• Halted production while you wait for replacement machines?
• Loss of valuable resources carried by the mobile asset?
• Increased insurance costs?
• Potential injury to your operator?

FLO Components Ltd. has teamed up with AFEX, the number one brand of vehicle fire suppression systems in the Americas, and the only fire suppression system purpose-built to withstand the everyday abuse heavy duty mobile equipment experiences. If you’re looking to protect your equipment from the devastation of fire, FLO-installed AFEX Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems will effectively detect threats ranging from engine to debris fires, to protect your people and investments.

• Systems in stock ready for shipping
• No long lead times
• Purpose-built for heavy duty mobile equipment
• Rugged, reliable and easy to service

Contact us to book a complimentary on-site Fire Risk Assessment – we’ll analyze the unique fire risks of your machines, the safety concerns of your operators and the potential financial impact of a fire, and recommend a custom fire protection system solution to fit your unique needs.

For more information, visit FLO’s Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems Page.

 
 
 

FLO Railside Automatic Lubrication Systems at TRACCS Rail Day 2023
FLO Railside Automatic Lube Systems at TRACCS Rail Day 2023

If you’re planning on attending the TRACCS Rail Day show in Toronto, June 21-22, drop by the FLO booth #150 to get an in-person look at some of our rail lubrication solutions. For more info on TRACCS Rail Day, visit the TRACCS Rail Day website.

For more information on railside automatic lubrication systems, visit FLO’s Rail Lube Solutions Page.

 
 
 

FLO Components Lube Basics Training Seminars
FLO LUBE BASICS TRAINING SEMINARS coming to Thunder Bay and Barrie in Spring 2023

Looking to brush up your maintenance staff’s lubrication skills and knowledge? Sign them up for one of our Lube Basics Seminars: February 28 in Barrie, ON; April 26 in Thunder Bay, ON. Improper lubrication accounts for 53% of all bearing failures, a major cause of equipment downtime and significant unnecessary maintenance costs. FLO Lube Basics Seminars are designed to help you avoid these failures by turning your personnel into Lubrication Specialists. Each FLO Components 1-day Seminar maintains a balance of theory and practical – time allocation: 50% in class, 50% “hands on” training. Each is designed and presented as an unbiased, 3rd party lubrication training program – we don’t sell to you, we teach you what you need to know.
Click here to go to our Lube Basics Seminar page and find out more

 
 
 

SKF Lubrication Business Unit, Lincoln Distinguished Distributor Award 2021
FLO Components Receives “Lincoln Distinguished Distributor Award” for 2021

FLO is pleased to announce it has once again received the SKF Lubrication Business Unit, “Lincoln Distinguished Distributor Award” for 2021. This award is presented annually for outstanding sales performance to one or two distributors in North America. This is FLO’s eigth time receiving this particular recognition, the previous years being 1999, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2017 and 2020.

The award was presented to FLO’s Vice-President, Mike Deckert and Operations Manager, Roger Freitas by SKF Lubrication Business Unit, Ontario District Manager, Bert Nyenhuis on Nov 1, 2022.

 
 
 

Alemite RAM Oil & Grease Pump Airmotor Repair
Alemite Lubrication how to video: Alemite RAM Oil & Grease Pump Airmotor Repair

Check out this great how-to video from Alemite Lubrication, “Alemite RAM Oil & Grease Pump Airmotor Repair” on YouTube. This short video explains the repair and replacement procedure for the Alemite pump assemblies using the RAM airmotor.

 
 
 

Winner in the FLO Components Truck World 2022 Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber Grease Gun Giveaway Contest - George Stoeckner
Announcing the Winner in the FLO Components Truck World 2022 Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber Grease Gun Giveaway Contest!

We are pleased to announce the winner of the draw in our Truck World 2022 Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber Grease Gun Giveaway Contest. Congratulations to George Stoeckner of Ridgetown, Ontario. George’s name was drawn randomly from all eligible entries on April 23 in the FLO Truck World 2022 Booth and he successfully answered a skill testing question.

We thank everyone who participated in the contest as well as the Media that helped get the word out about the contest and our sponsor – SKF Lubrication Business Unit.

To find out more about the contest or the PowerLuber given away visit the FLO Components Truck World 2022 Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber Grease Gun Giveaway Contest Website

 
 
 

Lincoln Industrial how to video: Basic Grease Pump Priming Procedure
Lincoln Industrial how to video: Basic Grease Pump Priming Procedure

Check out this great how-to video from Lincoln Industrial, “Basic Grease Pump Priming Procedure” on YouTube. This short video covers the basics of setting up and priming a Lincoln grease pump. It also walks you through some trouble-shooting considerations if your pump won’t prime.

 
 
 

Winner in the FLO Components NHES 2022 Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber Grease Gun Giveaway Contest - Josh Guest
Announcing the Winner in the FLO Components NHES 2022 Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber Grease Gun Giveaway Contest!

We are pleased to announce the winner of the draw in our NHES 2022 Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber Grease Gun Giveaway Contest. Congratulations to Josh Guest. Josh is part of the team at ROTO-MILL INC., a leader in the Asphalt Recycling industry throughout Ontario and across Canada. Josh’s name was drawn randomly from all eligible entries on April 1 in the FLO NHES 2022 Booth and he successfully answered a skill testing question.

We thank everyone who participated in the contest as well as the Media that helped get the word out about the contest and our sponsor – SKF Lubrication Business Unit.

To find out more about the contest or the PowerLuber given away visit the FLO Components NHES 2022 Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber Grease Gun Giveaway Contest Website

 
 
 

FLO Components Truck World 2022 Lincoln Grease Gun Giveaway Contest
Enter the FLO Components Truck World 2022 Lincoln Grease Gun Giveaway Contest!

Visit FLO Components at the Truck World Show 2022 in Booth #5638, from April 21 to April 23, 2022 (see below for details) and enter our Giveaway Contest for your chance to win a Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber Grease Gun (approximate value CDN $615). The winner will be selected by a random draw from among all eligible entries on April 23 in the FLO Booth at approximately 2:01 p.m. EST.

For more details on the prize and the contest, visit FLO’s Truck World 2022 Lincoln Grease Gun Giveaway Contest Website.

GIVEAWAY CONTEST SHORT RULES: No purchase required. Entries must be received at Truck World 2022 trade show in Booth #5638, from 10:00 a.m. EST on April 21, 2022 until 2:00 p.m. EST on April 23, 2022. There will be 1 Prize available to be won consisting of a Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber Grease Gun (approximate value CDN $615). Skill testing question required. Open to Canadian residents who are the age of majority in the province or territory of residence at time of entry excluding Quebec. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received before contest closes. Limit one entry per person. For full rules and entry details visit: https://www.flocomponents.com/1884-giveaway-truckworld-2022/.

 
 
 

Cat AP355F Asphalt Paver at FLO Components NHES Booth #2016
Cat AP355F Asphalt Paver at FLO Components NHES Booth #2016

If you’re attending the National Heavy Equipment Show 2022 on March 31-April 1, check out the Cat AP355F Asphalt Paver featured at the FLO Booth.

Cat AP355F Asphalt Paver at FLO Components NHES Booth #2016

The AP355F paver combines excellent styling with technology that exemplifies Cat’s commitment to increased comfort and productivity. Operators will appreciate the numerous technological enhancements as they navigate around the twists and turns of urban environments and mountain roads. This model is a great fit for city streets, rural roads, town centers, parkways, and general maintenance and repair applications.

This particular AP355F unit will of course come complete with a FLO Components brand Automatic Greasing System.

We will also be featuring FLOlink at the show, FLO’s new Telematics Monitoring & Notification System for Autolubers, so stop in and check us out.

For more information on the FLOlink Telematics Program, visit FLO’s FLOlink Page.

Click here to view the FLOlink video, now live on YouTube.

 
 

FLO Components NHES 2022 Lincoln Grease Gun Giveaway Contest
Enter the FLO Components NHES 2022 Lincoln Grease Gun Giveaway Contest!

Visit FLO Components at the National Heavy Equipment Show 2022 in Booth #2016, from March 31 to April 1, 2022 (see below for details) and enter our Giveaway Contest for your chance to win a Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber Grease Gun (approximate value CDN $615). The winner will be selected by a random draw from among all eligible entries on April 1 in the FLO Booth at approximately 2:01 p.m. EST.

For more details on the prize and the contest, visit FLO’s NHES 2022 Lincoln Grease Gun Giveaway Contest Website.

GIVEAWAY CONTEST SHORT RULES: No purchase required. Entries must be received at NHES 2022 trade show in Booth #2016, from 9:00 a.m. EST on March 31, 2022 until 2:00 p.m. EST on April 1, 2022. There will be 1 Prize available to be won consisting of a Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber Grease Gun (approximate value CDN $615). Skill testing question required. Open to Canadian residents who are the age of majority in the province or territory of residence at time of entry excluding Quebec. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received before contest closes. Limit one entry per person. For full rules and entry details visit: https://www.flocomponents.com/1884-giveaway-nhes-2022/.

 
 
 

Visit FLO Components at the TRUCK WORLD 2022 SHOW, Booth #5638
Complimentary passes for the TRUCK WORLD 2022 SHOW

Be sure to visit FLO Components at TRUCK WORLD 2022 on April 21-23 in Booth #5638. We will be featuring FLOlink, FLO’s new Telematics Monitoring & Notification System for Autolubers, as well as SKF MonoFlex brand of Fluid Grease Automatic Lube Systems for trucks, Lincoln, Alemite and Graco Bulk Fluid Handling & manual greasing equipment for service garages and the QuickFitTM Onboard Oil Change System with several different working demos and system experts on hand to answer your questions.

We would like to offer you free passes to the show. Use this link to go to the registration form and create a New Registration for free, courtesy of FLO Components Ltd.. Once you’ve entered your name, use the VIP Code “FLO” on the next screen in the “Discount Code (VIP Code)” box and complete your free registration.

Truck World is the meeting place for Canada’s trucking industry, with new products, new ideas, new solutions and 300,000 square feet of trucks, equipment and technology. Truck World takes place at the International Centre, located near Pearson International Airport in Toronto. To find out more about Truck World visit their website: www.truckworld.ca.

 
 
 

Lincoln Industrial how to video: Lincoln digital oil meters - Calibration procedure
Lincoln Industrial how to video: Lincoln digital oil meters – Calibration procedure

Check out this great how-to video from Lincoln Industrial, “Lincoln Digital Oil Meters – Calibration Procedure” on YouTube. This video walks you through how to change the volume unit of measure, program in the scale factor, test and calibrate your digital oil meter to accurately dispense lubricant. This video applies to the Lincoln digital oil meter models 980, 981, 982, and 967.

