MWM has defined the world’s first oil-air minimum lubrication system with real-time measurement of the lubricant flow rate. The oil air-unit ZLaseR-Oil-Air it is based on a new technology designed to create a minimal-lubrication system for high-speed bearings.
Technological innovation for monitored minimal lubrication
We have reinvented the way small volumes of lubricant are metered by developing micro-flow control technology using the new MWM IFL-type laser beam sensors.
Thanks to a patented detection technology that continuously monitors the minimum lubricant flow rate and alerts the operator in real time to any interruption or deviation from the set flow rate.
It’s now possible to measure the instantaneous flow rate of the lubricant.
How does it work?
We have done away with mechanical pumps and volumetric metering mixers. We simply use a pressurised tank which feeds the lubricant to the lubrication points via capillary tubes and air-oil mixers. Each supply line is fitted with an IFL laser sensor that measures the micro-flow rate in real time, starting from 100 mm³/h
In this way, we have revolutionised the traditional technology of oil-air minimum-quantity lubrication systems, thereby creating a simple and reliable system that measures and controls the micro-flow rate in real time at every lubrication point.
Typical Application:
The ZLaseR-Oil-Air Unit is ideal for:
- Minimum Quantity Lubrication of high-speed bearings
- Minimal lubrication monitoring
- With Micro Flow Sensor IFL-A measurement field 0,1-15 ml/h
- With Micro Flow Sensor IFL-B measurement field 5-600 ml/h
- Detection of blocked or interrupted lubrication lines
Special technical features/innovations:
- Electronic and optical detction by means of a color display
- High measuring precision
- Full scale calibration
- Programmable via built-in software. Operated using the programming buttons on the IFL sensor
Key Benefits:
- Suitable for oil-air lubrication of all types of high-speed bearings
- Real-timemonitoring of flow rate, min. and max. pressure for each lubrication point
- Early detection of lubrication faults
- Protection against damage caused by insufficient lubrication
- Programmable thresholds for different applications
- Compact design and easy installation
Not to be missed at the next AMB 2026 fair in Stuttgart – Hall8 StandC47
