Circulating Lubrication Systems (Oil)

1
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Screw
in Restrictors, Metering Valve Distributors, Flow Volume Dividers

Screw
in restrictor Metering valve distributor Flow volume divider SP/SMT (cf. 1
5017
US)

A continuous flow oil is often necessary The system is very simple if there is only If must be remembered that circulating
for the lubrication or cooling of machines one lube point to be supplied. But if the lubrication systems require an oil return
or systems requiring large amounts of oil. lubricant is to be delivered to a number of line from the lube points to the oil
This flow is produced by gear, gerotor, lube points in equal quantities or certain reservoir.
vane and piston pumps and then distri
proportions, there are several possibilities Adequate filtering of the oil must be pro

buted to meet the needs of the individual entailing different expenses and effects. vided for. Restrictors, especially for small
lube points. amounts of oil, are sensitive to dirt.

Layout of a circulating lubrication system (printing machine)

with progressive feeders

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Distribution systems System description

1a Restrictor tubes

A pump supplies a network of lines connected to all the

lube points via manifolds and branch lines. The quantity is
apportioned in inverse proportion to the resistance of the
restrictor tubes, screw
in restrictors or metering valve
distributors.
1b Screw
in restrictors and Screw
in restrictors can be installed on manifolds (cf. leaflet
adjust. metering valve distributors 1
0103
US or screwed directly into the threads of the lube
points.

1c 1c Flow monitors with choke

System similar to 1b, but the interchangeable metering valve
is installed upstream of a flow monitor in which an electrical
contact is actuated by a piston moved by the oil flow.
The contact returns to its neutral position when there is oil
pressure without a simultaneous flow of oil.
See leaflet 1
1704
US

Progressive feeders

The flow from the pump is divided up by a feeder.

The flow from this “master feeder” can be further divided up
2 for up to a total of some 100 lube points by way of down

stream progressive feeders.
See leaflet 1
0107
1
US

Multi
circuit pumps
Multi
circuit pumps (e.g. 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 20 zones) supply the
lube points direct with prespecified quantities of oil that
correspond to the pumps' delivery rates. It is possible to
work with or without priming pressure, depending on the
3 operating pressures and accuracy requirements to be
expected.
Subdistribution of the individual zones is possible in accor

dance with systems 1 and 2.
See leaflet 1
1204
US

Auxiliary equipment for systems 1a and 1b is specified in this leaflet.

Flow volume divider, type SP/SMT for circulating lubrication systems (oil) cf. leaflet 1
5017
US.
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Permissible Max. number

Volumetric flow
operating of lubrication Monitoring General remarks and criteria
per lube point
pressure [bars] points

1a
For an even distribution of oil provide for
the most symmetric layout possible.
a few ccm Lay tubing with the largest possible cross
2
20
to several l/min sections from the pump to the junctions.
When individual points require different
amounts of oil, change the lengths or
No monitoring of cross sections of the restrictor tubes to
individual points, obtain the respectively needed quantity.
pressure can only
be monitored in the Inexpensive, reliable, insensitive to dirt.
Unlimited in main line. Planning is complicated when extensive,
Screw
in 2
20 practice. asymmetric systems with different oil
restrictors: needs are involved.
0.2
230 ccm/min Tubing cross
sections and 1b 1c
Metering valve 0
10 pump have to Restrictors can clog up when unfiltered oil
distributors be adapted. is used. It is therefore necessary to install
0
2000 ccm/min a microfilter upstream in the systems,
preferably with a dirt indicator. Planning
and quantity regulation easy. The pressure
losses in the tubing have to be taken into
account when the system is designed.

Oil flow is monitored. 1a 1b 1c

An alarm is triggered if Metering imprecise with fluctuating and
the flow drops below varying back pressures. Often of no im

0.05
14 l/min 5
25
the bottom limit of the portance in circulating lubrication systems
range for the flow not used for cooling purposes at the same
monitor selected. time. The systems do not depend on the
viscosity.

Pulsating oil current.

5
200
Very exact apportioning of quantities,
Pressure should Central monitoring even with back pressures.
a few ccm not exceed of functions of all
2 to roughly 100 Planning complicated, especially changes
to 1 l/min 100 bars in circu
distributors easy since
at a later date.
lating lubrication system
related.
The systems depend on the viscosity.
systems.

Easy to plan.
A monitored string of lines already shows
Monitoring of one or the pump is operating and “lubricant is
20 or 80
0.015
1.2 l/min 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 20 more strings of lines available”.
depending
per outlet zones per pump with flow monitors or The lower the pressure difference between
on pump
the like possible. the priming pump and distributing pump
the more even the delivery rates are in
relation to each other.
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Screw
in restrictors

Screw
in restrictors are used to deliver relatively small Special attention must be paid to the use of clean oil, the
amounts of oil to the lube points. The sizes are identified by recommended filter size being 10 µm.
code numbers. Screw
in restrictors of types C and D additionally contain
The diagrams show the flow rates of the individual sizes as a one check valve each that can help to prevent leaks, for
function of the pressure and as measured with an operating instance.
viscosity of the oil amounting to 140 mm2/s. The flow rate varies The scope of delivery also covers union nuts and tapered rings
with the viscosity. when types C or D are ordered.
Depending on the position of the embossed direction arrow, the
restrictors can either be combined (cf. leaflet 1
0103
US) and
fitted to manifolds (types A and D) or directly screwed into the
ports of the individual lube points (types B and C).

