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FLO Lube Tip – How to Use a Pressure Gauge on an Automatic Greasing System
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 how-to video explains how it works.

FLO Lube Tip – How to Properly Fill a Grease Reservoir on an Automatic Greasing System
DON’T CONTAMINATE YOUR LUBE RESERVOIR! An Automatic Lubrication System will increase the life of your equipment by dispensing small measured amounts of grease at frequent intervals while your equipment is operating. However, 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.

FLO Lube Tip – Questions to Ask When Sourcing an Automatic Greasing System.
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 Lube Tip – How to Fill a Grease Gun from Bulk Containers.
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 Lube Tip – Spare Parts Kit for Auto Lube Systems.
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.

FLO Lube Tip – Progressive vs. Parallel Automatic Lubrication Systems.
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.

FLO Lube Tip – Winter-Prepping Your Automatic Greasing System.
This video lists things you should do before winter to make sure your automatic lubrication system operates properly throughout the cold winter months.

FLO Lube Tip – 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.

FLO Lube Tip – How a Single-Block Progressive Metering Valve Operates.
This video features the internal mechanics of a progressive type grease metering valve in an automatic lubrication system and some important aspects to note when designing or modifying a system.

FLO Lube Tip – The 5 Main Components of an Automatic Lubrication System.
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 Lube Tip – Single Point Automatic Lubricators: Part 1.
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 – Single Point Automatic Lubricators: Part 2.
This video is Part 2 of an introduction to single point automatics – how they operate and their set-up.

FLO Lube Tip – Things To Know About Grease Fittings.
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 – Air-Operated Lube Pump Ratios.
This video looks at pump ratios on air-operated lube pumps – what they stand for and why it’s important.

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

Lincoln Industrial how to video: PowerMaster® pump tube identification guide.
This video covers the identification procedure for Lincoln PowerMaster® pump tube assemblies when the label is damaged or missing.

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

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

Alemite Lubrication how to video: Alemite RAM Oil & Grease Pump Airmotor Repair.
This short video explains the repair and replacement procedure for the Alemite pump assemblies using the RAM airmotor.

Helpful documents on Auto Lube Systems and greasing equipment

Helpful Documents On Auto Lube Systems & Greasing Equipment

Questions to Ask When Buying an Auto Lube System
Whether you know it as an automatic lubrication system (ALS), an autogreaser or a centralized grease lubrication system, an ALS automatically lubricates multiple points on a machine from a centralized pump/control unit which is mounted in an easily accessible location. However, 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 Newsletter.
For a more detailed analysis, visit our page: Questions_To_Ask_For_Auto_Lube_System.

OOHSA ACT SEC Z432-04 Safeguarding Machinery, Item 14 Dealing with Maintenance & Lubrication
Hard-to-reach lubrication fittings present a major maintenance problem for the proper care of all types of machinery. Hidden or guarded lubrication fittings can lead to production downtime, higher operating and maintenance costs and the risk of personal injury to operators and employees. The Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and Canadian Standards Association section Z432-04 Safeguarding of Machinery, item 14 dealing with “Maintenance” states: “Machinery shall be designed to enable all routine adjustments, lubrication and maintenance to be carried out without removing the guard or disabling a safety device, and without extensive dismantling of machinery components.” Here are some suggestions on how to deal with these issues.

Handling & Storing Grease
A few helpful hints about how to properly store and handle grease.

The 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. A Lube Audit can help. Here are the basic steps to a Lube Audit and the results you can expect.

3 Ways To Fill a Grease Reservoir on an Autogreaser
Refilling the lube reservoir through the lid will result in possible contamination of the system and ultimately lead to system breakdowns and unnecessary repairs or replacement costs. Here are 3 ways to properly refill the reservoir, while maintaining system integrity.

5 Common Lubrication Mistakes
In a study conducted by a major component manufacturer, improper lubrication accounts for 53% of all bearing failures. Bearing failures are 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. 30 years of lubrication experience at FLO Components has shown us that there are 5 common lubrication mistakes.

Proper Steps for Filling a Lever Gun from Bulk Containers or Filler Pumps

For most companies, there comes a time when it becomes more economical to buy grease in bulk instead of cartridges. When you reach that point, these are the steps you’ll need to know 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.

Proper Steps/Procedure for a daily “Walk-around Inspection” on Auto Lube Systems
An Automatic Lubrication System will not replace your regular machine maintenance inspection. You still have to check for loose or damaged lines and make sure that everything is operating smoothly. Here we outline the proper steps or procedure you should follow for a daily “walk-around inspection” on any auto greaser, regardless of brand.

Spring Prepping your Auto Lube System
Spring is here, and as we gear up for the upcoming production season, let us not forget that our mobile equipment also needs some extra TLC to prepare for the long summer months. Here is a brief checklist of things you should do now to make sure your automatic lubrication system (ALS) operates properly throughout the summer.

Reasons for Using an Auto Lube System
What’s the point of using an ALS? Here are 8 Reasons why you would use an Automatic Lubrication System.

Winter prepping your Auto Lube System
Whether or not you conduct regular maintenance inspections or “walk arounds”, here is a brief checklist of things you should do now to make sure your automatic lubrication systems operate properly throughout the winter.

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.

