Lubricators
Lubricators
What is an air compressor lubricator?
A lubricator adds controlled quantities of tool oil into a compressed air system to reduce the friction of moving components. Most air tools, cylinders, valves, air motors, and other air-driven equipment require lubrication to extend their useful life.
Do I need an air lubricator?
If you decide your air tools, machine’s pneumatic valves and cylinders require lubrication, a lubricator will be needed in the FRL assembly. The lubrication also acts like a detergent in the air system. As you continuously lubricate, the clean oil washes out contaminants that would cause the valves and cylinders to stick.
Where should an air lubricator be installed?
Install lubricator so that air flows from “IN” to “OUT” as marked on the lubricator. 3. Installation should be downstream of the filter and regulator but upstream of the device it is to lubricate (valve, cylinders, tool, etc.).
