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Oil Mist Application 1
Introduction particles. This mist is then thrust against a baffle that collects
and drops larger particles back into the reservoir. The
The Oil Mist principle was developed in the late 1930’s by a
lighter, airborne particles are then carried by the air stream
European bearing manufacturer. The problem that nurtured
through the distribution system to the various points of
this development was the inability to satisfactorily lubricate
application.
high-speed spindle bearings on grinders and similar
equipment. The speeds of those bearings were too high for
The efficiency of an Oil Mist System is dependent upon
grease lubrication, and the heat generated by fluid friction in
various designed lubrication fittings that serve as contact
liquid oil necessitated the use of costly re-circulating
points to the parts to be lubricated. These fittings serve two
systems. Continuous thin-film lubrication with Oil Mist
functions. They maintain balanced pressure in the system
provided a solution, and the purging of bearing housings that
preventing over or under lubrication of a bearing. They
accompanies this lubrication produced additional benefits.
regulate the amount of mist through the fitting orifices into the
bearings being lubricated.
Stewart-Warner Corporation purchased the rights to Oil Mist
in 1949. Since then, the Alemite Corporation has developed
a broad line of equipment and application techniques to
lubricate all kinds of machine elements, from the tiny, ultra-
high-speed parts of dentists’ drills to the huge gears and
bearings of steel rolling mills. With modern demands for
more and more complex machines running at higher and
higher speeds, and for greater reliability and economy, the
list of applications for Alemite Oil Mist Systems grows longer
and longer.
What it does
Oil Mist lubrication is an automatic, centralized system that
CONTINUOUSLY delivers fresh, clean oil to multiple, and
often widespread, machine elements. There are numerous
advantages to Oil Mist, in addition to the improvements in
safety, productivity, housekeeping, and lubrication that are
achieved by automatic centralized systems in general.
For moderately loaded GEAR TRAINS, sprays directed at For MULTIPLE STRAND roller chain, divide the calculated
every second or third gear in the train will generally suffice. cfm by the number of rows of rollers to find the spray
Using the formula, calculate the total cfm requirement for the FITTING SIZE for the inner rows of link plates. For the two
train. Proportion this by “eyeball estimate” to the lubrication outer rows of link plates, divide calculated cfm by two times
points selected. Use more or larger fittings on larger gears or the number of roller rows.
on those with more mesh points. For SILENT chain, provide one spray fitting for each 1/2 inch
For HEAVILY LOADED GEAR TRAINS, provide sprays for of width, starting 1/4 inch from outside edges. To SIZE
all mesh point, estimating proportioning to determine number fittings, divide calculated cfm by twice the chain width.
or sizes of fittings. For best results, position fittings to spray on the INSIDE OF
For UNIDIRECTIONAL operation, direct spray at load side of THE SLACK STRAND.
gear teeth. If spraying the SLACK STRAND, direct the spray slightly
For REVERSING service, direct spray toward gear axis: AGAINST the chain motion.
If spraying the WORKING STRAND, point the spray slightly
in the direction of chain motion.
Oil Mist Application 11
MIST FLOW–SCFM
Table Notes:
1. Table is for manifold where condensed oil flow is opposite the mist flow.
2. Table is for installations in continuous operation. For systems operating one or two shifts daily, divide slope in Table by 2.
Oil Mist Application 17
MIST APPLICATION FITTINGS
Mist fittings are metering orifices which deliver mist, with minimum condensation, to machine elements.
The mist must be converted to liquid oil by the machine element.
The fittings are made of brass. Color - black.
The air flow graph shows average output.