Helpful documents on Auto Lube Systems and greasing equipment

Case Studies On Automatic Lubrication Systems, Bulk Fluid Handling Equipment & Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems

FLO has been designing, assembling and installing high-quality auto lube systems and providing Solutions for all types of manual greasing, automatic lubrication and bulk fluid handling applications since 1977. Click on the case studies below to download examples of some of our typical Solutions.

Automatic Greasing Systems for Mobile Equipment in Mining, Construction, Road Building, Forestry, Farming, Shipping, Waste, Municipal, Winter Maintenance and Emergency Response Industries:

Click to Download PDF	Industry & Equipment	Customer Requirements	FLO Solution	Results
	-Golf Course Construction -Mini-excavator and Skid Steer	Short, high-paced, seasonal nature of the business, resulted in greasing of the equipment often being neglected. Regular, reliable greasing required to ensure key equipment stays up and running.	-Autogreaser for Compact Equipment. -Includes Graco G-Mini® 12 VDC pump with 1L grease reservoir, Lincoln SSV grease metering valves, and fittings, tubing and hose with standard re-usable hydraulic hose ends and adapters. -Mounting brackets for pump custom fabricated onsite to mount in location where it wouldn’t obstruct equipment operation.	-FLO’s Lube Systems grease the equipment as it operates, ensuring it stays up and running, and eliminating the downtime normally required by manual greasing.
	-Road Building -Cold Milling Machine	Road mills are intended to work non-stop prepping surfaces for paving, usually on projects with strict deadlines. Unscheduled breakdowns are costly in terms of performance penalties and costs of last minute repairs and must be avoided.	-Automatic Lubrication System. -Includes Lincoln Quicklub® 24 VDC Series 203 pump with 8L grease reservoir, Lincoln UV grease metering valves, and fittings, tubing and hose with standard re-usable hydraulic hose ends and adapters.	-FLO’s autogreasing system dispenses small measured amounts of grease, frequently while the road mill operates, ensures consistent and safe lubrication of critical pins and bushings, avoiding breakdowns and keeping the machine out on the job meeting deadlines.
	-Road Building -Remixing Transfer Vehicle	Remixing transfer vehicles work on road paving projects with strict deadlines. Unscheduled breakdowns are costly in terms of performance penalties and costs of last minute repairs and must be avoided.	-Automatic Lubrication System. -Includes Lincoln Quicklub® 24 VDC Series 203 pump with 8L grease reservoir, Lincoln UV grease metering valves, and fittings, tubing and hose with standard re-usable hydraulic hose ends and adapters.	-FLO’s autogreasing system dispenses small measured amounts of grease, frequently while the remixing transfer vehicle operates, avoiding breakdowns and keeping the machine out on the job meeting deadlines.
	-Forestry, Logging & Land Clearing -Horizontal Grinder	FLO was approached by an equipment dealer that wanted a single supplier to install both an Automatic Lubrication System and a Fire Suppression System.	-Automatic Lubrication System. -Dual Dry and Liquid Agent Vehicle Fire Suppression System. -FLO has been a leading Lincoln/SKF Systems House for ALS since 1977. In 2023, FLO became a Systems House for AFEX Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems.	-The customer likes the convenience of one phone number. If they need one system or the other, or if they have an issue with one system or the other, they don’t have to worry about “who do I have to call to get this fixed”. They just call FLO.
	-Remanufacturing and Industrial Aftermarket Services -Underground Mining Equipment	Customer remanufactures previously owned underground mining equipment, including scooptrams, haul trucks, utility vehicles and drills. Machines upgraded to “like new” condition following ISO 9002 standards and C.W.B. certification, and come with new machine warranties. FLO Components’ Autogreasers are an integral part of their re-manufactured equipment.	-Automatic Lubrication System. -Typically consist of a 24 VDC Series 203 pump with a 2L grease reservoir and UV positive displacement grease metering valves.	-Quote from Customer: “Our customers’ main reason for wanting the FLO system, I would say is the reliability that they get – very few call backs. FLO’s Systems are making our clients money by keeping their equipment in the field. We’re very pleased with the performance of the greasing systems that we get from FLO”.
	-Machinery Manufacturing -Purpose Built Mining Utility Vehicles	Company specializes in manufacturing, sales, service and rental of purpose built utility vehicles for underground mining. Mines recognized that workers would hop on the machine and drive away without greasing it every day. They asked this manufacturer to incorporate an automatic greasing system to protect the vehicle.	-FLO Automatic Lubrication System integrated into the utility vehicle design. -Includes 12 VDC Series 203 Lincoln pump with 2L grease reservoir, SSV grease metering valves, fittings, and hose precut to length.	-FLO Components’ Automatic Greasing System has been an integral part of their vehicles since 1995.
	-Municipality -Compact Wheel Loader	Automatic Lube solution to ensure new John Deere loader, the workhorse of the operation, stayed up and running. Wanted system that is easy to service and doesn’t require special grease.	-Autogreaser for Compact Equipment. -Included Graco G3® 24 VDC pump with 2L reservoir, Graco MSP grease metering valves, in-cab monitoring with audible alarm, and fittings, tubing and hose with standard re-usable hydraulic hose ends & adapters. -Mounting brackets for pump custom fabricated onsite to mount in location where it wouldn’t obstruct equipment operation.	-FLO’s Lube System greases the loader as it operates, ensuring it stays up and running and eliminating the downtime normally required by manual greasing. -FLO system is suitable for most off-the-shelf North American greases and will handle lubricants up to an NLGI #2 rating, eliminating the requirement for any “specialized” grease.
