NEWS & PR RELEASES

12/0/7/09 - Doosan Daewoo specify Interlube centralized lubrication systems on a new range of DX-300 model excavators

Doosan chose Interlube HDI greasing systems for a recent order of DX-300 excavators. These greasing systems come with 6lts reservoirs and have been installed across five of the DX-300 excavators which were supplied to the Turkish State Road Assosiation.
HDI pumps are electrically operated working up to 210 bar max pressure. Activated by an on/off base with its electronic control card connected to the ignition controls of the vehicles. This critically enables exact delivery of grease to each bearing and bushing systematicly.

Interlube HDI pumps cope extremely well with the most arduous environments sustained across construction sites - with its tough construction and reliable power supply. Therefore its also the logical choice for Wheel Loaders, Drump Trucks and other Off-Road plant equipment. 

For further information on this product or to discuss any lubrication problem please ring Keith Horner, Sales Director, Interlube Systems on +44(0)1752 676000 khorner@interlubesystems.co.uk

01/07/09 - “Of the eight original CAT trucks that started 11 years ago, seven are still in operation.”

More than 100 Cat Machines will help excavate 1.5 billion tonnes of rock over the 36 year predicted lifetime of the Venetia Diamond Mine, just south of the Zimbabwean border. Dug from solid rock, it spans three klms across and descends more than 400 metres. One of the biggest and most productive diamond mines in the world. It currently yields 8.2 million carats (approximate value: €650 million) per year, and since its inception in 1992 the majority of precious diamonds have been transported by Cat off-highway Trucks.

So not surprisingly, they’ve developed some highly advanced maintenance and repair strategies to keep machine availability as high as possible – up to 92% on average.

“In addition to the advanced machine health monitoring systems we also constantly implement new programmes, some of which we pilot ourselves, for example, we recently introduced a ‘Filtakleen System’ that cleans and purifies the hydraulic oil onboard a machine, while its working!”     

This is primarily to save on oil and extend machine component life. This is done by reducing the number of oil changes and potential contamination entry points, and filters out any debris that in time would cause premature component failure. In some cases we found that filtered oil of 4,000 hrs was surprisingly cleaner than brand new oil.

“We financed and ran the pilot system ourselves before sharing the savings with De Beers. They were so impressed with the potential savings that they invested €100,000 in additional ‘Filtakleen Systems’. The goal is to prolong component life as well as saving huge quantities of ever more expensive oil. Up to 41,000 litres were saved in the first eight months.”

For further information on this product or to discuss any lubrication problem please ring Keith Horner on +44 (0)1752 676000 sales@filtakleen.co.uk

24/04/09 - From Daily Telegraph’s Business analysis section on automated lubrication systems

Attractive long-term growth prospects bode well for riders of the economic storm, such as Interlube... amid all the doom & gloom in British manufacturing; it is easy to forget that this sector is home to some genuine growth stories.

Interlube, based in Plymouth - which was the subject of a management buy-out during August 2000 - fits automated lubrication systems to on-road heavy vehicles, such as refuse collection trucks, as well as off-road construction vehicles and industrial machines.

Its systems automatically lubricate the bearings in such vehicles, which is a cheaper, more efficient and reliable method than manual lubrication and also helps lower carbon emissions.
“Our biggest segment is vehicles,” says Mike Cusack, 52, the managing director. “But we also supply users of computer numerical-controlled machine tools and turning equipment. On-road vehicles represent about 40% of our sales, with off-road representing 30% and the rest industrial.”

Mr. Cusack says the slump in the construction and automotive industries will probably reduce the company’s results from last year’s profitable £8.1m turnover to break-even status of about £6m this year.

Interlube had projected turnover of £9m for this year before the state of its markets became clear, but has now laid-off 35 of its 145 staff and cut production to a three-day week.
“We had a very good first half of last year, but in August [work] fell away,” says Mr Cusack. “Builders merchants that were buying 1,000 trucks a year are not ordering any now. Quite a lot of our customers have said they’re not buying any new vehicles so we’re finding it tough going.”

He says Interlube has no option but to ride out the recession and wait for its core industrial customers to recover, which will be helped by government infrastructure projects.

Mr. Cusack believes attractive long-term growth prospects still exist, as only a small percentage of Interlube’s target off-road vehicles in Europe and the US now have automated lubrication systems fitted, while there is greater penetration in Brazil and other emerging markets.

Interlube overview:
2000
The Plymouth-based Interlube is acquired through a management buy-out from Invensys, part funded by a medium-term loan from Bank of Scotland, which also provided working capital finance
2002
Buys out the US distribution business from Invensys and establishes Interlube Systems in Ohio
April 2007
Acquires MSP Distributors and provides lubrication equipment for heavy, off-road plant equipment
October 2007
Interlube broadens its portfolio into filtration equipment with the acquisition of Filtakleen Manufacturing

For further information on the Interlube Group or to discuss any corporate information please call Mike Cusack on +44 (0)1752 676000 mcusack@interlubesystems.co.uk

14/03/09 – Introducing the Interlube HDI pump range

Interlube’s HDI pump range is a new heavy-duty industrial centralised greasing pumps, suitable for the most demanding applications, and the company says, are the answer to greasing requirements for both static and mobile plant.

These units, when used in association with progressive divider valves, ensure that lubrication is consistently and efficiently delivered to bearings and pins. The HDI pumps are available with 3, 6, 9, or 15 litre reservoirs, and are suitable for all quality of grease up to NGLI 2 viscosity, generating up to 350-bar pressure, adequate to overcome resistance caused by tight bearings.