 
 
 

Lincoln Industrial how to video: Injector Output Adjustment Procedure for Single-line Parallel Systems
Lincoln Industrial how to video: Injector Output Adjustment Procedure for Single-line Parallel Systems

Check out this great how-to video from Lincoln Industrial, “Injector Output Adjustment Procedure for Single-line Parallel Systems” on YouTube. This short tutorial outlines the adjustment and dispense volume output of the various common Lincoln injector styles offered such as the SL-32, SL-33, SL-11, SL-1, SL-V and SL-V XL.

 
 
 

Article - FLOlink Remote monitoring smooths out auto lube system management
Article – Remote monitoring smooths out auto lube system management

In this article, Lee Toop, Editor of Heavy Equipment Guide interviews FLO VP Mike Deckert, regarding the origins and development of FLOlink Remote Telematics Monitoring for Automatic Lubrication Systems and how it helps to improve the maintenance schedule and processes for fleets of all sizes – published in the July/August 2021 issue of Heavy Equipment Guide.

Download a pdf of the article “Remote Monitoring Smooths Out Auto Lube System Management”, or view it on the Heavy Equipment Guide website”.

 
 
 

New video on FLOlink Remote Telematics Monitoring for Automatic Lubrication Systems
New video on FLOlink Remote Monitoring for Autogreasers

Follow Equipment Manager, John as his tranquil world is suddenly shaken by a loader breakdown, and he discovers FLOlink, the world’s first fully independent Telematics Program for Remote Monitoring, Notification and Data Logging specifically for Automatic Lubrication Systems.

Click here to view the FLOlink video, now live on YouTube.

 
 
 

SKF Lubrication Management, Lincoln Distinguished Distributor Award 2020
FLO Components Receives “Lincoln Distinguished Distributor Award” for 2020

FLO is proud to announce that it has received the SKF Lubrication Management, “Lincoln Distinguished Distributor Award” for 2020. This award is presented annually for outstanding sales performance to one or two distributors in North America. FLO has been a leading distributor for Lincoln since 1977 and has been previously recognized with this award in 1999, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2010 and 2017.

The award was presented to FLO’s President, Chris Deckert and Vice-President, Mike Deckert by SKF Lubrication Management, Ontario District Manager, Bert Nyenhuis on June 24, 2020, who stated; “In my decades of working in this industry, I have never seen a more dedicated and skilled group of people working towards lubrication system excellence. It continues to be my pleasure to support them.”

Commenting on this most recent award, Chris Deckert said; “It was an honour to receive this award. 2020 was an exceptionally challenging year for us, as it was for most companies and people around the world in the grips of this global pandemic. The dedication and resilience of our staff and our strong relationships with our customers helped us pull through the worst of it. Our thanks go to everyone at FLO who focus at making us the best at responding quickly, at installing professionally and at providing quality customized lubrication solutions for all our customers – done right the first time. This award is an indication to us that through our corporate approach of ‘people helping people’, especially through difficult times, we are getting it right.”

 
 
 

Article - FLO Components: Keeping the Wheels of Commerce Turning Since 1977
Article – FLO Components: Keeping the Wheels of Commerce Turning Since 1977

Check out this article spotlighting FLO Components and its Wayside Rail Lubrication System solutions, published in the Spring/Summer 2021 issue of INSIDETRACK, official publication of The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers.

View the article “FLO Components: Keeping the Wheels of Commerce Turning Since 1977”.

 
 
 

Video of Questions to ask when sourcing a Rail Lube System
FLO Railside Automatic Lubrication Systems

All rail lube systems are not the same. Different technologies offer different results. Watch this Railside Lubrication Systems video to learn more about the types of questions you should be asking if you’re sourcing a rail lube system.

For more information, visit FLO’s Rail Lube Solutions Page.

 
 
 

FLOlink Telematics Program for Remote Monitoring & Notification for Auto Lube Systems
FLOlink Telematics Program for Remote Monitoring & Notification for Auto Lube Systems

FLO Components is now offering FLOlink, “the world’s first fully independent Remote Monitoring Telematics Program, specifically for Automatic Lubrication Systems (ALS)

FLOlink is the evolution of ALS, designed to give customers’ key personnel direct wireless data access to ALS on specific machines, and independent ALS specific data that isn’t buried in massive machine reports generated by the machine’s regular telematics. FLO customers now have remote, real-time, up-to-the-minute status monitoring of any number of systems with FLOlink installed. This enables customers at any time, to check where each machine is, its current ALS status, its status history and more.

Key personnel can be remotely notified via email, immediately when the lubricant reservoir in their ALS is low or when the ALS is in fault and a service technician must be contacted, before it becomes a problem.

FLO is now offering no-charge online FLOlink demonstrations for anyone interested in learning more.

For more information on the FLOlink Telematics Program, visit FLO’s FLOlink Page.

 
 
 

FLO Components' Mike Deckert - OAPC'S 2020 King Beamish Excellence Award recipient
OAPC’S 2020 King Beamish Excellence Award

We would like to Congratulate Mike Deckert, VP of FLO Components, for being the Ontario Asphalt Paving Council’s 2020 King Beamish Excellence Award recipient at the Ontario Road Builders’ Association 2021 Summit, January 27-28.

The King Beamish Excellence Award recognizes an OAPC member who has made an exemplary voluntary contribution to the works of the Council over a period of time and has demonstrated qualities that exemplify leadership, motivation and inspiration related to participation in the Council.

 
 
 

Lincoln Industrial how to video: PowerMaster® Pump Tube Identification Guide
Lincoln how to video: PowerMaster® pump tube identification guide

Check out this great how-to video from Lincoln Industrial, “PowerMaster® pump tube identification guide” on YouTube. This video covers the identification procedure for Lincoln PowerMaster® pump tube assemblies when the label is damaged or missing.

 
 
 

HalenHardy SPILLTRATION® HUSKY POLYBACK RAILROAD TRACK MATS from FLO Components
FLO Components Rail Solutions now include SPILLTRATION® HUSKY POLYBACK RAILROAD TRACK MATS FROM HalenHardy

The scope of our Rail Solutions has increased by FLO Components Ltd. obtaining access to the HalenHardy line of Spiltration® Husky Polyback Railroad Track Mats.

Traditional polypropylene-based railroad absorbent track mats have the inherent problem of not being designed for prolonged outdoor use – UV light causes the bonds holding the polypropylene polymers to break and weaken in the sunlight. Combined with their thin construction, these mats tend to tear easily. They have little absorbent capacity and saturate quickly. The rain then “lifts” petroleum from these saturated mats & carries it into the surrounding ballast.

Spilltration® Husky fibers are more complex, using more intricate properties between the two binding groups, making overall UV resistance much greater compared to polypropylene. Combined with a much thicker construction and polyethylene backing, the Spilltration® mats are more durable, more absorbant, safer for the environment and reduce remediation once the mat is finally replaced. The fibers are made from 100% post-consumer waste, making it the most sustainable track mat on the market.

For more information on the Spilltration® Husky Polyback Railroad Absorbent Track Mats, visit FLO’s Rail Automatic Lube Systems and Solutions Page.

 
 
 

Alemite Oil Mist Systems for continuous lubrication of machine elements
FLO Components Lubrication Solutions now include Alemite Products

The scope of our Total Lube Solutions has dramatically increased by FLO Components Ltd. obtaining access to the complete range of Alemite Lubrication manual and portable maintenance lubrication equipment:

Alemite Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Dispensing System

• For information on Alemite Oil Mist Systems, for servicing all types of machine elements that require continuous lubrication, such as rolling element bearings and chain drives visit FLO’s Automatic Lubrication Solutions for Industrial Machinery Page.

• For information on Alemite Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Dispensing System for shops servicing heavy-duty diesel vehicles, visit FLO’s Vehicle Service Facilities Solutions Page.

• For information on Alemite Manual Greasing Equipment (reels, grease guns, fittings, pumps, metering valves and more) visit FLO’s Manual Greasing Solutions Page.

 
 
 
 

 

Article: Slick Decisions
Article: Slick Decisions

Check out this article on how to select, organize, and apply grease and other non-engine lubricants, written by James Menzies of Today’s Trucking Magazine, with input from FLO’s own Mike Deckert.

“When running your fleet like a well lubricated machine, attention must be given to all aspects of your preventive maintenance program, including the lube itself. Grease and lubrication are an often overlooked and misunderstood maintenance requirement. When misapplied, they can have serious implications for the health of your fleet. But it may come as a surprise just how complex grease is.”

View the article “Slick Decisions” published in the April 2020 issue of Today’s Trucking Magazine.

 
 
 

FLO Components Truck World 2020 Macnaught BOP20 Oil Pump Giveaway Contest
Enter the FLO Components Truck World 2020 Macnaught BOP20 Oil Pump Giveaway Contest!

Visit FLO Components at the Truck World 2020 trade show in Booth #5638, from September 24-26, 2020 (see below for details) and enter our Giveaway Contest for your chance to win a BOP20, Rechargeable Battery Operated Oil Pump (approximate value CDN $565). The winner will be selected by a random draw from among all eligible entries on September 26 in the FLO Booth at approximately 2:01 p.m. EST.

For more details on the prize and the contest, visit FLO’s Truck World 2020 Macnaught BOP20 Oil Pump Giveaway Contest Website.

GIVEAWAY CONTEST SHORT RULES: No purchase required. Entries must be received at Truck World 2020 trade show, Booth #5638, from 10:00 a.m. EST on September 24 until 2:00 p.m. EST on September 26, 2020. There will be 1 Prize available to be won consisting of a Macnaught BOP20, Battery Operated Oil Pump (approximate value CDN $565). Skill testing question required. Open to Canadian residents who are the age of majority in the province or territory of residence at time of entry excluding Quebec. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received before contest closes. Limit one entry per person. For full rules and entry details visit: https://www.flocomponents.com/bop20-giveaway/.

 
 
 

Introducing the Macnaught BOP60 18V Rechargeable Oil Pump for 16-gallon Containers
Introducing the Macnaught BOP60 18V Rechargeable Oil Pump for 16-gallon Containers

This is the second pump to be introduced as part of Macnaught’s unique family of battery-powered oil pumps. In August 2019, FLO introduced to the Canadian market the BOP20 – the world’s first industrial-grade, completely portable and rechargeable, 18V battery operated oil pump for 5-gallon buckets. The new BOP60 is designed for 16-gallon containers.

The modular design of these pumps (along with Accessory Stem Kits) allows the powerhead to be easily transferred from one pump stem to another, to reduce set-up costs and eliminate cross-contamination. Both pumps are ideal for dispensing oils up to 90W.

For video and detailed product information, visit FLO’s BOP Series Oil Pumps Website.

 
 
 
 

Article: FLO Keeps Customers Moving with Innovative Solutions
Article: FLO Keeps Customers Moving with Innovative Solutions

ASPHALTopics is the official publication of the Ontario Asphalt Pavement Council (OAPC) – A Council of the Onatrio Road Builders’ Association. FLO Components has been a proud member of OAPC (formerly Ontario Hot Mix Producers Assoc.) since 2006. Recently, ASPHALTopics sat down with FLO’s Vice-President, Mike Deckert to discuss what sets FLO appart from the rest.

