Industrial Air Compressor Oil Pumps and Lubricators

All compressors use oil in the crankcase regardless of whether you are using a non-lube or lubricated system. There are two methods of lubrication used in the crankcase. The first is the splash-flood lubrication, used on a horizontal frame, which provides a continuous oil bath for all working parts in the crankcase. An adjustable, mechanical sight-feed lubricator is used to aid in getting the proper lubrication to the cylinder on a lubricated system. The second system used on vertical frames has a crankshaft driven, adjustable, mechanical force-feed lubricator and oil pump combination. The lubricator again providing adequate lubrication to the cylinder and packing areas of a lubricated system. The oil pump is used to keep the running gear components lubricated.