	-Construction & Demolition -Hydraulic Hammer	Frequent lubrication of a hydraulic hammer reduces wear and acts as a means to purge the pins and bushings of contamination. OEMs recommend bearing lubrication of the hammer every 2 hours to achieve optimal performance and to hold down maintenance and repair costs. However, deadline-driven operators rarely halt work to grease the hammer, which leads to breakdowns that reduce productivity and inflate repair costs.	-SKF HTL 201 Hydraulic Tool Lubricator – delivers a precise shot of grease each time the hammer is activated. -Pump attaches directly to the hammer and is connected to the hydraulic power supply of the carrier. -When operator pushes the pedal to activate hammer, grease pump is activated, automatically sending a single shot of grease to lubricate the bearing points.	-Designed to fit in tight spaces, the HTL 201 is an ideal automatic lubrication solution for small and midsize hydraulic hammers, breakers, grippers and crushers. Less manual greasing. Less wear. Less downtime. More productivity.
	-Emergency Response -Fire Truck	Fire trucks work in harsh conditions, often covered in water, and require frequent wash-downs, all of which causes the grease in the bearings to get washed away. They have to be ready to go at a moment’s notice and can’t be taken out of operation for maintenance.	-Automatic Lubrication System. -Includes SKF MonoFlex Automatic Greaser – a single-line system, consisting of a gear pump with 2.7L reservoir, external control unit and parallel type piston distributors.	-FLO’s system dispenses small measured amounts of grease, frequently while fire truck operates, maintaining consistent grease seal on bearings against water, salt and other contaminants. -Constant flow of lubricant from inside bearings purges contaminants and ensures they stay lubricated even after wash downs. -Truck does not have to be taken out of operation to be greased.
	-Winter Maintenance -Snow Plow Truck with Spreader	Management knew sand, salt and water would combine to create a very corrosive environment for their trucks. Unpredictable winter weather, long hours and parking trucks at “ice camps”, meant greasing wasn’t getting done as well or as often as they would like. They already owned pavers and other equipment with Autogreasers installed and wanted same level of protection for their plows.	-Automatic Lubrication System. -Includes SKF MonoFlex Automatic Greasers – a single-line system, consisting of a gear pump with 2.7L reservoir, external control unit and parallel type piston distributors.	-FLO’s system dispenses small measured amounts of grease, frequently while plows operate, maintaining consistent grease seal to prevent water, salt and other contaminants from migrating into bearings. -Constant flow of lubricant from inside bearings purges contaminants from bearings. -FLO’s system helps keep trucks out on the job and making money.
	-Farm Equipment Dealer -Farm Combine	Farm equipment dealer looking for an Automatic Lubrication System and local installation for a new Gleaner S96 Combine. Their customer had an existing Massey Ferguson machine with a factory supplied Lincoln ALS installed and saw the benefits of automatic lubrication to their operation. They wanted an identical aftermarket Lincoln System installed on new combine.	-Automatic Lubrication System. -Included a Lincoln Quicklub® 24 VDC Series 203 pump with 2L grease reservoir, SSV grease metering valves, and fittings, tubing and hose with standard re-usable hydraulic hose ends and adapters.	-Agricultural equipment operates non-stop during tight seasonal windows constrained by shifting weather and schedules. Greasing on the move saves roughly 30 minutes of downtime per 8-hour shift, providing vital flexibility when every minute counts.
	-Agricultural Machinery Manufacturing -Disc Seed Drill	Bearing failures and downtime stem mainly from lubricant issues: dirt or moisture contamination, under-lubrication, and over-lubrication. This farm machinery manufacturer wanted a standard 86-point autogreasing system they could easily install on a 40’ disc drill seeder.	-Automatic Lubrication System. -Included an SKF MonoFlex Autogreaser – single-line system, with a gear pump, 2.7 L reservoir, external control unit and parallel type piston injectors.	-FLO’s system automatically dispenses precise amounts of grease while equipment operates, purging contaminants and maintaining a protective seal. Continuous lubrication boosts productivity, machine availability, and resale value while reducing operating costs.
	-Commercial Groundskeeping -Rotary Mower	FLO was approached for an Autolube Solution for a heavy-duty, commercial-grade 16′ (4.88 m) wide-area rotary mower. The mower’s compact design, multiple, critical hard-to reach lubrication points and limited installation space posed a challenge.	-Autolube System for Compact Equipment. -Included a Graco Grease Jockey Automatic Greaser – a single-line system, with 12 VDC pump, 2L reservoir, integrated control unit and parallel type piston injectors. -Mounting brackets for pump custom fabricated onsite to mount in location where it wouldn’t obstruct equipment operation.	-A compact single-line autolube system with simple supply line hose routing offered the ideal space-saving solution, greasing the mower as it operates, ensuring it stays up and running and eliminating downtime normally required by manual greasing.
	-Industrial Minerals, Mining -Top Hammer Drill Rig	After years of supplying Lincoln/SKF automatic lubrication systems, FLO expanded in 2023 to offer AFEX fire suppression systems. The customer then selected FLO as its single-source provider for both solutions.	-Automatic Lubrication System. -Dual Dry and Liquid Agent Vehicle Fire Suppression System.	-The customer likes the convenience of one phone number. If they need one system or the other, or if they have an issue with one system or the other, they don’t have to worry about “who do I have to call to get this fixed”. They just call FLO.
	-Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing -Rental Fleet	This equipment rental company was finding telematics reports were becoming onorous, with too many pages and specific valuable data about the autolube system was getting buried.	-FLOlink Remote Monitoring Telematics Program Specifically for Autogreasers. -Remote, real-time, up-to-the-minute status monitoring of any number of systems. -Monitors reservoir for low level as well as complete system failure. -Sends email alerts to any number of users. -Provides instant access to alert notification history for any number of systems. -Alert history reports can be generated and exported instantly.	-FLOlink provides a quick and easy way to monitor the ALS status, location and running hours of the monitored rental units. -The customer asked FLO to modify FLOlink so it can now also be retrofitted to existing machines with other manufacturers’ brands of ALS.