View the article “FLO Keeps Customers Moving with Innovative Solutions” published in the Summer 2019 issue of ASPHALTopics.

 
 
 

BOP20 - Industry’s First 18V Rechargeable Oil Pump
Introducing Macnaught BOP20 – Industry’s First 18V Rechargeable Oil Pump

FLO Components Ltd. is pleased to announce that, due to our leading position as a supplier of lubrication solutions, we have been selected to represent Macnaught in Ontario and Manitoba. Macnaught has been an expert manufacturer of world class grease, oil and fuel equipment, hose reels and positive displacement flow meters for the agricultural, automotive, industrial, mining and transport industries across the globe, since 1948.

As our first step, we are introducing to the Canadian market, the Macnaught BOP20. The BOP20 is the world’s first industrial-grade, completely portable and rechargeable, 18V battery operated oil pump for five-gallon buckets. It replaces troublesome manual pumps and eliminates the messy practice of trying to pour oil directly from the bucket into smaller containers. With the flick of a button, it can dispense all types of hydraulic oil, gear oils to light weight oils, from 5 gallon containers.

This award-winning new product is ideal for small shops, remote locations, or on mobile applications as they no longer have to buy an air compressor in order to eliminate manual pumping. The modular design of the BOP20 allows the powerhead to be transferred across multiple pump stems to reduce set-up costs and eliminate cross-contamination.

Download more information on the BOP20 Battery Operated Oil Pump.

Check out this great “Introduction video for the BOP20 Battery Operated Pump” on YouTube.

 
 
 

Winner in the FLO Components NHES 2019 Lincoln PowerLuber Grease Gun Contest - Matt Wilson of Knott Construction Ltd.
Announcing the Winner in the FLO Components NHES 2019 Lincoln PowerLuber Grease Gun Giveaway Contest!

We are pleased to announce the winner of the draw in our NHES 2019 Lincoln PowerLuber Grease Gun Giveaway Contest. Congratulations to Matt Wilson. Matt is part of the team at Knott Construction Ltd., a proud second generation, family owned business in Meaford, Ontario. Matt’s name was drawn randomly from all eligible entries on March 29 in the FLO NHES 2019 Booth and he successfully answered a skill testing question.

We thank everyone who participated in the contest as well as the Media that helped get the word out about the contest and our sponsors – SKF Lubrication Business Unit.

To find out more about the contest or the PowerLuber given away visit the FLO Components NHES 2019 Lincoln Grease Gun Giveaway Contest Website

 
 
 

CAT 305E2 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator at FLO Components NHES Booth #3849
CAT 305E2 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator at FLO Components NHES Booth #3849

If you’re attending the National Heavy Equipment Show 2019 on March 28-29, check out the exciting new products featured at the FLO Booth. This year, our booth will feature a CAT 305E2 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator. This Mini Hydraulic Excavator delivers high performance, durability and versatility in a compact design to help you work in a variety of applications. This particular 305E2 CR unit will come complete with a FLO Components SM (Small Machine) Luber, a compact yet powerful and economical automatic greasing system, designed specifically for any compact machine where space for attachments is at a premium.

To find out more about the 305E2 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator, click here.

 
 
 

FLO Components NHES 2019 Lincoln Grease Gun Giveaway Contest
Enter the FLO Components NHES 2019 Lincoln Grease Gun Giveaway Contest!

Visit FLO Components at the National Heavy Equipment Show 2019 in Booth #3849, from March 28 to 29, 2019 (see below for details) and enter our Giveaway Contest for your chance to win a Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber Grease Gun (approximate value CDN $615). The winner will be selected by a random draw from among all eligible entries on March 29 in the FLO Booth at approximately 2:01 p.m. EST.

For more details on the prize and the contest, visit FLO’s NHES 2019 Lincoln Grease Gun Giveaway Contest Website.

 
 
 

FLO Small Machine Luber - Automatic Greasing Systems for Compact Equipment
INTRODUCING THE FLO SM LUBER – AUTOMATIC GREASING SYSTEMS FOR COMPACT EQUIPMENT

The SM Luber (Small Machine) was created by FLO as a compact yet powerful and economical automatic greasing system, specifically for any compact machine where space for attachments is at a premium. Mini-excavators, telehandlers, skid-steers, sidewalk tractors – any machine where a regular full-sized autogreaser just wouldn’t be practical is a potential candidate for using the SM Luber.

With the SM Luber, you don’t have to mess around with complicated grease pumps or other methods of filling the reservoir. Simply remove the lid like you would on a grease gun, insert your standard off-the-shelf grease cartridge, replace the lid and you are ready to go.

For more information on the SM Luber, visit the FLO Small Machine Luber Systems page

 
 
 

FLO Engine Prelubrication Systems
FLO now carrying PreLubTM – Engine Pre-Lubrication Systems

All engines suffer from accelerated wear as a result of periodic dry starts – especially today’s high performance, fast starting diesels. The larger the engine, the more significant the cost. Dry starts can occur in very cold weather, very hot climates, after prolonged shut-downs, or following routine oil changes.

Use of the engine PreLubTM system will significantly reduce key engine component wear resulting in considerably longer engine life and lower operating costs.

For more information on PreLubTM, visit the FLO Engine Prelubrication Systems page

 
 
 

Article: Why Understanding Tribology is Important
Article: Rubbing the Wrong Way – Why Understanding Tribology is Important

A recent discussion at a technical education seminar on lubrication fundamentals, hosted by the Society of Tribology and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) – Hamilton, ran through some of the fundamentals of tribology and why knowing how it works is so essential to running a profitable maintenance operation.

View the article “Rubbing the Wrong Way – Why Understanding Tribology is Important” published in the September 2018 issue of PLANT Magazines.

 
 
 

Lincoln Industrial how to video: Grease gun maintenance cleaning
Lincoln how to video: Grease gun maintenance cleaning

Check out this great how-to video from Lincoln Industrial, “Grease Gun Maintenance Cleaning” on YouTube. Debris and contamination is the #1 cause for failure of grease gun operation. In this video one such unit is evaluated and repaired. Cleaning and maintaining equipment is essential to reducing unwanted downtime. The process covered here takes only a few minutes and should help equipment last longer and stay in the field longer.

 
 
 

Visit FLO Components at the North America Mining Expo 2018, Arena Booth #24
Free passes for the North America Mining Expo 2018

Be sure to visit FLO Components at North America Mining Expo 2018 in Hanmer, Ontario, on September 12-13 in Booth #24. We will be featuring the QuickFitTM Onboard Oil Change and Engine PreLub Systems and the SKF MonoFlex and Lincoln brands of Automatic Greasing Systems, with several different working demos and system experts on hand to answer your questions.

Get your free Expo pass and save $10 admission. Use this link to go to the show site, Click on the “FREE EXPO PASS” button at the top of the web page, fill in the form and your expo pass will be emailed to you for free.

NAME 2018 takes place at the Centennial Community Centre in Hanmer, Ontario. To find out more about the show, visit their website: www.northamericaminingexpo.com.

 
 
 

FLO QuickFit Onboard Oil Change Demo at Truck World 2018 Show
FLO QuickFit Onboard Oil Change Demo at Truck WorldShow

Didn’t make it out to Truck World 2018? Click the link to have a look at the video of our “QuickFit Onboard Oil Change Demo” featured at the show, now live on YouTube. For more information on QuickFit, visit the FLO Onboard Oil Change Systems page

 
 
 

SKF Lubrication Business Unit, Lincoln Distinguished Distributor Award 2017
FLO Components Receives “Lincoln Distinguished Distributor Award” for 2017

FLO is pleased to announce it has received the SKF Lubrication Business Unit, “Lincoln Distinguished Distributor Award” for 2017. This award is presented annually for outstanding sales performance to one or two distributors in North America. This is FLO’s sixth time receiving this particular recognition, the previous years being 1999, 2002, 2005, 2007 and 2010.

The award was presented to FLO’s President, Chris Deckert and Vice-President, Mike Deckert by SKF Lubrication Business Unit, Ontario District Manager, Bert Nyenhuis on May 11, 2018.

 
 
 

Winner in the FLO Components Lincoln 1844 PowerLuber Grease Gun Contest
Announcing the Winner in FLO’s Lincoln 1844 PowerLuber Grease Gun Contest!

We are pleased to announce the winner of the draw in our Lincoln 1844 PowerLuber Grease Gun Giveaway Contest. Congratulations to Ron Humphrey of North Bay, ON. Ron’s name was drawn randomly from all eligible entries on April 21 in the FLO Truck World 2018 Booth at approximately 2:01 p.m. EST. and he successfully answered a skill testing question.

We thank everyone who participated in the contest as well as the Media that helped get the word out about the contest and our sponsors – SKF Lubrication Business Unit.

To find out more about the contest or the PowerLuber given away visit FLO’s Lincoln 1844 Grease Gun Giveaway Contest Website

 
 
 

The SKF Lubrication Product Division End-User VISA Gift Card Promotion
The SKF Lubrication Product Division End-User VISA Gift Card Promotion

The SKF Lubrication Product Division is running a special promotion on specific items purchased by end users between April 1, 2018 and June 30, 2018. There are eighteen different products to select from. Purchasing any one of the listed products qualifes the end user for a VISA gift card. End users can mail in proof of purchase to receive a VISA gift card ranging from $10 – $50 per item. Customers can purchase multiple items and get a VISA gift card worth up to a total of $250. Click here to view the list of items in the promotion and to download the claim form with full details on how to claim your gift card. Follow all the instructions on the form and send all receipts and other materials.

 
 
 

FLO Components Lincoln 1844 Grease Gun Giveaway Contest
Enter the FLO Components Lincoln 1844 Grease Gun Giveaway Contest!

Visit FLO Components at the Truck World 2018 trade show in Booth #5638, from April 19 to 21, 2018 (see below for details) and enter our Giveaway Contest for your chance to win a Lincoln 1844 PowerLuber Grease Gun (approximate value CDN $615). The winner will be selected by a random draw from among all eligible entries on April 21 in the FLO Booth at approximately 2:01 p.m. EST.

Can’t make it to Truck World? No problem. Enter online using the Lincoln 1844 Grease Gun Giveaway Contest Website, then visit that page after the show to see who won.

For more details on the prize and the contest, visit FLO’s Lincoln 1844 Grease Gun Giveaway Contest Website.

