Energy efficiency is more important now than ever. It both helps protect the environment, and helps mitigate the impact of rising energy costs. One way to reduce energy consumption is to use an automatic lubrication system. But exactly how does automatic lubrication reduce energy consumption? In this post, the LH Travis team will take a deep dive into just that.
How Automatic Lubrication Reduces Energy Consumption
Automatic lubrication systems provide precise amounts of lubricant at regular intervals to various types of equipment. By doing this, it reduces friction, thereby reducing how much energy the machine needs to function.
For a simple analogy, imagine dragging your foot along the ground with a tennis shoe on. Due to the friction between the rubber and the ground, you’ll likely need to exert a decent amount of energy to move your foot any significant distance. But replace the tennis shoes with a pair of worn out flip flops (or spill some oil on the ground), and you’ll find moving your foot requires less energy. The reason is simple: reduced friction.
As a secondary effect, lubrication also reduces the heat generated, further reducing energy consumption. And, that lubrication keeps your equipment functioning better for longer, ensuring it consumes the minimum amount of energy possible.
The “automatic” aspect of automatic lubrication systems also helps reduce energy costs. By constantly ensuring perfect lubrication, your equipment can always operate under ideal conditions.
This level of efficiency means equipment can work at maximum productivity while reducing energy consumption. It also ensures your equipment experiences the minimum amount of wear and tear, which can reduce energy efficiency over time. Plus, automatic lubrication massively cuts downtime due to things like maintenance and breakdowns, allowing you to avoid significant energy costs for start-up and shut-down of equipment.
The right lubricant can also improve energy efficiency. Synthetic lubricants often provide the best possible lubrication, allowing you to even further reduce your energy consumption.
Achieve Maximum Energy Efficiency with LH Travis
Automatic lubrication systems provide tons of benefits, including reduced energy consumption. Want to learn more about how automatic lubrication can benefit your business? Contact LH Travis today to get started.
