The art of lubricant application has evolved considerably since their invention. Early grease products, probably made from animal fat and lime, were likely applied by hand – to the maximum extent possible – and undoubtedly left much to be desired. There are still some applications where applying a lubricant by hand might still be relevant. But to a large degree, the task of relubricating components is highly repetitive, offers low value for personnel and can generally be cost-effective with a variety of automatic and semiautomatic lubrication systems. System requirements may range from a simple, battery…
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