What the Lubricator Does
This is the manual unit in a three-part chain oiling family. It is a hand-operated piston pump that pushes a measured shot of oil down a hose to the point where the chain needs it. Nothing about it needs power or air, so it travels with the person doing the inspection round rather than sitting next to one machine. The other two parts of the family are the mini automatic chain oiler, which takes over when intervals get short or the number of points multiplies, and the chain oil brush assembly, which spreads and evens the film at the delivery end. The manual unit suits small counts of chains on a walk round.
Declared Specifications
The table below lists what the unit is built to. Nothing outside this list should be assumed.
| Reservoirs | 1 L and 2.5 L aluminium |
| Pump type | Hand-operated piston |
| Delivery per stroke | 0.5 to 2 ml, adjustable |
| Maximum working pressure | 3 MPa |
| Hose length | 1.5 m standard; longer hoses built to order |
| Oils handled | viscosity grades 32 to 460 |
| Grease | Not for grease |
| Mounting | Carrying handle and wall-mount bracket included |
Oil Viscosity and Relubrication Intervals
Pick the grade for the working temperature of the chain, not the temperature of the shop floor air. The unit handles viscosity grades 32 to 460, which is wide enough to cover most plant conditions: a lighter grade where the chain runs cool, a heavier one where heat thins the film or the load is steady and high. Frequency is set by duty, not by a fixed calendar. Shift-level checks suit most drives. Observe the chain and adjust: if the pins look dry between rounds, shorten the interval or raise the delivery; if oil is thrown off, shorten the stroke or move to a heavier grade.
Applying Oil to the Chain
Aim oil at the inner side of the lower run. That is the point where the chain is about to wrap the sprocket, and the movement of the chain itself will carry the oil into the pins and bushings where it is needed. Apply while the drive turns slowly, or apply and then turn the drive by hand, so the film is worked in rather than sitting on top. The piston pump delivers 0.5 to 2 ml per stroke, and a few strokes along the run will do more than emptying the reservoir in one place. If the chain is very dry, apply, turn, and apply again. To arrange the delivery hardware, contact the team.
When to Move to an Automatic Oiler
The manual unit is the right answer while the number of chains on the walk round is small and the interval between rounds is long. Two conditions push you in the other direction. The first is a short interval: if a drive needs oil more than once a shift, the round time starts to dominate the day. The second is multiplication of points: when the count grows past a handful, the round gets long enough that some points get skipped or hurried, and skipped points are where wear starts. When either happens, move up to the mini automatic chain oiler for those drives and keep the manual unit for the ones that still suit it. The chain oilers category lays out the whole family so you can plan the change before it is forced on you.
Service Points to Watch
Three things decide whether this unit stays useful. First, keep the suction strainer clean. Second, check hose connections for weeping. A slow weep at a joint loses oil quietly and leaves a mess along the run. Third, keep the reservoir capped against dirt. Grit that gets into the oil goes straight to the pins. On the round, check the strainer, run a finger along the hose joints, and confirm the cap seats. If the chain is being oiled by a brush at the end of the hose, inspect that as well, because a matted brush delivers unevenly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much oil does each stroke deliver?
Between 0.5 and 2 ml, adjustable. Set the stroke to suit the grade and the drive.
Can the lubricator pump grease?
No. It is built for oil only.
Which oil viscosity grades can it handle?
Grades 32 to 460.
Where on the chain should oil be applied?
Aim at the inner side of the lower run, where movement carries it into the pins and bushings.
How often should the chain be oiled?
Shift-level checks suit most drives. Observe the chain and adjust the interval.
Does the unit need power or air?
No. The pump is hand-operated.
What are the reservoirs made of?
Aluminium, in 1 L and 2.5 L versions.
Can the hose be longer than 1.5 m?
Longer hoses are built to order via the contact page; 1.5 m is standard.
When should I move to an automatic oiler?
When the interval shortens or the number of points grows past a handful.
How do I get specifications and a quotation?
IsoHiTech Lubrication Systems, founded in 2023, engineering since 2006, builds and supports every unit. Email inquiry@isohitech.com for specifications and a quotation.