GIVEAWAY CONTEST SHORT RULES: No purchase required. Online entries must be received by 11:59:59 p.m. EST on April 15, 2018. In person entries must be received at Truck World 2018 trade show, Booth #5638, from 10:00 a.m. EST on April 19 until 2:00 p.m. EST on April 21, 2018. There will be 1 Prize available to be won consisting of a Lincoln 1844 PowerLuber Grease Gun (approximate value CDN $615). Skill testing question required. Open to Canadian residents who are the age of majority in the province or territory of residence at time of entry excluding Quebec. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received before contest closes. Limit one entry per person. For full rules and entry details visit: https://www.flocomponents.com/1844-giveaway/.

 
 
 

Third draw winner in FLO Components 40th Anniversary Giveaway Contest
Announcing the Final Winner in FLO’s 40th Anniversary Giveaway Contest!

We are pleased to announce the winner of the third draw in our 40th Anniversary Giveaway Contest. Congratulations to Thomas Steckel of Guelph, Ontario. Thomas’ name was drawn randomly from all eligible entries and he successfully answered a skill testing question.

This was the final Lubrication Product Package we gave away over 3 Draw Periods. The first two draws took place on October 1 and November 1, 2017. The winners of each of those draws received a Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber & Lincoln 5900 PowerLock Coupler Pack. As the winner of the third prize, Thomas had a choice of either the same PowerLuber & PowerLock Pack from the first two giveaways or a FLO Components “18-point Automatic Lubrication System in a box”, which is a complete automatic lubrication system kit capable of servicing up to 18 lubrication points on a piece of stationary or mobile equipment in many applications. Thomas chose to receive a Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber & Lincoln 5900 PowerLock Coupler Pack.

Once again we congratulate all the winners of the FLO 40th Anniversary Giveaway Contest. We also thank everyone who participated in the contest as well as the Media that helped get the word out about the contest and of course our sponsors – SKF Lubrication Business Unit.

To find out more about the contest or the prizes given away visit FLO’s 40th Anniversary Giveaway Contest Website

 
 
 

Second draw winner in FLO Components 40th Anniversary Giveaway Contest
Announcing the Second Winner in FLO’s 40th Anniversary Giveaway Contest!

We are pleased to announce the winner of the second draw in our 40th Anniversary Giveaway Contest. Congratulations to Jonnie Hartling of Spruce Grove, AB. Jonnie’s name was drawn randomly from all eligible entries and she successfully answered a skill testing question. Jonnie received a Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber & Lincoln 5900 PowerLock Coupler Pack.

This was the second of three Lubrication Product Packages we’re giving away to lucky LinkedIn users over 3 Draw Periods. The final draw will take place on December 1. Participants who enter in the earlier Draw Periods are automatically entered in the final Draw. To enter, simply fill out the Contest Entry Form on our website and follow FLO’s LinkedIn page using a valid LinkedIn account. No purchase is required.

For details and to enter the contest visit FLO’s 40th Anniversary Giveaway Contest Website

 
 
 

First draw winner in FLO Components 40th Anniversary Giveaway Contest
Announcing the First Winner in FLO’s 40th Anniversary Giveaway Contest!

We are pleased to announce the winner of the first draw in our 40th Anniversary Giveaway Contest. Congratulations to Anisa Copeland of Cambridge, Ontario. Anisa’s name was drawn randomly from all eligible entries and she successfully answered a skill testing question. Anisa received a Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber & Lincoln 5900 PowerLock Coupler Pack.

This was only the first of three Lubrication Product Packages we’re giving away to lucky LinkedIn users over 3 Draw Periods. The next two draws will take place on November 1 and December 1. Participants who enter in the earlier Draw Periods are automatically entered in the following Draw Periods. To enter, simply fill out the Contest Entry Form on our website and follow FLO’s LinkedIn page using a valid LinkedIn account. No purchase is required.

For details and to enter the contest visit FLO’s 40th Anniversary Giveaway Contest Website

 
 
 

Nora and Chris Deckert - FLO Components awarded 40th Anniversary Plaque by SKF
FLO Components awarded 40th Anniversary Plaque by SKF

On Friday, September 15, FLO Components Ltd. held a staff luncheon to celebrate its 40th Anniversary. In attendance was Mrs. Nora Deckert, founding partner of FLO Components. Also in attendance was Bert Nyenhuis, District Manager – Ontario for SKF Industrial Sales – Lubrication, to present Mrs. Deckert and FLO President, Chris Deckert with a special plaque recognizing FLO’s 40 years of successfully supporting the Lincoln/SKF product line.

 
 
 

Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber & 5900 PowerLock coupler Prize pack
Enter the FLO Components 40th Anniversary Giveaway Contest!

Calling all Lubrication & Maintenance Professionals. Follow FLO Components Ltd.’s LinkedIn Page using a valid LinkedIn account for a chance to win one of three Lubrication Product Prizes.

2017 is FLO Components’ 40th Anniversary, and to celebrate, we’re giving away three Lubrication Product Packages to lucky LinkedIn users over 3 Draw Periods. Participants who enter in the earlier Draw Periods are automatically entered in the following Draw Periods. The three Prize Winners will be selected in random draws in Mississauga, ON as follows:

On October 1, 2017, one entrant will be selected for a Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber and a Lincoln 5900 PowerLock coupler pack (approximate value CDN $1,100) from all eligible entries received during the first Draw Period (August 11 – September 30).

FLO Components 18-point Automatic Lubrication System in a box Prize pack

On November 1, 2017, one entrant will be selected for a Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber and a Lincoln 5900 PowerLock coupler pack (approximate value CDN $1,100) from all eligible entries received during the first and second Draw Periods (August 11 – September 30 and October 1 – 31).

On December 1, 2017, one entrant will be selected from all eligible entries received during the first, second and third Draw Periods (August 11 – September 30, October 1 – 31 and November 1 – 30), for a choice of one of either: i) a Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber and a Lincoln 5900 PowerLock coupler pack (approximate value CDN $1,100); or ii) a FLO Components “18-point Automatic Lubrication System in a box” (approximate value CDN $3,025 – *System Installation is not included).

For details and to enter the contest visit FLO’s 40th Anniversary Giveaway Contest Website

GIVEAWAY CONTEST SHORT RULES: No purchase required. Entries must be received by contest end: November 30, 2017 at 11:59:59 p.m. EST. There are a total of 3 prizes available to be won over 3 Draw Periods: (Prize 1) one Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber and a Lincoln 5900 PowerLock coupler pack (approximate retail value $1,100, Oct. 1, 2017 draw date); (Prize 2) one Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber and a Lincoln 5900 PowerLock coupler pack (approximate retail value $1,100, Nov. 1, 2017 draw date; and (Prize 3) a choice of one of either: i) a Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber and a Lincoln 5900 PowerLock coupler pack (approximate value CDN $1,100); or ii) a FLO Components “18-point Automatic Lubrication System in a box” (includes: 24VDC QLS301 pump, 200 feet ¼ OD tubing, 18 valve outlet and 18 qty. 90degree bearing inlet fittings, approximate retail value $3,025 – *System Installation is not included, Dec. 1, 2017 draw date). Participants who enter in the earlier Draw Periods automatically entered in the following Draw Periods. Skill testing question required. Open to Canadian residents who are the age of majority in the province or territory of residence at time of entry excluding Quebec. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received before contest closes. Limit one entry per person. For full rules and entry details visit: http://www.flocomponents.com/40th/.

 
 
 

The proper way to connect a grease gun to a fitting
FLO Lube Tip – The proper way to connect a grease gun to a fitting

Here is a simple lube tip on the proper way to connect a grease gun to a fitting, as featured in this month’s issue of Machinery and Equipment MRO Magazine.

 
 
 

Weiler P385B Asphalt Paver at FLO Components NHES Booth #3849
Weiler P385B Asphalt Paver at FLO Components NHES Booth #3849

If you’re attending the National Heavy Equipment Show 2017 on April 6-7, check out the exciting new products featured at the FLO Booth. This year, our booth will feature a Weiler P385B Asphalt Paver. The versatile, work-anywhere, pave-anything P385B delivers outstanding performance in a wide range of applications – Highway-class productivity in a small, maneuverable package. This particular P385B unit will come complete with a FLO Components Lincoln brand Automatic Greasing System for heavy equipment and QuickFitTM Onboard Oil Change System installed.

Weiler P385A Asphalt Paver at FLO Components NHES Booth #3849

Other products featured in the booth this year include:

• Portable Magnetic TrailerCamsTM. A revolutionary new product solution for blind spots, the TrailerCamTM is a magnetic, wireless, rechargeable battery operated back-up camera that requires NO invasive installation. The product literally can be placed (using strong, rugged magnets) on the side or rear of any trailer or equipment, up to 100 Feet in distance, and communicate to the monitor in the cab with zero latency or interference.

• SKF Hose Connection Control System (HCC) to monitor the grease lines in automatic greasing systems on trucks and heavy equipment (construction, road building, mining, etc.). The HCC is designed to check for breaks in the grease hose, and alerts the machine operator immediately if there is a fault in either the main line from the pump or in the feed lines to the bearing points.

• The SKF brand MonoFlex (formerly Vogel) fluid type Autogreaser for over-the-road trucks. The MonoFlex uses a totally electric pump, so there is no air required and therefore no impact on the truck air system, and will operate with any brand of fluid grease (NLGI #000 to 00) that meets the system specifications.

 
 
 
 

TrailerCam - Revolutionary new product solution for blind spots
TrailerCamTM – Revolutionary new product solution for blind spots at NHES Booth #3849

Introducing a revolutionary new product solution for blind spots – the Portable TrailerCamTM. The Portable TrailerCamTM is a magnetic, wireless, rechargeable battery operated camera that requires NO invasive installation. The product literally can be placed (using strong, rugged magnets) on the side or rear of any truck, trailer or equipment, up to 100 Feet in distance, and can communicate high quality video images and audio to the display monitor in the cab with zero latency or interference.

The TrailerCamTM is waterproof, dustproof and extremely rugged – capable of withstanding the highest industry standards for shock and vibrations. For companies with multiple trailer fleets or equipment, the TrailerCamTM allows for usage with different trailers, swapping trailers and pairing with other TrailerCamTM devices.

Proudly designed and engineered in the USA, the Patent Pending Portable TrailerCamTM will dramatically and conveniently eliminate blind spots. FLO will be featuring the TrailerCamTM in Booth #3849 at NHES, with demos and system experts on hand to answer questions.

 
 
 

Visit the Conexpo 2017 SKF Booth #N-13266
Visit the Conexpo 2017 SKF booth with Nascar

If you’re attending Conexpo 2017, don’t miss out on all the great activities happening at the SKF Booth #N-13266:
• The No. 2 SKF Ford Fusion NASCAR will be featured in the SKF booth during the entire show.
• Wed, March 8th, 1 – 3 pm: Hear Team Penske NASCAR Competition Director Travis Geisler
• Thurs, March 9th, 10 am – 12 noon: Meet Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Shell Pennzoil Ford Fusion.
• Register to win a pair of race tickets to a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup race each day of the show.
• Register to win an authentic racing helmet autographed by all member of Team Penske, including Roger Penske.
• Take advantage of autograph and photo opportunities with Joey Logano, Travis Geisler, and the No. 2 SKF Ford Fusion NASCAR

To find out more, click here to view the SKF Promotional Announcement.