Type A Type B

code
number
code code
number number
30 250

Durchflussmenge [cm3/min]
9
for tube Code for tube Code 200
Order No. diam. number Order No. diam. number 5
flow rate [ccm/min]

20 8
VD1
102 2 150
VD1
103 3 VD2
102 2 4
VD1
104 4 VD2
103 3 100 7
VD1
105 5 VD2
104 6 4 10
4 3
VD1
106 6 VD2
105 5 50
2 6
VD1
107 7 VD2
109 9
©

VD1
108 8 0 0
VD1
109 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
© pressure [bars] © pressure [bars]
Washer, order No. 504
019 Washer, order No. 504
019

Port tapped for solderless tube connection.

SW = width across flats

Type C Type D

code
number

code
3 2
number
flow rate [ccm/min]

for tube Code for tube Code 1

Order No. diam. number Order No. diam. number
1 0
VD3
099 00
VD3
100 4 0 VD4
099 4 00 00
VD3
101 1 VD4
100 0
©

VD3
102 2 0
1 2 3 4 5 6
Washer, order No. © pressure [bars]
Tube connection acc. to DIN 2353 DIN7603
A8x11.5
CU
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Connecting piece with restrictor

(complete with washer) Nomograph for determination of restrictor size
Code No. Code No.

for tube Connection Code

Order No. diam. thread 1) No.
GD60 60
GD61 61
GD62 62
4 M12x1.5
GD63 63
GD64 64
GD65 65
GD80 80
GD81 81
GD82 82
GD83 83
GD84 84
6 M14x1.5
GD85 85
GD86 86
min.
Operating viscosity ν eff.[mm2/s]

GD87 87
GD88 88 system
pressure
GD89 89
1) Ports tapped for solderless tube connection
to DIN 2353 (cutting sleeve)

Pressure p [bars]
Determining the restrictor size
1. Draw a straight line along the index lines
through point Q eff.
2. Determine the point at which p intersects
Lubricant quantity Q [ccm/min]
with this line, resulting in D.
3. Select the restrictor closest to point D. Code No.
D must be inside the white field, i.e. small
amounts cannot be “apportioned and moni

tored” with the unit.

Example 1
required: Q = 36 ccm/min,
given: ν eff = 280 mm2/s,
p = 7 bars
Result: restrictor size No. 60
(borderline case)
Operating viscosity ν eff.[mm2/s]

min.
system
pressure
Pressure p [bars]

Example 2
required : Q = 260 ccm/min,
given : ν eff = 480 mm2/s,
p = 8 bars
Result: restrictor size No. 80 Lubricant quantity Q [ccm/min]
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Metering valve distributors

These metering valve distributors are used If an infinitely B

variable adjustment of the flow rate per lube point is
required – even at a later date.
In the case of type A – for flow rates within the drop
feed
range – knurled lock nuts and knurled screws are provided for
adjustment purposes. It is necessary to provide for a sufficiently
large drain
off in order to maintain a free fall of drops in the
sight glass.
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In the case of types B and C, the continuous flow rate is
adjusted after the upper hexagonal lock nut is loosened.
Spring
loaded metal pins in sight glasses indicate that oil is
flowing when they move away from the mark.

Characteristic values of the metering valve distributors for 6 mm diam. tube

operating pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 bars

viscosity range . . . . . . . . . . 10 to 1000 mm2/s Number of Dimensions in mm
temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to +60 °C Order No. lube points l1 l2 l3

mounting position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as shown 242
024.00 2 49 – 17

242
034.00 3 66 17 34
Output range type A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 10 ccm/min
242
044.00 4 83 34 51
type B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 to 1000 ccm/min
242
054.00 5 100 51 68
type C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 to 2000 ccm/min
242
064.00 6 117 68 85
Indicating range for types B and C at 110 mm2/s 242
104.00 10 185 136 153
commencement of indication . . . at 10 ccm/min 242
124.00 12 219 170 187
end of indication . . . . at 1000 or 2000 ccm/min
Adapter for main tube:
6 mm diam. tube, order No. 406
162
8 mm diam. tube, order No. 408
162
10 mm diam. tube, order No. 410
162
Screw plug, order No. 408
211
Washer, order No. 508
215
CU

A C

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for 6 mm diam. tube for 10 mm diam. tube

Number of Dimensions in mm Number of Dimensions in mm

Order No. lube points l1 l2 l3 Order No. lube points l1 l2 l3

242
016.00 1 32 – – 242
025.00 2 66 – 23
242
026.00 2 49 – 17 242
035.00 3 89 23 46
242
056.00 5 100 51 68 242
045.00 4 112 46 69
242
146.00 14 253 204 221 242
055.00 5 135 69 92
242
065.00 6 158 92 115
Adapter for main tube:
6 mm diam. tube, order No. 406
162 Adapter for main tube:
8 mm diam. tube, order No. 408
162 10 mm diam. tube, order 410
018
10 mm diam. tube, order No. 410
162 12 mm diam. tube, order 412
004
Screw plug, order No. 408
211 Screw plug, order No. 412
011
Washer, order No. 508
215
CU Washer, order No. DIN7603
A18x22
CU
1) Ports tapped for solderless tube connection
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 Notice!
All products from VOGEL may be used only for their intended purpose.
If operating instructions are supplied together with the products, the provi

sions and information therein of specific relevance to the equipment must
be observed as well.
In particular, we call your attention to the fact that hazardous materials of
any kind, especially the materials classified as hazardous by EC Directive
67/548/EEC, Article 2, Par. 2, may only be filled into VOGEL central
lubrication systems and components and delivered and/or distributed with
the same after consultation with and written approval from VOGEL.
0000 03/2003

All products manufactured by VOGEL are not approved for use in con

junction with gases, liquefied gases, pressurized gases in solution and
fluids with a vapor pressure exceeding normal atmospheric pressure
(1013 mbars) by more than 0.5 bar at their maximum permissible
temperature.
Subject to change without notice!

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