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–INLET 1/8 NPTF (FEMALE) †
–INLET 1/4 OD
TUBE FTG ORIFICE
INLET 1/8 NPTF (f) †–INLET 1/4 OD TUBE FTG ORIFICE (BAFFLED)
OUTLET 1/8 PTF * (m) OUTLET 1/8 PTF *(m) SIZE LENGTH FLOW AREA
381281-06 SLOT .014 R .38 .0003
381281-1 381282-1 SLOT .020 R .38 .0006
381281-2 381282-2 2 SLOTS .020 R .38 .0012
381281-3 381282-3 3 SLOTS .020 R .38 .0018
381281-4 381282-4 5 SLOTS .020 R .38 .0030
381281-5 381282-5 6 SLOTS .020 R .38 .0036
NO. OF TOTAL
ONE END THREADED BOTH ENDS THREADED ORIFICES FLOW
.067 DIA. AREA
1/2 NPTF (m) 3/4 NPTF (m) 1/4 NPTF (m) 1/2 PTF*(m) 1.38 LG. SQ. IN.
326370-1 383588-1 384280-1 1 .00352
326370-2 383588-2 384280-2 2 .00704
326370-3 383588-3 384280-3 3 .01056
326370-4 383588-4 384280-4 4 .01408
326370-5 383588-5 384280-5 5 .01760
326370-6 383588-6 384280-6 6 .02112
326370-7 383588-7 384280-7 7 .02464
326370-8 384280-8 8 .02816
326370-9 384280-9 9 .03168
32670-10 383617-10 384280-10 10 .03520
383617-11 11 .03872
383617-12 12 .04224
383617-13 13 .04576
383617-14 14 .04928
*SAE Short
Oil Mist Application 21
SPRAY NOZZLE APPLICATION FITTINGS
(continued)
Dash number for each curve indicates number of .067 diameter orifices in nozzle and is used as suffix of nozzle part number.
The flow through one .067 diameter orifice is .56 cfm at a pressure drop of 60 inches water column, and .68 cfm at 80 inches
water column.
The nozzle air flow graph shows average output.
22 Oil Mist Application
BASIC OIL MIST GENERATOR ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM
TABLE OF COMPONENTS
CODE COMPONENT
SOL A SOLENOID AIR SHUT-OFF VALVE
TS-2 OIL HEATER THERMOSTAT
OH OIL HEATER
HPS MIST HIGH PRESSURE SWITCH (NO.2)
LPS MIST LOW PRESSURE SWITCH (NO.1)
LLS LOW LEVEL SWITCH
ON “THERMO-AIRE” GENERATORS ONLY
TS-1 AIR HEATER THERMOSTAT
TS-3 LOW AIR TEMPERATURE SWITCH
AH AIR HEATER
**CAP. CAPACITOR
AUTOMATIC REFILL KIT
RSS REFILL AND SIGNAL SWITCH
SOL R SOLENOID OIL REFILL VALVE
NOTES:
1. This is the interconnection diagram for Oil Mist generators, but most models do not incorporate all the electrical
components.
2. Terminal boxes having the same terminal strip numbering are recommended for Modular Design Generators.
3. These terminal numbers are used in the recommended elementary diagrams (in this section) for all Oil Mist Units, even
though most models do not incorporate all the electrical components.
4. The recommended elementary diagrams in this section are intended to be representative of the majority of desired
hookups. Where feasible, likely alternatives are shown.
5. Some circuits will require removal of jumpers 2-5, 5-6 and/or 9-10.
**High volume Thermo-Aire Generators only.
Oil Mist Application 23
RECOMMENDED ELEMENTARY WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR OIL MIST SYSTEMS
WITHOUT OIL HEATERS
These wiring diagrams are recommended for Oil Mist systems integral with a single machine. CR relay (5) can be used to
interlock machine start and stop with Oil Mist system operation. DS-1(1) can be omitted if machine is equipped with a power
disconnect.
ROLLING ELEMENT BEARINGS (ANTI-FRICTION) Spray and mist fittings are used.
A. Moderate Service cfm = DR/40 D = shaft diameter in inches
B. Heavy Service cfm = DR/20 R = number of rows of elements
C. Rolling Mill Service cfm = DR/14
For heavy-duty bearings, with oil sumps, very lightly loaded: cfm = DR/80. Double-lip seals: D = D/40.
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Alemite Oil Mistual
Application Manual
02/04