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LUBRICATION SYSTEMS LIMITED, UK
3 Grayling Road, Rosewood Park, Gateshead,
Tyne and Wear, NE11 9ND, United Kingdom
office: +44 (0)191 460 2725 mobile: +44 (0)783 302 8215
e-mail: sales@lubricationsystems.ltd.uk
Lubrication Of Rotary Drying Kiln
Why Lubricate the Riding-ring Tracks?
Due to the heat radiation, rotary drying kilns are supported by a
riding-ring. The riding-ring and the kiln drum have different
operating temperatures. Both components must be able to
compensate for thermal expansion.
For this reason, the riding-ring and the kiln drum are matched with a
loose tolerance. Slide plates are often located between the kiln shell
and the ring. Insufficient lubrication causes excessive force (due to
relative movement) to be excerted on the bearing support of the ring.
This may lead to a deformation of the kiln shell. Manufacturers
prescribe daily lubrication; depending on the tolerance, 1 - 3 cu. cm
of special emulsion should be applied.
Conventional systems use hand-spray devices with a lance to apply
the lubricant. Such systems often use a pressure vessel to apply the lubricant, thereby requiring maintence personnel to
squeeze between the gaps whilst on a ladder and being subjected to the heat of the kiln. The rotary motion of the kiln
often leads to a feeling of dizziness which increases the risk of accident. This method of results in non-lubricated spots or
leads to under- or over-lubrication.
Advantages of Automated Riding Ring Lubrication
A fully-automated lubrication system enables precise and metered spraying of lubricant to the contact area. A lazer
sensor counts the gaps and controls the spray impulses. The number of cycles is adjusted, and a distance of up to 1 mtr
can be accommodated between spray nozzle and the point of lubrication.
Function
A central lubrication pump fills an external accumulator via a main supply line. A pressure switch mounted on the
accumulator generates a "primary" pressure of around 90 bar and a filling pressure of 60 bar. The accumulator
ensures that lubricant is available during operating times.
The lubricant delivery is initiated by a lazer sensor that signals the solenoid valve to open, allowing lubricant to be
spray-applied into the voids of the rolling race, via the spray nozzles. After a pre-determined number of cycles,
adjustable via the controller, the pause time begins and the system pressure is dissipated via a 2/2-way solenoid valve at
the pump.
System Benefits
Fully-automated system
Precise and metered spraying of slide plates
Spray distance of up to 1 mtr
A lazer sensor counts the voids and signals the spray impulse
The number of cycles is adjustable
Complete pre-assembled pump station with controller (plug and play)
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