 
 
 

Lincoln 800030 Digital Grease Flow Detector for automatic lubrication systems
New Lincoln 800030 Digital Grease Flow Detector

SKF has introduced the Lincoln 800030 Digital Grease Flow Detector for automatic lubrication systems. The Grease Flow Detector has been designed to generate a confirmation signal to verify lubrication events. Installed between the metering device and the bearing, the model 800030 is a positive- displacement flow detector consisting of oval gears. Signals are communicated to a control unit or PLC, detecting both small 0,016 cm³ (0.001 in³) and large 8,19 cm³ (0.5 in³) grease flow. Also, in the case of lubrication failure, the sensor signals the controller so that appropriate action can be taken. Usable with PLC control or with control units like LMC 301. The Grease Flow Detector is ideal for applications in steel mills, paper mills, glass plants and other heavy industries.

Features and benefits:
• Verifies receipt of lubricant
• Helps prevent bearing failures to reduce unplanned downtime
• Signals controller in case of lubrication failure
• Blinking LED indicates processed signals
• For power supply 12 to 30 V DC

 
 
 

Oil & Lube Webinar Series on November 17, 2016 - What is the lubricant’s role in energy efficiency?
oil & Lube Webinar Series november 17, 2016 – What is the lubricant’s role in energy efficiency?

Machinery and Equipment MRO Magazine held part 3 of their Oil & Lube Webinar Series on November 17, 2016 entitled What is the lubricant’s role in energy efficiency? Once again, FLO Components Vice President, Mike Deckert was a panelist.

The webinar considered the various ways energy savings can be measured directly or indirectly. A panel of experts provided practical advice on how to save energy and reduce operating costs through reduced maintenance, longer oil change intervals and less wear.

The complete webinar can be downloaded for free from the MRO website here.

 
 
 

Lincoln wire rope lubricator
Lincoln Wire Rope Lubricator

Developed as a service tool, the new Lincoln wire rope lubricator is attached periodically to equipment on a monthly, quarterly or other cycle to lubricate steel wire ropes.

The Lincoln wire rope lubricator eliminates manual lubrication and, in turn, yields less downtime and longer service life. This reliable tool forces lubricant into the wire rope core to reduce friction and heat generation, which increases service life. The life cycle of a steel wire rope that has been periodically lubricated is approximately six to eight times longer than a wire rope that has not been lubricated.

The wire rope lubricator is easy to use and supports all types of grease lubricants typically utilized for this task. Fast and efficient, the lubricator helps to prevent corrosion and reduces waste and contamination.

 
 
 

Oil & Lube Webinar Series on October 5, 2016 - Safe Performance: Minimize lubrication risk in operations
Oil & Lube Webinar Series October 5, 2016 – safe performance Minimize lubrication risk in operations

Machinery and Equipment MRO Magazine held part 2 of their Oil & Lube Webinar Series on October 5, 2016 entitled Safe Performance: Minimize lubrication risk in operations, and FLO Components Vice President, Mike Deckert was a panelist.

Can a lubricant influence your safety performance? Some of the greatest risks to an operation typically occur during equipment servicing and maintenance. One way to ensure a safe environment is to reduce human-machine-interaction (HMI). This effort should be supported by best practices that enhance safety in a lubrication program.

Panelists tackled common questions, including:
1. How does the quality of a lubricant affect the service interval?
2. What properties should maintenance personnel consider in selecting the best lubricant for the task?
3. How do we minimize risk factors?
4. What processes, technologies or best practices and services can we tap into?

The complete webinar can be downloaded for free from the MRO website here.

 
 
 

Visit FLO Components Ltd. Auto Lube Systems at the Waste & Recycling Expo Canada 2016, Booth #1305
Complimentary passes for the Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo 2016

Be sure to visit FLO Components at CWRE 2016 on November 9-10 in Booth #1305. We will be featuring the new QuickFitTM Onboard Oil Change System, SKF MonoFlex brand of Fluid Grease Auto Lube Systems and Lincoln Fluid Inventory Control Systems for garages or vehicle service facilities, with several different working demos and system experts on hand to answer your questions.

We would like to offer you free passes to the show. Use this link to go to the registration form and pre-register for free, courtesy of FLO Components Ltd. (tickets are normally $40 per person).

The Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo is the premier event in Canada for waste & recycling professionals. Discover the latest innovations in waste, recycling and public works. CWRE 2016 takes place at the International Centre, located near Pearson International Airport in Toronto. To find out more about CWRE visit the CWRE website.

 
 
 

QuickFit Onboard Oil Change Systems
QuickFitTM centralized onboard fleet fluid maintenance systems

Effective May 1, 2016, FLO Components is now responsible for product sales, installation and service of the complete line of RPM Industries LLC QuickFitTM centralized fleet fluid maintenance systems. With the RPM Industries product line, FLO has a complete range of engine pre-lubrication and fluid evacuation technologies that automate routine maintenance of heavy equipment to save owners and dealers time and money.

With just one fitting per compartment, the QuickFitTM system allows you to service most machines in less than 30 minutes. It makes fluid maintenance cleaner, safer and faster for all makes and models. Because the process is repeatable, it’s easier for you to schedule and plan routine PM services. Maintenance becomes easier, your productivity goes up and the risk of spills and contamination is virtually eliminated.

Click here to go to our Onboard Oil Change Systems page

Click here to download the press release announcement

 
 
 

Visit FLO Components at the TRUCK WORLD 2016 SHOW, Booth #5638
Complimentary passes for the TRUCK WORLD 2016 SHOW

Be sure to visit FLO Components at TRUCK WORLD 2016 on April 14-16 in Booth #5638. We will be featuring the SKF MonoFlex brand of Fluid Grease Auto Lube Systems, with several different working demos and system experts on hand to answer your questions.

We would like to offer you free passes to the show. Use this link to go to the registration form and create a New Registration for free, courtesy of FLO Components Ltd. (tickets are normally $10 before April 8, $20 after April 8). Once you’ve entered your name, use the VIP Code “FLO” on the next screen in the “VIP Show Pass” box and complete your free registration.

Truck World is the meeting place for Canada’s trucking industry, with new products, new ideas, new solutions and 300,000 square feet of trucks, equipment and technology. Truck World takes place at the International Centre, located near Pearson International Airport in Toronto. To find out more about Truck World visit their website: www.truckworld.ca.

About the MonoFlex Automatic Greasing System:
1) Uses a fluid type grease NLGI #000 to 00 – it will operate with any brand of fluid grease that meets the system specifications – you don’t have to use a specific brand.
2) Totally Electric Pump – there is no air required and therefore no impact on the truck air system.
3) Pressure Gauge – installed at the pump as a standard, a pressure gauge allows for visual monitoring of the system pressure during regular maintenance inspections and helps you trouble-shoot the pump and main line.
4) Adjustable Grease Distributors – individual piston distributors can be easily adjusted by changing the screw-in volume caps, to increase or decrease the volume of grease to each point, without having to disconnect any of the grease lines.

 
 
 

Article: Lubrication and the Three Pillars of an Asset Management Program
Lubrication & the Three Pillars of an Asset Management Program Article

In setting up a Lubrication Program, you first have to understand that any Asset Management Program, to be viable and sustainable, must be based on three fundamental, equally important support pillars: Management Support; Training & Tools; and Ownership / Personnel. If any of the pillars fail, the whole program will fail.

Management Support ensures the needed resources are allocated to the program. Training ensures that there is a sufficient amount of knowledge, understanding and buy-in among all the parties involved (front-line workers, senior management, etc.). Personnel Ownership guarantees the program is carried out as planned.

It’s a simple enough concept – so why does lubrication require special consideration? Manual lubrication is still today, the predominant method of lubrication, with over 95% of all bearings lubed manually. View the article “Lubrication & the Three Pillars of an Asset Management Program” published in the 2015 Oil & Lubrication Digital Supplement of PEM and REM Magazines.

 
 
 

FLO Components Lube Basics Training Seminars
FLO COMPONENTS LUBE BASICS TRAINING SEMINARS

FLO has released the schedule for its 2015 Lube Basics Seminars. Improper lubrication accounts for 53% of all bearing failures, a major cause of equipment downtime and significant unnecessary maintenance costs. FLO Lube Basics Seminars are designed to help you avoid these failures by turning your personnel into Lubrication Specialists. Each FLO Components 1-day Seminar maintains a balance of theory and practical – time allocation: 50% in class, 50% “hands on” training. Each is designed and presented as an unbiased, 3rd party lubrication training program – we don’t sell to you, we teach you what you need to know.
Click here to go to our Lube Basics Seminar page

 
 
 

Article: Understanding Automatic Greasing Systems
new Hose Connection Control System to monitor the grease lines in automatic greasing systems

Lubrication solutions specialist FLO Components Ltd. has announced its introduction into Canada, of the new Hose Connection Control System (HCC) to monitor the grease lines in automatic greasing systems on trucks and heavy equipment (construction, road building, mining, etc.). The HCC is designed to check for breaks in the grease hose, and alerts the machine operator immediately if there is a fault in either the main line from the pump or in the feed lines to the bearing points. To find out more, click here to view the Hose Connection Control System Announcement.

 
 
 

Article: Understanding Automatic Greasing Systems
Article: Understanding Automatic Greasing Systems

Successful companies in the construction, road building, mining and other heavy equipment industries are constantly seeking new solutions and advanced technology to reduce costs, minimize downtime and maximize productivity. Can lubrication play a role in that? You bet! Automatic Lubrication Systems, also known as autogreasers, autolube or centralized grease systems, help eliminate unplanned and unnecessary expenses related to improper lubrication. This article outlines the basics you need to know about Automatic Greasing Systems on mobile equipment. View the article: Understanding Automatic Greasing Systems, published in the March 2015 issue of On-Site Magazine.

 
 
 

Article: Automatic Lubrication Systems in Food & Beverage Industries
AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION SYSTEMS IN FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRIES Article

Successful companies in today’s ever-changing food and beverage industries are constantly seeking new solutions and advanced technology to maintain freshness, reduce spoilage, and maximize their productivity. In this perpetual move towards increased automation, proper lubrication of new high-speed advanced-technology machinery is essential. Unfortunately, food and beverage industries also have some of the toughest environmental conditions for maintaining machinery. Moisture, extreme heat, extreme cold, product spills and sanitary wash-down procedures all adversely affect lubrication processes and can severely reduce bearing life or cause failure.

