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Automatic oil system improves productivity

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Groeneveld Australia has developed its Oilmaster automatic oil level system to meet the maintenance efficiency needs of earthmoving equipment, mining plant, road transport vehicles and stationary plant.

  
Automatic oil system improves productivity

The company’s Graham Reid says Oilmaster replaces manual checking and replenishment of oil between oil changes. The system has been widely used in Europe and North America for many years where fleet managers require control over oil quality.
“Key benefits include reduced operator and equipment downtime; reduced oil consumption; no mix up of oils to different specifications and reduced maintenance and repair downtime. It monitors the oil level when the ignition is switched on or during operation, and automatically replenishes, when required, by pumping a small quantity of oil from the integrated reservoir to the engine.
“Due to the monitoring frequency and the addition of oil when needed, the engine will run at the correct oil level. Usually, this level is significantly lower than the maximum level mark on the dipstick. The system also eliminates the reliance on operators to manually check and top up oil levels” Reid said.
Many engine manufacturers now recommend synthetic oils that dramatically extend drain intervals. So Oilmaster ensures performance of the vehicle’s specified oil brand and type prevents the introduction of incorrect grades.
“Other avoided hazards include the risk of abrasive dust or other contaminants entering the lubrication system if oil top-up occurs in an uncontrolled environment,” Reid said.
 

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