The HDI Range incorporates a 24v. D.C. controller with adjustable ‘run’ and ‘dwell’ settings which includes a remote alarm and low-level indicator.

The pump has a manual override, which can be fitted remote to the unit (eg driver’s cab or control room). Installation and maintenance is quick
and simple.

The HDI pumps are manufactured in the UK at Interlube’s Plymouth factory and exported throughout the world. The Interlube Group produces a wide range of lubrication equipment, as well as a unique range of purpose made fixing brackets.

The Group has also developed an electronically operated ‘drum’ pump, which fits onto the standard range of grease drums. The unit is automatically controlled, and can be connected to a hose reel supply system. Vulnerable areas can be lubricated at the working location.

For further information on this product or to discuss any lubrication problem please ring Keith Horner, Sales Director, Interlube Systems on +44(0)1752 676000 khorner@interlubesystems.co.uk

10/01/09 - New Biodiesel filter unit - guarantees better engine operating efficiencies.

Increasingly, sustainable energy will take centre stage for all industrial economies and biodiesel produced from recovered vegetable oil will play a key role.

Biodiesel is not as toxic and is more easily biodegraded when compared to fossil fuels. Biodiesel degrades about 5 times faster than fossil diesel and, therefore, can be used as a solvent to clean up a spillage of fossil diesel.
This is the reason Filtakleen part of the Interlube Group has developed the new FK100 Portable Biodiesel Filter Unit. The unit is based on the proven high performance By-pass Filtration systems currently in the Filtakleen range and is guaranteed to set the standards for biodiesel polishing. This new addition to the product range will bring many advantages to the renewable fuels market at an affordable cost.

The hygroscopic nature of biodiesel can result in moisture absorption. This moisture has to be completely removed before the biodiesel can be used!
Employing the new FK100 portable Biodiesel Filter Unit will guarantee high performance filtration efficiency down to 1micron.

Even the tiniest amount of contamination within Biodiesel can cause failure of fuel systems, even if no immediate failures occur, high particle contamination levels can sharply decrease long-term engine operating efficiency.

High contaminant levels accelerate component wear and decrease service life. Water is also a contaminant and needs to be effectively removed prior to use. Filtakleen Systems part of the Interlube Group based at Plymouth, UK, with their special cartridge elements, guarantee that fluids are always filtered down to just 1 micron making them perfect for Glycol, diesel, petrol & oil clean-up!

For more information on how Filterkleen’s unique mix of technical and custom built oil and fuel reclamation systems can help your freight business contact Eric Brewer (Technical Sales) at ebrewer@interlubesystems.co.uk

21/12/08 - Low cost oil lubrication kits, ideal for light industrial applications

This is a low cost, compact system which has been used successfully for many years. The kits detailed include all the equipment required to feed automatically up to six application points.The pump will operate every 30/60 mins feeding flow units which are calibrated to apportion oil to a specific point.

For further information on this product or to discuss any lubrication problem please ring Keith Horner, Sales Director, Interlube Systems on +44(0)1752 676000 khorner@interlubesystems.co.uk

16/11/08 – Interlube’s automatic lubrication systems save you both time & money!

Interlube Systems have developed a unique automatic lubrication system which is already showing huge savings in work time and running costs. The Interlube System provides continuous lubrication to all moving parts whilst the plant is still in operation . Constant controlled lubrication means that the plant is being lubricated whilst in operation on site, this gives adequate and even lubrication all the time, something that cannot be maintained if the machine has to be "parked up" for servicing.The long term benefits includes radical reduction in worn and damaged parts caused by erratic and irregular lubrication, and plant downtime for replacement of lubrication is dispensed with.

The revolutionary Interlube Electric Keg Pump System, which has a fully automated monitoring facility, is now being installed at many Open Cast Coal Mines throughout Europe. Customers are discovering that, amongst other things, there is no reservoir re-fill requirement, only a grease keg which needs changing periodically. This innovative system also monitors the correct and continuous operating facility, indicating to the operator if a vital grease point is not been served. this is done by checking the actual flow of grease and not the unreliable check on pressure. The Interlube Keg system will not airlock, unlike conventional systems, so any grease distribution blockage can be quickly and easily identified. In the very unlikely event of a problem occurring with the integral pump or the electronic controller then the system can be hand lubricated through an integral built in greasing nipple with a standard side lever grease gun. The Interlube Keg system operates with NLGI2 greases and can be connected to a hose reel facility so that smaller operating units can also be lubricated in tandem.

In many cases large plant often needs to be "tracked" back to the workshop for grease reservoirs to be refilled, an operation that could be necessary every 3 working days! Using the Interlube System the grease keg only needs replacing every 7 to 10 days, and the changeover can be done at the working site location without interruption to the plant lubrication facility.

One satisfied customer has had 14 units installed on site. The figures show that large savings have been experienced. The operator in question previously had to allow one hour to move the machine to and from the site face to the workshop, and half an hour to refill the grease storage unit. With the new Interlube electric Keg System this down time and inconvenience has been eliminated.

Interlube have a dedicated and experience design and sales team and can tailor the Interlube Electric Keg System to your specific requirements. For further information on this product or to discuss any lubrication problem please ring Eric Brewer on +44 (0)1752676000 ericbrewer@interlubesystems.co.uk

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