Automatic Lubrication Systems can be used on equipment in a wide range of food and beverage applications, including bottling, canning, meat & poultry processing, and bakeries, as well as for different packaging machines such as palletizers, stretch wrappers, labellers, air-bubble wrapping systems, flexible packaging systems, laminated packaging systems, stackers, carton formers and more. View the Automatic Lubrication Systems for Food & Beverage article published in the 2014 Food & Beverage Engineering and Maintenance Winter digital edition of PEM Magazine.

 
 
 

LINCOLN & SKF Lube - London and Sudbury Local Installation & Service
London and sudbury LOCAL INSTALLATION & SERVICE

FLO Components – “Meeting Customers’ Needs Better” as it continues to expand its resources to better serve manufacturing, construction, road building, aggregate, mining and trucking companies in the London and Sudbury regions. FLO’s dedicated installation and service vehicles, stationed in each area, will provide local service for both SKF and LINCOLN brand lube systems.

 
 
 

FLO Components Automatic Greasing System for Industrial Equipment ROI Calculator
Flo Components Automatic Lubrication Systems for industrial equipment ROI Calculator

What’s the Return On Investment when you purchase an Automatic Lubrication System for a piece of industrial equipment? Ever wonder how long it will take for the Auto Lube System to pay itself off? FLO’s new ROI Calculator lets you figure it out, taking into account such critical factors as Labour Cost to manually grease, Lost Production due to manually greasing, Cost of Component Failure due to manually greasing and more.

Click here to calculate the ROI on an Automatic Lubrication System.
 
 

 

Article: Circulating Oil Lubrication Systems
Circulating Oil Lubrication Systems Article

Ideal for applications with highly stressed bearings or high levels of contamination, CircOil Systems are centralized lubrication systems that CONTINUOUSLY circulate fresh, clean oil to lubricate and seal out contaminants at individual lube points, while at the same time cooling the bearing surfaces. View the Circulating Oil Lubrication Systems article published in the 2014 Oil & Lubrication Digital Supplement of PEM and REM Magazines.

 
 
 

FLO Components, Canada's first LINCOLN and SKF dual brand System House
2 GREAT BRANDS – ONE GREAT LUBE SOLUTIONS PROVIDER

Watch this “2 Great Brands” video to learn more about FLO Components, Canada’s first LINCOLN and SKF dual brand System House, and our commitment to “Meeting Customers’ Needs Better” with qualified, well trained people who focus at making us the best at responding quickly, at installing professionally and at providing quality customized lubrication solutions for all our customers – done right the first time.

 
 
 

FLO Lube Tip - Air-Operated Lube Pump Ratios
FLO Lube Tip on youtube – Air-Operated Lube Pump Ratios

This month’s video tip, “Air-Operated Lube Pump Ratios” is now live on YouTube. This video looks at pump ratios on air-operated lube pumps – what they stand for and why it’s important.

 
 
 

SKF Lubrication Business Unit System House for both LINCOLN & SKF
FLO Components becomes first SKF Lubrication Business Unit System House for both LINCOLN & SKF brands in Canada

FLO Components is proud to announce that it has received a letter of intent from SKF Lubrication Business Unit (LBU) designating FLO Components as a SKF LBU System House for both LINCOLN and SKF brands. In November 2012, FLO reached an agreement with SKF LBU to become a key distributor in Ontario, of SKF Brand Lubrication Products and Solutions for industrial applications (manufacturing, processing & packaging). With this new announcement, FLO becomes the first official SKF LBU System House able to offer the entire spectrum of LINCOLN and SKF Lube Solutions, for all applications including on-road trucks and vehicles and off-road mobile and stationary equipment.

Effective May 1st 2013, SKF Lubrication Solutions restructured its frontline operations and appointed FLO Components Ltd. as their full service & support partner for Ontario. FLO is now stocking a full inventory of SKF lube product. Over the short-term, the current SKF Technical & Engineering support team will work alongside FLO to ensure the transition is as seamless as possible. In fact, FLO is pleased to announce it has hired an Installation Technician from SKF to join its current service and installation team.

Click here for more details

Click here to go to our SKF brand Lubrication Solutions page

 
 
 

SKF SYSTEM 24 Single-Point Lubricators
introducing the SKF SYSTEM 24 Single-Point Lubricators

FLO Components is now offering the SKF SYSTEM 24 Gas Driven Single Point Automatic Lubricators. These gas generating units are supplied ready-to-use straight from the box and filled with a wide range of high performance SKF lubricants. Tool-free activation and time-setting allow easy and accurate adjustment of lubrication flow.
To download our Newsletter about the SKF System 24, click here.

 
 
 

FLO Lube Tip - Things to Know About Grease Fittings
FLO Lube Tip on youtube – Things To Know About Grease Fittings

This month’s video tip, “Things To Know About Grease Fittings” is now live on YouTube. Grease fittings come in different sizes, threads, lengths, adaptations and even styles. This video is an introduction to some of the common characteristics and the more important things to know about grease fittings and couplers.

 
 
 

FLO Lube Tip - Single Point Automatic Lubricators: Part 2
FLO Lube Tip on youtube – Single Point Automatic Lubricators: Part 2

This month’s video tip, “Single Point Automatic Lubricators: Part 2” is now live on YouTube. This eagerly awaited sequel to “Single Point Automatic Lubricators: Part 1” digs deeper into how these units operate and their set-up.

 
 
 

perma FLEX Single-Point Lubrication System
Introducing the perma FLEX Single-Point Lubrication System

FLO Components is now offering the new perma FLEX, an ideal single-point lubrication system for all types of applications and industries. This gas generating unit produces the required pressure to continuously supply the lubrication points with fresh lubricant for the selected discharge period. And activation has never been easier – just turn the switch to the required discharge period (1 – 12 months) and perma FLEX is ready to go. Ingress protection to IP 68 level guarantees reliable lubrication in extremely dusty and moist environments. The wide operating temperature range of -20 °C to 60 °C makes it suitable for many applications indoors and outdoors and it is sized to fit into small or tight applications. If needed, the discharge period can even be adjusted after activation, and it can be switched off during longer non-operation periods.

Some other features to note:
1) Comes in two convenient sizes – 60 and 125 cm³.
2) User friendly all-in-one system, comes fully assembled and can be activated quickly and easily without tools.
3) Customized lubricants – perma FLEX can be filled with grease or oil that meets the specific requirements of your application.
 
 
 

FLO Components - Value Added Partner For SKF Brand Lube Solutions
FLO Components -Value Added Partner For SKF Brand Lube Solutions

FLO Components Ltd. is proud to announce that it has reached an agreement with SKF Group – Lubrication Business Unit to become a key distributor of SKF Brand Lubrication Products and Solutions in Ontario.

Commenting on this announcement, Mr. Chris Deckert, President of FLO Components said; “We’ve been lube solutions experts and trusted lubrication advisors for our clients since 1977. Now we have even more solutions to offer. The “SKF branded” lube product compliments the “Lincoln branded” lube product, filling in gaps which existed in the Lincoln line for some unique special applications. With the addition of the SKF “branded” lube product line, our customers are now supported by an even more complete one-stop shop for all their lubrication needs. Combined with our thirty-five years focus on customer service, one phone call is all it takes.”

Click here for more details

Click here to go to our SKF brand Lubrication Solutions page

 
 
 

News clip on Toronto Companies seeking trade workers

A local Toronto TV network recently did an interesting story on Schools trying to meet the huge demand for skilled workers in the construction industry. Click here to see the video on Toronto Companies seeking trade workers on their website.

 
 
 

FLO Lube Tip - Single Point Automatic Lubricators: Part 1
FLO Lube Tip on youtube – Single Point Automatic Lubricators: Part 1

This month’s video tip, “Single Point Automatic Lubricators: Part 1” is now live on YouTube. Single point automatic lubricators are designed to lubricate a single point or few points, often in remote or hard to reach locations or when larger Automatic Lubrication Systems aren’t feasible. This video is an introduction to single point automatics.

 
 
 

FLO Lube Tip - The 5 Main Components of an Automatic Lubrication System
FLO Lube Tip on youtube – The 5 Main Components of an Automatic Lubrication System

This month’s video tip, “The 5 Main Components of an Automatic Lubrication System” is now live on YouTube. This video walks you through the five main components that make up any auto lube system, regardless of the brand or operating principle of the system.

 
 
 

FLO Components Fluid Inventory Control System ROI Calculator
fLO Components Fluid Inventory Control System ROI Calculator

Do you run a vehicle service facility? Ever wonder how much money is lost due to undocumented oil transactions or how much more labour time you could have to generate additional revenue if you automated your current fluid dispensing system? Find out what your Additional Profits could be and the Return On Investment when you purchase a FLO Components Fluid Inventory Control System.
Click here to calculate the ROI on a Fluid Inventory Control System

 
 
 

FLO Lube Tip - How a Single-Block Progressive Metering Valve on an Auto Lube System Operates
FLO Lube Tip on youtube – How a Single-Block Progressive Metering Valve Operates

This month’s video tip, “How a Single-Block Progressive Metering Valve Operates” is now live on YouTube. This video features the internal mechanics of a progressive type grease metering valve on in automatic lubrication system and some important aspects to note when designing or modifying a system.

 
 
 

FLO Lube Tip - What a Properly Lubricated Bearing Looks Like
FLO Lube Tip on youtube – What a Properly Lubricated Bearing Looks Like

Lube Tips by FLO Components is back with its second season. Check out this months video: “What a Properly Lubricated Bearing Looks Like“. Both under-lubrication and over-lubrication can be devastating to a bearing. This video shows how a properly lubricated bearing should look.

 
 
 

Link to FLO Components Twitter Page
Follow flo components on twitter

Stay on top of FLO news, announcements, job postings and events through twitter.

 
 
 

2012 annual Minister's Awards for Apprenticeship Training
2012 annual Minister’s Awards for Apprenticeship Training

The Honourable Glen R. Murray, Ontario’s Minister of Training, Colleges, and Universities was at the FLO Components Mississauga office on Jan. 30 to launch the 2012 annual Minister’s Awards for Apprenticeship Training. This Award celebrates employers that show leadership in training apprentices, support the apprenticeship training system, and promote careers in skilled trades.

Each year, Ontario honours exceptional employers for supporting the province’s economic future through their commitment to apprenticeship training. In the Spring, a short list of the top 16 employers candidates are selected all of the nominated employers throughout the province. In June, four winners are selected from the nominees by a panel of apprenticeship experts from different sectors, including labour organizations, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and community colleges.

As the 2011 winner in the Central Region, FLO Components was asked to host this year’s Award Announcement. Catch some of the highlights of the announcement in this video. The event kicked off with a brief introduction by FLO’s President, Chris Deckert followed by a speech from the heart by apprentice Adam Madott and concluded with the Minister’s announcement.

For more info on the awards and how to nominate an employer in your community, visit www.ontario.ca/apprenticeshipawards. Completed nomination forms are due by February 29, 2012, and can be e-mailed to apprenticeship.awards@ontario.ca.

