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SKF VectoLub

External minimal quantity lubrication,
for oil with a viscosity between 10 and 400 mm²/s

The eMQL system SKF VectoLub is a clean and economical alternative for lubricant projection in minimal quantity.
An eMQL system can be used in many areas:
•t Machining - Sawing, drilling, tapping, milling, bar turning, drawing,
cutting, punching, stamping…
•t Car industry - Motor oiling, components assembling, lubrication of
conveyor chain…
•t Food industry - Lubrication of conveyor chain, of conditioning lines
•t Aeronautical industry - Drilling, assembling
•t Printing industry - Lubrication of cutting tools, of folding machine

Advantages
•t Higher machining performance (higher speeds when cutting and
parting).
•t Better surface finish thanks to lower friction-induced temperature.
•t Long tool life, mainly when high-frequency machining is involved.
•t Exact adjustment of delivery rate saves lubricant.
•t The lubricant is consumed during the machining process. No
residue is left on the workpiece or chips. No disposal of lubricant
residue, no degreasing of parts and chips.
•t Greater safety and environmental hygiene at the workplace. No
mist, clean air to breath.

The SKF VectoLub technology
The SKF VectoLub technology has proved itself for many years. It is
based on the combination of very small quantity of lubricant (3 to 90
mm3), fed by pneumatically actuated volumetric micropump, and a flow
of compressed air called “carrier air”.
Lubricant and carrier air are parallel conducted in an coaxial line to a
bifluid spraying nozzle. The air is swirled in the nozzle and breaks down
the lubricant into microdroplets (200 to 600 μm) at the nozzle outlet.
The lubricant microdroplets are transported by the carrier air to the
friction point to generate a fine and homogeneous lubricant film oil mist
formation.
This technology optimizes the lubrication efficiency, reduces the consumption of lubricant and preserves the safety and cleanliness of the
working area.