Automatic Lubrication Systems for Stationary Equipment in Mining, Industrial Manufacturing, Automotive, Machinery Manufacturing, Food & Beverage and Metal Manufacturing Industries:

Click to Download PDF	Industry & Equipment	Customer Requirements	FLO Solution	Results
	-Ready-mix Concrete Manufacturing -Ready Mix Concrete Plant	Manual greasing posed severe safety risks, requiring operators to climb over belts and scale hundreds of feet. During 12–16 hour operating shifts, greasing was impossible, leading to neglected bearings. FLO was brought in to automate 30 lubrication points across the plant.	-Automatic Lubrication System. -Lincoln Centro-Matic® single-line lube system, consisting of gear pump with 8L grease reservoir and follower plate, and parallel type injectors. -120-volt AC pump package with integral timer provided complete stand-alone system controlled by cement plant start-up switch.	-FLO’s automatic lubrication system greases the plant bearings as the plant operates, reducing maintenance costs and significantly reducing safety issues associated with manual lubrication.
	-Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Food & Beverage Technology -Food Filling Machine	A custom rigid plastics packaging machine manufacturer needed a better manual greasing method for its high-speed food processing machines. Instead of typical multi-fitting manifolds, they wanted a single grease fitting to deliver precise lubricant to 14 bearings while running, saving maintenance time and preventing messy over-greasing.	-FLO designed and installed progressive-type, single point luberication system, to deliver precise amounts of lube to bearings via Lincoln UV metering valves, custom-sized for each application point. -Lube pumped into grease fitting is measured and redirected by UV valves, through feed lines to ultimate application points.	-FLO supplied an easy-to-use, single-point manual lubrication system that helps end-users lower costs, reduce downtime, and boost productivity – enhancing the machine builder’s reputation for reliability.
	-Metal Manufacturing, Steel Mill -Crane Trolley	Overhead crane trolley hoist bearings turn constantly under heavy loads, making proper lubrication critical. To prevent costly downtime from seized bearings and eliminate high-altitude greasing risks for workers, the mill hired FLO to install an automatic lubrication system.	-Lincoln Centro-Matic® single-line lube system, consisting of gear pump package with 8L grease reservoir and follower plate, and parallel type injectors. -To protect against constant heat, steam and dust, pump package and injectors were assembled and mounted in SS cabinets with system operational lights on cabinet doors.	-FLO’s automatic lubrication system keeps hoist well lubricated and in service. -By extending service interval of components of crane, they were also able to reduce downtime and maintenance costs and significantly reduce safety issues associated with manual lube.
	-Custom Industrial Automation and Engineering Services -Custom Manufacturing Solutions and Turnkey Equipment	-Replace manual, messy application methods (gloves, Q-tips, brushes) with an automated process that delivers precise, uniform grease amounts to assembled components every time. -Prevent dirt/foreign matter from entering assemblies and eliminate variability between operators and shifts. -Handle a wide range of dispensing demands, from high-precision fine metering to multi-point simultaneous greasing across small work cells and large multi-station production lines.	-Provided tailored grease and oil dispensing solutions using Lincoln valves, injectors, and ejectors suited for everything from single small work cells to central pumping stations feeding multiple locations. -Integrated trigger-based greasing into assembly fixtures, enabling quick, clean application and simultaneous greasing at up to 5 or 6 locations at once.	-Significantly reduced production cycle times while improving product reliability and reducing customer returns. -Zero component failures or returns, ensuring dependable long-term operation. -Fast on-site rep support and versatile problem-solving provided economical, tailored solutions that built a strong, ongoing partnership.
	-Automotive Assembly Plant -Stamping Machine	This plant’s stamping machine used a press with 4 cylinder shafts lubricated manually via a central manifold outside the machine cell. Inconsistent scheduling frequently led to missed lubrication. With operations expanding from an 8-hour shift to 24 hours, the customer needed to prevent machine failure by installing an automated lube system that operated during press run-time and integrated with the PLC to monitor low-level and lube-failure alarms.	-Automatic Lube System to feed grease directly to the existing grease manifold. -Included a Lincoln QLS® 24 VDC Series pump package with 1L grease reservoir, SSV grease metering valve, hydraulic hose and all the fittings, hose couplings and ferrules required to connect to the manifold. -FLO removed the existing grease fittings on the manifold, put in adapters and connected supply lines directly from the SSV valve.	-FLO automatic lubrication system keeps the stamping machine operating, with reduced downtime, reduced maintenance time, better housekeeping and increased machine reliability.
	-Industrial Manufacturing -Plummer Block Bearings on Manufacturing Machine	An industrial manufacturing company needed an automated greasing system for plummer block bearings across three machine zones. Because safety doors shut down production when opened, and the machine was enclosed in a high-heat plexiglass area, manual servicing was difficult and required costly shutdowns. The customer wanted a safer, easier way to grease the bearings while the machine was running.	-Centralized Automatic Lubrication System controlled by machine start switch and capable of handling special high-heat NLGI #2 grease already being used by customer. -Includes Lincoln 120-volt AC pump with integrated timer, 8L grease reservoir and 3 pumping elements on pump, each suppling a 6-point SSV distribution valve, servicing total of 18 points in 3 zones. -Each valve has a back-up remote manual lubrication fitting – in the unlikely event of system shut-down due to blocked line, remaining SSV valves can still be greased through back-up grease fittings.	-The FLO system is centrally located and easy to access. -Ensures hard-to reach lube points receive consistent, measured amounts of lubricant at frequent intervals, all while the machine is operating.
	-Metal Manufacturing, Steel Mill -Baghouse Fan	A baghouse is an industrial air pollution control device that filters dust and particulates from air before release, relying on large vent fans to draw air through the system. To protect the fan bearings on a new ladle metallurgy furnace baghouse, a steel producer turned to FLO for an Oil Recirculating System.	-SKF Oil Recirculating System with dual pumps, a duplex filter, a heat exchanger, and onboard controls in a SS enclosure. -The system continuously delivers oil to lubricate and cool bearings. -Feed rates controlled visually or electronically. -Once it’s passed through bearings, oil containing particles, air and water is fed back through a return line into oil reservoir where it is reconditioned and reused.	-The CircOil system provided numerous benefits, including: increased machine reliability and reduced downtime; reduced oil purchasing, handling and disposal costs; energy and oil savings; increased efficiency; decreased risk of damaging lubrication points; improved environmental safety; better oil conditioning and extended bearing life.

