Airmatic, Inc. helped a New England feed mill automate its lubrication process to increase safety and productivity. The mill previously manually lubricated bearings supporting an elevator every two weeks, requiring a worker to climb a dangerous 40-foot ladder. Airmatic installed two automatic lubricators to consistently lubricate the bearings, eliminating safety issues and allowing real-time monitoring. The automated system reduced labor costs and decreased the risk of failures from neglected lubrication.

1. An Automated Lubricating
Solution for a New England
Feed Mill
By: Airmatic, Inc.

2. An Automated Lubricating Solution for a New
England Feed Mill
Airmatic, Inc., is a leading provider of industrial machinery and equipment distribution solutions across
the northeastern United States. With an emphasis on enhancing existing operations, the Malvern, PA-
based company helps boost productivity and decrease costs associated with belt conveyors that
handle bulk solids. Airmatic, Inc., features a number of case studies on its website, including one
describing the replacement of manual lubrication with an automatic lubrication system.

3. An Automated Lubricating Solution for a New
England Feed Mill
Airmatic, Inc., is a leading provider of industrial machinery and equipment distribution solutions across
the northeastern United States. With an emphasis on enhancing existing operations, the Malvern, PA-
based company helps boost productivity and decrease costs associated with belt conveyors that
handle bulk solids. Airmatic, Inc., features a number of case studies on its website, including one
describing the replacement of manual lubrication with an automatic lubrication system.

4. An Automated Lubricating Solution for a New
England Feed Mill
Airmatic, Inc., assisted the mill in making lubrication of the bearings easier and less dangerous.
Previously, a worker had to climb a 40-foot steel ladder to access the bearings at the top of the
elevator. The lubrication process required one hour of labor on a biweekly basis, with bearing failure a
distinct possibility if the task was neglected.

5. An Automated Lubricating Solution for a New
England Feed Mill
The firm installed a pair of automatic lubricators, with each positioned to dispense lubricant on one of
the two bearings that provide support to the head pulley. This solution involved advanced ATS Electro-
Lube Ultimate Luber technologies that ensure consistent lubrication at specific bearing points. This
solution also helped reduce the safety issues workers faced and allowed operating status and
lubricant level to be checked in real-time by on-site operators and inspectors.

6. An Automated Lubricating Solution for a New
England Feed Mill
Individuals interested in learning more about automatic lubrication products or other bulk material
handling products and services can call the company at 800.332.9770 or send an email inquiry to
infocenter@airmatic.com.