 
 
 

FLO Lube Tip - Winter-Prepping Your Automated Lube System
FLO Lube Tip on youtube – Winter-Prepping Your Automatic Greasing System

This month’s video tip, “Winter-Prepping Your Automatic Greasing System” is now live on YouTube. This video lists things you should do before winter to make sure your automatic lubrication system operates properly throughout the cold winter months.

 
 
 

FLO Components Automated Greasing System ROI Calculator
fLO Components Automatic Lubrication Systems roi Calculator

What’s the Return On Investment when you purchase an Automatic Greasing System? Ever wonder how long it will take for the Autogreaser to pay itself off? FLO’s new ROI Calculator lets you figure it out, taking into account such critical factors as Labour Cost to manually grease, Lost Production due to manually greasing, Cost of Component Failure due to manually greasing and more.
Click here to calculate the ROI on an Automatic Lubrication System.

 
 
 

FLO Lube Tip - Operating Principles for Progressive vs. Parallel Automatic Lubrication Systems
FLO Lube Tip on youtube – Progressive vs. Parallel Automatic Lubrication Systems

This month’s video tip, “Progressive vs. Parallel Automatic Lubrication Systems” is now live on YouTube. There are different operating principles by which Autogreasers are designed. The 2 most common types of ALS used on mobile equipment are Series Progressive and Parallel. This video discusses some of the major differences.

 
 
 

Article: Autogreasers 101: Telling it All. Everything you need to know about automatic lubrication systems.
autogreasers-101

This article outlines the basics you need to know about Automatic Greasing Systems, including: eight reasons you would want to use an Automatic Lubrication System; the two most common types of ALS used on mobile equipment and how they work; and asking the right questions when you’re sourcing a system. View the Autogreasers-101 article published in the September/October 2011 issue of Aggregates & Roadbuilding Magazine.

 
 
 

FLO Lube Tip - Spare Parts Kit for Auto Lube Systems
FLO Lube Tip on youtube – Spare Parts Kit for Auto lube Systems

This month’s video tip, “Spare Parts Kit for Auto Lube Systems” is now live on YouTube. You can’t afford to have your machine sitting in the shop for hours because of a broken line or fitting on the lube system. This video shows you some of the tools and supplies you should keep in your cab to address minor problems you may encounter in the field.

 
 
 

Article: Automatic Lubrication Feature
flo articles in ontario trucking news magazine

FLO Components was well represented in the September 2011 issue of Ontario Trucking News Magazine with an Automatic Lubrication Systems Feature and a Spotlight article on FLO Components itself. Click here to view the article.

 
 
 

 

FLO Lube Tip - How to Fill a Grease Gun from Bulk Containers
FLO Lube Tip on youtube – How to Fill a Grease Gun from Bulk Containers

This month’s video tip, “How to Fill a Grease Gun from Bulk Containers” is now live on YouTube. For most companies, there comes a time when it becomes more economical to buy grease in bulk instead of cartridges. This video shows you how to modify your grease gun so you can fill it from bulk, as well as the procedures for filling the gun from a bulk container or filler pump.

 
 
 

FLO Components Automatic Lubrication Systems Resource Library Page
NEW FLO RESOURCE LIBRARY page

Be sure to check out the new FLO Resource Library Page by clicking on the “Library” drop down option from the main menu bar above. This page will feature How-to Videos and informative documents for automatic greasing systems (a.k.a. central lubrication systems, automated greasing systems, autogreasers), equipment and supplies.

 
 
 

FLO Lube Tip - Questions To Ask When Sourcing an Automatic Greasing System
FLO Lube Tip on youtube – Questions To Ask When Sourcing an Automatic Greasing System

This month’s video tip, “Questions To Ask When Sourcing an Automatic Greasing System” is now live on YouTube. There are several manufacturers offering automatic lubrication systems in the industry today, so when you’re sourcing a system, it’s important to make sure you’re comparing apples to apples. Make sure you ask the questions in this video.

 
 
 

FLO Components Wins Minister's Award for Apprenticeship Training
FLO Components Wins Minister’s Award for Apprenticeship Training

FLO is proud to announce that it has won the annual Minister’s Awards for Apprenticeship Training, as the top employer in the Central Region. This region contains over 50% of Ontario’s manufacturing, mining and heavy industrial (steel making) companies, plus 100% of the automotive manufacturing plants. The award was presented on June 15 at the Minister’s 2011 Apprenticeship Graduation ceremony in Mississauga, by Linda Jeffrey, M.P.P. for Brampton-Springdale and the Provincial Minister of Natural Resources.

Each year, Ontario honours exceptional employers for their commitment to apprenticeship training. In Late May, FLO made the short list of the top 16 employers in the province for the Award. This award celebrates employers that show leadership in training apprentices, supporting the apprenticeship training system, and who promote careers in skilled trades. Each June, four winners are selected from the nominees by a panel of apprenticeship experts from different sectors, including labour organizations, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and community colleges.

 
 
 

FLO Lube Tip - How to Fill a Lube Reservoir on an Automatic Greaser
FLO Lube Tip on youtube – How to Properly Fill a Lube Reservoir on Automatic Greasers

This month’s video tip, “How to Properly Fill a Lube Reservoir on Automatic Greasers” is now live on YouTube. The incorrect method of refilling the lube reservoir through the lid will result in contamination of the system and ultimately leads to system breakdowns and unnecessary repairs or replacement costs. This how-to video shows you some of the alternatives available for properly filling the reservoir and some pitfalls to watch out for.

 
 
 

Article: BENEFITS OF A LUBE AUDIT
BENEFITS OF A LUBE AUDIT

The unfortunate reality for most companies today is that the current in-plant lube program is not something that was proactively planned out and implemented. Instead, it was a piecemeal process, developed over many years over the life of the company through the addition of new equipment, processes and personnel. As a result, any number of problems can occur. All hope is not lost for the maintenance professional, however. A Lube Audit can help, whether it’s conducted for an entire plant, certain locations or processes within the plant or just on specific machines. View the lube audit benefits article published in the June 2011 issue of PEM Magazine.

To view this article on the PEM website click here.

 
 
 

Lincoln Industrial Corp. Distinguished Distributor Award 2010
FLO Components Receives “Distinguished Distributor Award” for 2010

FLO is pleased to announce it has received the Lincoln Industrial Corp. “Distinguished Distributor Award” for 2010. This award is presented annually for outstanding sales performance to one or two distributors in North America. This is FLO’s fifth time receiving this particular recognition, the previous years being 1999, 2002, 2005 and 2007.

 
 
 

FLO Lube Tip - How to use a pressure gauge on an automatic greasing system.
FLO Lube Tip on youtube – How to use a pressure gauge on an automatic greasing system

In the coming months, FLO will be producing and posting a series of “How-To” videos on YouTube. The first of these videos, “How to use a pressure gauge on an automatic greasing system” is now live. Does your Automatic Greasing system include a pressure gauge? A pressure gauge allows for visual monitoring of the system pressure during regular maintenance inspections. This video explains how it works.

 
 
 

Lincoln Industrial Corp. distributor award - Celebrating 100 Years
FLO Components Receives Distributor Award from Lincoln Industrial

FLO Components is proud to announce that it has received the Lincoln Industrial Corp. special “Celebrating 100 Years” distributor award. According to Mr. Len Shpeley, Lincoln’s Ontario District Sales Manager; “This award was developed to recognize a select few distributors who over the long term consistently supported Lincoln in growing not just sales and market share but also product and new market development. Over the last 35 years, FLO Components has and continues to set the standard for other Lincoln Systems Houses. We look forward to many more years of mutual success!”

FLO has been the leading distributor for Lincoln in Ontario since 1977. The Company received the “Distinguished Distributor Award” which is awarded annually for outstanding sales performance to one or two distributors in North America, in 1999, 2002, 2005 and 2007. Commenting on this most recent award, Mr. Chris Deckert, President of FLO Components said; “It was an honour to receive this award. Not many Companies can say that for over two generations we have been a key partner with a global leader. Our thanks go to everyone at FLO who focus at making us the best at responding quickly, at installing professionally and at providing quality customized lubrication solutions for all our customers – done right the first time. This award is an indication to us that, over the long term, we are getting it right.”

 
 
 

Link to FLO Components Facebook pageLink to FLO Components LinkedIn pageLink to FLO Components YouTube page
Follow flo components on facebook, LinkedIn AND YouTube

Stay on top of FLO news, announcements, job postings and events through Facebook and LinkedIn. Stay tuned to our You Tube channel over the coming months as we post helpful “how-to” videos related to lubrication and automatic greasing systems.

 
 
 

Lincoln 1385-H Rotary Drum Pump
Lincoln Offers New Rotary Drum Pumps

Lincoln has introduced three new Professional Rotary Drum Pumps for reliable, no-mess fluid transfer in automotive, agricultural and construction applications. Models 1385 and 1385-H move oils, diesel, kerosene, coolant, non-corrosive materials, petroleum-based fluids, hydraulic oils and ATF, while FM-approved Model 1387 safely moves gasoline as well. In addition to outstanding vacuum capability, each self-priming pump features a graphite three-vane design for smooth fluid flow and no-splash fills. The high-tolerance, micro-finished bores and vanes provide maximum pump life, and the internal check of each pump prevents drain back and ensures immediate restarting. Each pump has a seal-tight telescoping pick-up tube with strainer for 16- to 55-gallon drums with a 2-inch bung. Model 1385-H and Model 1387 include a heavy-duty 8-foot by ¾-inch anti-static hose with non-sparking aluminum nozzle. Model 1387 also features a flame arrestor and anti-siphoning vacuum break.

 
 
 

FLO Automatic Greasers on Etnyre Trailers
FLO Components Autogreasers Chosen for Glasvan Live Bottom Trailer Special

FLO Components is happy to announce that Glasvan Trailers Inc. has chosen to use FLO’s Automatic Lubrication Systems (ALS) as part of a limited-time special offer for new live bottom trailer purchases. Anyone who orders a new Etnyre Falcon Live Bottom 3, 4 or 5 axle trailer from Glasvan by December 15, 2010 will receive a FLO (Lincoln) ALS at half price. View the Press Release: FLO Components Autogreasers Chosen for Glasvan Live Bottom Trailer Special

The Falcon live bottom trailers are now in stock, so customers can visit a dealership to get a first-hand look at the new product line. Located in Mississauga, Glasvan is also the Ontario dealer for Great Dane, Landoll & Chaparral, plus Capacity Shunt Trucks. For more information on GLASVAN’s products, call 888-GLASVAN or visit their website at www.glasvangreatdane.com to see a video of the Etynre Falcon Live Bottom trailer lineup in action.