Bulk Fluid Handling Solutions for Equipment Service in Mining, Construction, Waste, Automotive Repair & Maintenance, Transportation and Shipping Industries:

Click to Download PDF	Industry & Equipment	Customer Requirements	FLO Solution	Results
	-Utilities Sector -Bulk Fluid-handling System for Mechanics’ Garage	A construction company building a mechanics’ garage for a public utility needed a complete fluid-handling system – including grease drum dispensing, bulk storage and tracking for 3 lube oils, and waste oil collection – but lacked system design experience. Serving as a single-source partner, FLO worked with the customer to design and implement the solution.	-Garage Fluid Dispensing & Disposal System featuring components from Lincoln, Alemite and Graco: · Grease Handling Package: 50:1 air-operated pump with follower plate and pump lift, making drum changes safer, easier and cleaner. · Bulk Lube Oil Storage Package: Includes wall-mounted 6:1 air-operated pumps, connected to vacuum-monitored, double-walled steel tanks with level indicators. · Hose Reel Station: I-beam-mounted reels with 50′ hoses (3 for lube with electronic metered valves, 1 high-pressure for grease). · Waste Oil Transfer System: Connects to mobile drain carts via wall-mounted 1:1 double-diaphragm pump and a vacuum-monitored waste tank with automated overfill shut-off.	-FLO optimized the shop layout by replacing the customer’s planned two sets of hose reels with a single, strategically placed set that reaches all work areas. -This tailored solution lowered equipment costs while enabling bulk lubricant savings, better shop housekeeping, and precise fluid tracking.
	-Mining -Grease Cabinet in a Surface Mine Shop	To replace an unsafe, top-heavy mobile grease cabinet in a surface mine shop, a mechanical supply company turned to FLO to design a stable, safe grease station that could be easily relocated by forklift.	-Heavy-duty, Forklift-skid-mounted Single Drum Grease Station incorporating equipment from Lincoln, Alemite and other manufacturers: · High-Capacity Dispensing: 40:1 ratio grease pump with controls, plus a 50′ high-pressure hose reel and swivels. · Pneumatic Hoist & Follower Plate: Pneumatic elevator and clamping ring for quick, safe drum changeouts without manual lifting. · Built-In Safety & Loading Features: Floor rollers and drum guides for easy loading, backed by safety bars to lock the drum and secure the hoist during air loss.	-FLO worked closely with the customer to modify and customize the features of the grease starion to provide maximum value, safety and ease of operation over the long term.
	-Heavy Equipment Distributor -Service Truck Transportable Lube Skid	A customer needed a portable lube skid with fluid dispensing, waste oil evacuation, and usage tracking to service equipment across multiple service trucks. Having previously worked with FLO on shop metering and automatic greasing systems, they turned to FLO to custom-build the mobile solution.	-Custom Forklift-skid-mounted Lube Skid incorporating equipment from Lincoln, Alemite and other manufacturers: · Bulk Oil System: Four double-walled, vacuum-monitored tanks with level indicators and 3:1 air-operated pumps. · Dispensing & Metering: Four 30′ lube hose reels paired with electronic LCD metered control valves. · Waste Oil Evacuation: Vacuum-monitored waste tank with a 50′ hose reel, diverter valve, and automatic overfill shut-off/safety lockouts.	-The lube skid primarily stays on one main service truck, but can be moved to a different truck with a crane or forklift. -Connecting a single compressed air line to the main shut-off valve makes the entire lube skid fully functional.
	-Educational Services -College Mechanical Shop Portable Lube Skid	While conventional mechanic shops rely on costly, wall-mounted pumps and ceiling fluid lines, smaller or leased facilities often need flexible, non-permanent alternatives. FLO’s portable lube skid offers a self-contained, plug-and-play solution that requires only a single air line connection – eliminating the need for fixed infrastructure. Facing potential relocation, a local college mechanical program turned to FLO for this mobile system to avoid investing in permanent shop piping.	-Mobile, Caster- and Forklift-mounted Lube Skid incorporating equipment from Lincoln, Alemite and other manufacturers: · 3 New Fluid Packages: 300L double-walled tanks for engine, hydraulic, and transmission fluids, complete with 3:1 pumps, 50′ hose reels, and LCD metered valves. · Reversible Waste Oil System: 250L vacuum-monitored tank with a 50′ reel, double-diaphragm pump, overfill shut-off, and a diverter valve to switch between evacuating machines and discharging to bulk storage. · Grease System: 50:1 pump for 120 lb drums with follower plate, tie-downs, and a 50′ hose reel. -Enables student technicians to perform a complete service on a machine.	-FLO’s Portable Lube Skid offered the perfect solution: · Low upfront cost · Quick setup · Simple relocation when the time comes
