Drip Feed Lubrication

Drip feed lubrication is widely used for small ball bearings operated at relatively high speeds. The oil is stored in a visible oiling apparatus. The oil drip rate is controlled by a screw on the top of the apparatus.

• Purposes of Lubrication
• Comparison of Grease and Oil Lubrication
• Grease Quantity
• Grease Replenishing Interval
• Grease Life of Sealed Ball Bearings
• Lubricating Greases
• Consistency
• Selection of Oil Lubricants
• Oil Lubrication Methods
  • Oil Bath Lubrication
  • Drip Feed Lubrication
  • Splash Lubrication
  • Circulating Lubrication
  • Jet Lubrication
  • Oil Mist Lubrication
  • Oil/Air Lubrication
• Bearing Types and Proper Viscosity of Lubricating Oils
• Oil Replacement Intervals