Proper lubrication is essential to keeping hydraulic machines working properly and well-maintained. However, it can be difficult to do it properly, and if it is not performed well, it can result in critical bearing failure. Bearing failures are one major cause of downtime and lead to unnecessary maintenance costs. There are many benefits to attaching automatic lubrication to your hydraulic hammer. Below are the top four benefits of this lubrication system for your hydraulic equipment.

Reduced Costs to Operator

Automatic lubrication reduces costs in a multitude of ways. When manually greasing, there is a tendency to over-grease the accessible components while completely missing some of the more interior workings. This leads to a waste of grease, which is unnecessarily costly and has an environmental impact. It is also more efficient because it can be applied while the machine works. Therefore, there is no costly downtime associated with this maintenance task. An optimally maintained machine will also have less downtime for other repairs. It will have fewer repairs, which means reduced maintenance costs and reduced replacement parts.

Longer Lifespan of Machine

With auto lubrication, the bearings and necessary components of your hammer are always properly maintained, and your overall machine will be better maintained. This leads to a longer lifespan of the machine and also increases its resale value down the line, should selling the hydraulic breaker become appropriate. Maintaining the value of your machine is as important as getting value out of it. Auto lubrication systems help operators maintain value! 

Lubrication Efficiency on Job Site

An automatic lubrication system applies the grease while the machine is still operating, which is not possible with manual greasing. This means there is significantly less downtime for your machine, and the internal surfaces are all exposed to the grease, which leads to a better application. Downtime on large machinery is one of the biggest negative costs for an operator so having this be a non-issue is vital. 

More Environmentally Conscious 

There are several ways that automatic lubrication can help reduce the overall environmental impact. When bearings and other significant machine components are cared for properly, there is less premature wear and therefore fewer parts in need of replacement. Also, there is less risk of overlubricating, which is possible when greasing manually, and this leads to less environmental contamination in addition to decreased grease waste.

Contact the hydraulic hammer experts at Gorilla Hammers today!

There are many benefits to an automatic lubrication system for your hydraulic breakers. If you are looking for a better way to maintain your machines while increasing also efficiency and decreasing costs, consider an automatic lubrication system. To learn more about how automatic lubrication could apply to your business or to find out more about our extensive selection of hydraulic hammers, breakers, and parts, contact Gorilla Hammers today at 1 (888) 814-6745 for all of your hydraulic hammer needs!