	-Metal Manufacturing, Steel Mill -Portable Lube Building	To eliminate technician travel time to a distant indoor lube room without sacrificing limited plant space, a steel mill tasked FLO with designing a complete, fully equipped lube room built inside an outdoor shipping container.	-Turn-key, Outdoor Containerized Lube Building, featuring spill containment floors, explosion-proof electrical fittings, and key equipment stations: · Grease Handling Station: Features an air-operated pump for 120 lb kegs with a 50′ high-pressure hose reel. · Bulk Lube Stations (Coolant, Transmission & Engine Oil): Three double-walled, vacuum-monitored tanks with level indicators, air-operated pumps, and 50′ hose reels. · External Fill Gear Oil System: Double-walled tank with an external fill port for direct delivery truck connections, plus supply lines routed straight into the plant facilities.	-Installation was simple, requiring only shipping the container and connecting lube lines and utilities. -This solution boosted plant efficiency without taking up floor space, while giving the mill the flexibility to easily relocate the self-contained building anytime in the future.
	-Mining -Containerized Lube Room	FLO was asked to design a complete self-contained and fully monitored lube room inside shipping containers that could be situated outside the building.	-FLO designed a Containerized Lube Room and Remote Fill Station System incorporating: · Containerized Infrastructure: A 40′ high-cube main container with six 1,600L holding tanks, containment floors, and roll-up doors for gravity-fed replenishment from IBC containers. · Automated Level & Spill Monitoring: An automated Autofill system with solenoid alarms, paired with a Graco® Fluid Defender® system that provides audible/visual alarms and automatic shut-offs to prevent waste tank overfilling. · Shop & Remote Fill Hose Stations: Heavy-duty XDX hose reel stations in both the shop (75′ hoses) and a 10′ Remote Fill container (30′ hoses) designed for quick lube truck refills. · Graco® Pulse® Pro Management System: Wireless fluid tracking featuring NFC dispense meters, ultrasonic tank monitors, automated pump air shut-off controllers, and real-time inventory reporting software.	-The customer added a fully equipped lube room without sacrificing valuable space inside the facility, freeing up more room for equipment and other duties. -Having a complete portable lube building also gives them the option to easily relocate it to a different location on the premises if they are reorganizing the facilities in the future or even to a separate location if required.
	-Commercial Vehicle and Specialty Equipment Manufacturing -Lube Truck	A truck body builder constructing a lube truck partnered with FLO to handle the bulk fluid handling system, having previously experienced issues with pump integration. The builder prepared the truck structure, tanks, and electrical wiring, while FLO was brought in to design and supply the full fluid pumping, dispensing, and connection layout based on the pre-installed tank locations and access door specs.	-Comprehensive Lube Truck Fluid Handling Package: · Six New-Fluid Stations: 5:1 air-operated pumps with 50′ heavy-duty reels, electronic LCD metered valves, vacuum-monitored tank level indicators, and external fill ports with “Full” indicators. · Reversible Waste Oil System: Air-operated double-diaphragm pump with a 50′ reel, quick-disconnect fittings, overfill shut-off, and a diverter valve to switch between evacuating equipment and discharging to external tanks. · Grease Station: 50:1 air pump for 120 lb drums with follower plate, tie-downs, and a 50′ high-pressure reel. · Turnkey Installation: Custom frame mounting, complete lube line routing, system flushing, priming, and full commissioning.	-Having FLO supply a complete fluid handling solution for the lube truck allowed the truck body builder to focus on what they do best – building truck bodies – and FLO to focus on one of the things we do best – being a one-stop shop for bulk fluid handling solutions.
	-Mining -Generator Sets (Gensets)	Reliable genset automated lubrication that prevent lube-related failures and operates with minimal operator involvement.	-Automated Genset Lubrication System provides automated, monitored, and filtered bulk oil delivery for continuous generator operation: · Automated Oil Delivery & Auto-Refill: A 2,500L reservoir uses a high-precision radar level sensor to signal PLC-controlled valves, automatically gravity-feeding fresh oil from overhead IBC totes when levels drop. · Continuous PLC System Monitoring: Integrated radar level, pressure, temperature, and flow sensors feed real-time diagnostics directly to the customer’s PLC, backed by an overpressure relief valve. · Dual Parallel Oil Filtration: Dual parallel filter assemblies minimize pressure drop during normal delivery, featuring manual bypass/override valves for seamless servicing during maintenance. · Emergency Manual Fill: A 1½” spring-return ball valve provides a safe, fail-closed manual filling option during emergency or maintenance conditions.	-The FLO Genset Lubrication System provides a controlled, reliable, automated and continuously monitored oil supply that helps protect critical equipment, reduce maintenance requirements and keep gensets available for operation.