 
 

Lincoln High Volume PowerMaster Grease Pumps
Lincoln Offers High-Volume Grease Pumps

Lincoln has introduced its new High Volume PowerMaster Grease Pumps. Designed for the quick transfer of grease from drums and bulk containers, the 12:1 and 24:1 pumps are ideal for filling automatic lubrication system reservoirs, transferring grease to smaller containers and feeding measuring ejectors with restricted priming pressure. The pumps offer positive priming with a shovel-type foot valve and provide 60 percent more output/stroke than Lincoln’s previous highest volume PowerMaster. When pumping #2 grease with a 4.25-inch air motor at 70 degrees Fahrenheit at 100 psi, the 12:1 pump provides up to 8 gpm (60 lb.) free delivery and up to 6 gpm (45 lb.) through a 20-foot by 1-inch hose. The pumps are offered in 400-pound drum and stub length versions to fit a wide range of container sizes. An optional adapter is available which allows the pumps to be used with containers having 3-inch camlock outlets.

 
 
 

Article: The five most common lubrication mistakes
The five most common greasing mistakes

Improper lubrication accounts for 53% of all bearing failures, a major cause of equipment downtime and significant unnecessary maintenance costs. The majority of failures are caused by: contamination of bushings by dust, dirt and moisture; inadequate amounts of lubricant applied to bearings; or over-lubrication of key pivot points. This article outlines 5 common lubrication mistakes and how to avoid them. View the article: The five most common lubrication mistakes, published in the Aug/Sept 2010 issue of Heavy Equipment Guide Magazine.

 
 
 

Article: 8 Reasons for Using an Autogreaser
8 Reasons for Using an Autogreaser

An Automatic Lubrication System will not replace your regular equipment maintenance inspection. You still have to check for loose or damaged lines and make sure that everything is operating smoothly. So you might be asking yourself; “What’s the point of using an ALS?” Here are 8 reasons why you would use an Automatic Lubrication System. View the article: 8 Reasons for Using an Autogreaser published in the July 2010 issue of Ontario Trucking News.

 
 
 
 

Article: Lubrication Systems Keep Chains Up and Running
Automatic greasing systems Keep Chains Up and Running

There are several leading factors that contribute to accelerated chain wear, including incorrect chain selection and installation, inadequate chain tension, environmental exposure and, of course, improper lubrication. In fact, according to chain manufacturers, 70 percent of all failures are a direct result of some form of improper lubrication. Here are a few key factors to consider for the various types of lubrication methods. View the chain lubrication system article published in the June 2010 issue of PEM Magazine.

 
 
 

Article: London Machinery Concrete Mixers Go With FLO Automatic Greasing Systems
London Machinery Concrete Mixers Go With FLO Auto Greasers

Over the last 100 years, London Machinery of London, Ontario has not only provided concrete trucks that helped build Canada, they have become Canada’s leading brand of concrete mixer. Now part of Oshkosh Corporation, London Machinery integrates FLO Components’ Auto Lube System into their McNeilus Bridgemaster mixers. View the London Machinery Concrete Mixers Go With FLO Auto Greasing Systems article published in the May 2010 issue of Heavy Equipment Guide Magazine.

To visit the London Machinery website, click here.
 
 

AUTOGREASER System with wireless communication capability
auto lube systems With RemoteLinc Capability

FLO Components is now offering the new P203 RemoteLinc™ pump as part of its automatic lubrication systems for fleets using telematics (telecommunication technology). Auto lube systems (ALS) dispense small measured amounts of grease at frequent intervals while your equipment is operating, maintaining a consistent lubricant seal to prevent dirt and contaminants from migrating into bearings. Designed to communicate with wireless systems, the new P203 RemoteLinc™ unit combines the proven Quicklub® 203 pump with two independent outputs to link the ALS to telematics systems. The unit easily interfaces with OEM and aftermarket telematics systems. Fleet managers can now be remotely notified when the lubricant reservoir in their ALS is low so that they know when to dispatch a lube truck. The RemoteLinc P203 can also immediately alarm managers when the ALS is in fault and a service technician must be contacted. Users can then more effectively manage and reduce refill service visits (the lube truck visits only when the pump is low on grease) and reduce cost by receiving immediate, real-time alerts when lubricant is low or the system is in fault.
Download more information on auto lube systems with RemoteLinc.

 
 

Article: LUBRICATION SYSTEM EXTENDS COMPONENT LIFE AT GAZZOLA PAVING LTD.
AUTOMATIC GREASER EXTENDS COMPONENT LIFE AT GAZZOLA PAVING

Automatic greasing systems have been fitted to two of Gazzola Paving’s wheel loaders, Caterpillar 950 and 966 units, as well as a Roadtec SB2500 Shuttle Buggy material transfer vehicle. On both wheel loaders, the lubrication system greases joints on the bucket arms, bucket pins, steering linkages and centre pin of the body articulating joint. The Shuttle Buggy’s system focuses on the unit’s conveyor system and lubricates bearings on the head and tail shaft pulleys of conveyors two and three, conveyor idler bearings, the conveyor three pivot and the conveyor one dump and hopper bin auger bearing. View the Gazzola Paving auto lube system article published in the Nov-Dec 2009 issue of Aggregates & Roadbuilding Magazine.

 
 
 

Article: Automatic Lubrication Systems for Hydraulic Hammers
Auto Lube System for Hydraulic HammerS

FLO Components is now offering the new HTL429 Lubricator Pump for hydraulic tools. Designed to deliver precise lubrication each time a hammer or other hydraulically driven tool cycles, the pump is ideal for construction OEMs, hydraulic hammer retrofits, demolition attachments and medium to large breakers/hammers. View the hammer lube system article published in the September 2009 issue of Supply Post Newspaper.

 
 

Lincoln PowerLuber 18V and 120V Grease Guns
LINCOLN 18-VDC AND 120-VAC POWERLUBERS

The new 120-volt and 18-volt PowerLubers each offer power, durability and convenience. The first of its kind in the industry, the 120-volt corded PowerLuber’s motor provides the highest torque values in its class. Its variable-speed trigger combines with a two-speed transmission for precise flow control. Ideal for filling grease reservoirs, the 120-volt grease gun is an excellent alternative to pneumatic lube tools. This corded grease gun eliminates the need for carrying around extra batteries or for compressed air supply.

Developed for heavy-duty applications, the 18-volt PowerLuber features a high-output motor and battery technologies that unite to provide outstanding run time. The grease gun delivers exceptional performance in high-pressure applications, and its two-speed transmission provides a high-volume grease flow option. Each model features a high-strength composite body and metal gear and pump housing for longevity. In addition, each tool has a balanced, ergonomic design to reduce operator fatigue and increase productivity.
 
 

Article: FLO COMPONENTS AUTOGREASER SYSTEMS AT FERGUS TRUCK SHOW 2009
FLO COMPONENTS AUTOGREASER SYSTEMS AT FERGUS TRUCK SHOW 2009

FLO Components will be exhibiting its Automatic Lubrication Systems at the 2009 Fergus Truck Show. “We will be showcasing one of our client’s trucks in our booth, so people will get to see an actual installed system in addition to several different working demos. We will also be featuring one of our industry exclusive, fully equipped Mobile Workshops.” View the autogreaser systems at Fergus Truck Show article published in the June 2009 issue of Ontario Trucking News Magazine.

 
 
 

FLO Components Article: THE BIGGEST LUBE PROBLEMS
THE BIGGEST LUBE PROBLEMS

Lack of knowledge about lubrication, lack of knowledge about lubricants, and a lack of concern among companies about the importance of lubrication issues are the top three problems with industrial lubrication today. Automatic systems can solve many of the issues related to manual lubrication methods. View the biggest lube problems article published in the June 2009 issue of MRO Magazine.

 
 
 

 

Impact Fitting Cleaner Kit
IMPACT FITTING CLEANER

The new Lincoln Model 5805 Impact Fitting Cleaner as a time-saving alternative to fitting replacement and joint disassembly. Designed to eliminate downtime caused by dried blockages, the Impact Fitting Cleaner clears obstructions by allowing lightweight oil or solvents to enter the clog with a quick burst of pressure. The Model 5805 also cleans bearing and joint surfaces of hardened grease so that fresh grease can be applied. The Impact Fitting Cleaner includes a steel drive cylinder, hardened piston and safety shield. In addition the Model 5805 comes with a high-pressure hose for hard-to-access fittings, spare drive seals and Lincoln’s Model 5852 Coupler.

 
 
 

Automatic Pneumatic Grease Gun
LINCOLN 1162 AIR-POWERED GREASE GUN

Lincoln has introduced its new Model 1162 Automatic Pneumatic Grease Gun to simplify the task of lubrication. Designed with a variable speed trigger, the gun provides superior flow control with the convenience of fully automatic operation. The Model 1162 features a patented pump design that ensures uninterrupted grease flow, and its ergonomic styling provides comfort and balance.

 
 
 

HYDRAULIC OPERATED GREASE PUMPS
HYDRAULIC OPERATED PUMPS FOR APPLICATIONS WHERE AIR IS NOT AVAILABLE

Our FlowMaster®, pumps perform well in hot and cold conditions while their compact size allows easy installation in small spaces. FlowMaster®, pumps perform well in cold or hot weather conditions while pumping high viscosity grease. The wear-compensating motor serves as a reliable, long-lasting power source. The positive displacement pump features a unique stationary plunger and reciprocating cylinder design to ensure positive priming. FlowMaster®’s compact size allows for easy installation in small spaces. The integrated control manifold allows for pressure and lubricant adjustment. Designed for heavy industry, mining and construction applications, FLO offers a wide variety of hydraulic operated pumps for an extensive range of applications.

 
 
 

PUMP & HOSE REEL KIT FOR EFFECTIVE MANUAL LUBRICATION IN MOBILE APPLICATIONS
PUMP & HOSE REEL KIT FOR EFFECTIVE MANUAL LUBRICATION IN MOBILE APPLICATIONS

The Reel-N-Pump Solution reduces daily manual lubrication time by half, empties the grease bucket completely and delivers grease in extreme temperatures. FLO’s new Reel-N-Flow Pump and Reel Kit meets the demands of off-road equipment. Designed to provide quick, efficient machine lubrication, this kit significantly improves on-site manual lubrication efficiency. Besides making the operators job easier, this system can also be used as a “lube truck” for other equipment on the job site. Result – reduce daily manual lubrication time by half, thereby increasing productivity and profitability.

Its 24-volt DC electric operation makes installation simple. The pump on demand will provide high-pressure of up to 6,000 PSI to overcome tight pins/bushings, blocked lube points and deliver grease in extreme temperatures. The Reel-N-Flow’s custom pump and follower design empties the grease bucket completely with no waste. Its built-in pressure switch extends service life by allowing the pump to operate only when needed. The complete package includes our proven electric FlowMaster® pump, heavy-duty hose reel, control valve and swivel.

 


Contact us now to find out more about these and other automatic lubrication products and services.