Wayside Rail Lubrication Systems for Freight, Passenger and Urban Transit Rail Networks:

Click to Download PDF	Industry & Equipment	Customer Requirements	FLO Solution	Results
	-Railroad Industry -Industrial Railway	-In curved rail sections, the high rail (outside) wheel runs on the gauge face. This contact results in semi-continuous friction that significantly causes wear to the wheel flange and gauge face, as well as noise emissions. Tight track curves and fully loaded cars created extreme friction between wheels and gauge faces, causing severe premature wear and high noise – threatening track repair costs up to Can$ 5 million/mile.	-To reduce wheel flange friction, FLO supplied progressive-type, Lincoln automatic wayside rail lubrication system, to apply lubricant with a wiper bar that is flanged to rail profile. -Sensors count axles of approaching train and initiate lube event. -High-pressure pump and positive displacement design of Lincoln SSV divider block ensure constant, metered volume of grease is delivered to contact surface on gauge face regardless of back pressure or cold weather. -Lube is picked up by train’s wheel circumference and evenly distributed on rail contact area.	-The wayside rail lubrication system lowered noise emission and considerably reduced wear on rails and wheels, reducing maintenance costs and increasing the lifespan of the rail network. -The high-pressure system enabled the usage of NLGI 2 class grease, which offers exceptional adhesion to the rail and wheel as well as better lubrication properties.
	-Railroad Industry -LRT Rail Yard	As public transit systems continue to grow, authorities are having to accommodate by adding tracks within limited existing yard space, resulting in tighter rail corners.Yards authorities are finding wheels on new cars may have a tendency to climb the rail and derail themselves on the tight curves, as they come in at slow speeds. To prevent this, rail lubricators are increasingly used to apply grease between the wheel and gauge face.	-To reduce wheel flange friction, FLO supplied progressive-type, Lincoln Gauge Face Automatic Rail Lubrication System, to apply lubricant with a wiper bar that is flanged to rail profile. -The lubricator is installed at the tangent (before the corners), with one applicator on each rail, before it splits off into several tracks. -Sensors count axles of approaching train and initiate lube event. -Lube is picked up by train’s wheel circumference and evenly distributed on rail contact area. -High-pressure pump and positive displacement design of Lincoln SSV divider block ensure constant, metered volume of grease is delivered to contact surface on gauge face regardless of back pressure or cold weather.	-The wayside rail lubrication system has eliminated the issue of wheel climbing and derailment, lowered maintenance costs and keeps the yard operating smoothly.

Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems in Mining, Construction, Forestry, Farming, Railway Infrastructure & Maintenance, Municipal and Waste:

Click to Download PDF	Industry & Equipment	Customer Requirements	FLO Solution	Results
	-Underground Construction -Concrete Mixer	Fire protection in underground environment.	-Dry Chemical Vehicle Fire Suppression System, provides fastest fire knockdown and greatest total coverage, making it industry standard for heavy equipment. -Protection against Class A (debris), Class B (fuel), Class C (electrical) fires. -System floods a volume of space, such as vehicle engine compartment, with fire fighting agent to suffocate flames. -Remote Engine Shutdown Kit	-Reliable, automatic method to quickly and efficiently extinguish a fire if it does occur. -Engine Shutdown Kit stops flow of hydraulic fluid & fuel, shutting down engine to limit damage from fires.
	-Underground Construction -Concrete Sprayer	Fire protection in underground environment.	-Dry Chemical Vehicle Fire Suppression System, provides fastest fire knockdown and greatest total coverage, making it industry standard for heavy equipment. -Protection against Class A (debris), Class B (fuel), Class C (electrical) fires. -System floods a volume of space, such as vehicle engine compartment, with fire fighting agent to suffocate flames. -Remote Engine Shutdown Kit	-Reliable, automatic method to quickly and efficiently extinguish a fire if it does occur. -Engine Shutdown Kit stops flow of hydraulic fluid & fuel, shutting down engine to limit damage from fires.
	-Underground Construction -Site Dumper Truck	Fire protection in underground environment.	-Dry Chemical Vehicle Fire Suppression System, provides fastest fire knockdown and greatest total coverage, making it industry standard for heavy equipment. -Protection against Class A (debris), Class B (fuel), Class C (electrical) fires. -System floods a volume of space, such as vehicle engine compartment, with fire fighting agent to suffocate flames. -Remote Engine Shutdown Kit	-Reliable, automatic method to quickly and efficiently extinguish a fire if it does occur. -Engine Shutdown Kit stops flow of hydraulic fluid & fuel, shutting down engine to limit damage from fires.
	-Industrial Minerals, Mining -Vocational Truck	-Built for harsh off-road industries like mining, logging, and oilfield work, the heavy-duty Kenworth C500 operates in environments with high equipment fire risks. Destined for a mine site requiring mandatory fire protection, the Kenworth dealer turned to FLO for a reliable, purpose-built fire suppression system.	-Dry Chemical Vehicle Fire Suppression System, provides fastest fire knockdown and greatest total coverage, making it industry standard for heavy equipment. -Protection against Class A (debris), Class B (fuel), Class C (electrical) fires. -System floods a volume of space, such as vehicle engine compartment, with fire fighting agent to suffocate flames.	-Reliable, automatic method to quickly and efficiently extinguish a fire if it does occur.
	-Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing -Forklift	-Equipment fires can devastate operations, especially in high-risk environments like wood mills. To mitigate this risk, organizations worldwide rely on vehicle fire suppression systems as the most reliable way to extinguish fires quickly.	-Dry Chemical Vehicle Fire Suppression System, provides fastest fire knockdown and greatest total coverage, making it industry standard for heavy equipment. -Protection against Class A (debris), Class B (fuel), Class C (electrical) fires. -System floods a volume of space, such as vehicle engine compartment, with fire fighting agent to suffocate flames.	-Reliable, automatic method to quickly and efficiently extinguish a fire if it does occur.
	-Forestry, Logging & Land Clearing -Horizontal Grinder	FLO was approached by an equipment dealer that wanted a single supplier to install both an Automatic Lubrication System and a Fire Suppression System.	-Automatic Lubrication System. -Dual Dry and Liquid Agent Vehicle Fire Suppression System. -FLO has been a leading Lincoln/SKF Systems House for ALS since 1977. In 2023, FLO became a Systems House for AFEX Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems.	-The customer likes the convenience of one phone number. If they need one system or the other, or if they have an issue with one system or the other, they don’t have to worry about “who do I have to call to get this fixed”. They just call FLO.
	-Waste Management -Landfill Compactor	Waste handling equipment operates in a tough environment with unique fire hazards. Hydraulic oil leaks and trash accumulation can ignite quickly, engulfing expensive machines in flames in a matter of minutes. An onboard fire suppression system provides a prompt response to vehicle fire, knocking down engine and trash fires quickly to reduce equipment damage.	-Dual Dry and Liquid Agent Vehicle Fire Suppression System. -Chemical agent used to flood a volume of space, such as vehicle engine compartment to suffocate flames. -Liquid agent works by cooling hot surfaces, separating fuel hydrocarbon molecules to prevent fire reignition and forming layer of foam to suffocate flames. -Protection against Class A (debris), Class B (fuel), Class C (electrical) fires.	-Reliable, automatic method to quickly and efficiently extinguish a fire if it does occur. -Effective at cooling hot surfaces and fighting against fire reignition.
	-Railway Infrastructure & Maintenance -Rail Boom Lift	Rail boom lifts are specialized aerial platforms that operate on both roads and tracks to handle overhead rail maintenance, tunnel work, and bridge inspections. To manage high fire risks, FLO was tasked with installing compact vehicle fire suppression systems on three boom lifts assigned to rail tunnel work.	-Liquid Agent Vehicle Fire Suppression System. -Liquid agent works by cooling hot surfaces, separating fuel hydrocarbon molecules to prevent fire reignition and forming layer of foam to suffocate flames. -Protection against Class A (debris), Class B (fuel) fires.	-Reliable, automatic method to quickly and efficiently extinguish a fire if it does occur. -Effective at cooling hot surfaces and fighting against fire reignition.
	-Industrial Minerals, Mining -Top Hammer Drill Rig	After years of supplying Lincoln/SKF automatic lubrication systems, FLO expanded in 2023 to offer AFEX fire suppression systems. The customer then selected FLO as its single-source provider for both solutions.	-Automatic Lubrication System. -Dual Dry and Liquid Agent Vehicle Fire Suppression System.	-The customer likes the convenience of one phone number. If they need one system or the other, or if they have an issue with one system or the other, they don’t have to worry about “who do I have to call to get this fixed”. They just call FLO.
	-Construction -Crawler Dozer	Heavy-duty equipment fires can be devastating to an operation. To mitigate this risk, organizations worldwide rely on vehicle fire suppression systems to extinguish fires quickly and reliably when they do occure.	-Dry Chemical Vehicle Fire Suppression System, provides fastest fire knockdown and greatest total coverage, making it industry standard for heavy equipment. -Protection against Class A (debris), Class B (fuel), Class C (electrical) fires. -System floods a volume of space, such as vehicle engine compartment, with fire fighting agent to suffocate flames. -Remote Engine Shutdown Kit	-Reliable, automatic method to quickly and efficiently extinguish a fire if it does occur. -Engine Shutdown Kit stops flow of hydraulic fluid & fuel, shutting down engine to limit damage from fires.

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