Oil Dispensing Systems
Oil dispensing is central to the GP Reeves brand. Our journey began with the lube logic chain lubricator, our debut product, which marked our entry into the market and set the stage for continuous innovation since 1971. Today, while chain lubricators remain valuable, our focus has shifted to ultra-precise oil dispensing systems. Our oil dispensing systems are now globally adopted and integral to many key industries.
Why Choose GP Reeves For Your Oil Dispensing System?
The GP Reeves team takes great pride in our advanced oil dispensing capabilities. Recognizing the challenge of assembling various standard products from different companies, we have developed a comprehensive range of products for top-notch oil dispensing systems. Our standard product line includes oil reservoirs, pumps, dispensers, nozzles, and a wide array of accessories. Furthermore, beyond our standard offerings, we provide numerous custom solutions for exceptional oil material dispensing.
Diving deeper, our extensive product range is designed to effectively maintain and manage the proper characteristics of oil materials. By spearheading industry advancements, our systems drive the innovations of global manufacturing leaders. Additionally, we take great pleasure in designing entirely new and customized systems for unique applications. Consequently, we consistently receive outstanding feedback from customers about our oil dispensing products, with frequent praise for:
Increased Production Capacity
- Automated systems are scalable allowing you to easily expand
- Automation offers reliable, 24/7 production
Increased Safety
- Less human intervention means fewer workplace accidents
- Guards and covers provide added protection
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Improved Profitability
- Fewer turnovers reduce material waste which saves on material costs
- Automated systems require less man hours, helping you keep costs down
Elevated Product Quality
- Consistency across production regardless of volume
- Real time monitoring and correction that improves quality
Improved Efficiency
- Automation allows for larger containers which means less waste
- Checks and balances reduce human error which results in better throughput in less time
Decreased Downtime
- Fewer material changes mean more production hours
- Predictive maintenance decreases unplanned line stoppages correction that improves quality
Video Transcript
A generator manufacturer came to us looking for an automated filling system for their generator assembly process. The generators move down a conveyor belt and aren’t always in the exact same position- meaning our system would have to be smart. A vision system snaps two pictures of the generator and extrapolates the two-dimensional frames into a 3D map of the product. From there it is able to calculate the exact position of the opening to the engines and fill them with the precise amount of oil. Light curtains keep anyone or anything from entering during the fill process.
This system is flexibly designed to work with multiple generator models and can be modified to add even more in the future. This automated system is designed to save our customer time, money, and labor in their assembly process.
If you think that you have a problem that GP Reeves can solve feel free to contact us using the information below.
Initial Considerations
Understanding fluid mechanics can be challenging, but we are here to simplify the process for you. When designing an oil dispensing system with GP Reeves, the primary information required is the type of oil being used and the desired dispensing location. Our standard oil products are compatible with all types of oil as well as various other liquids.
When determining the best products for your specific application, there are several factors to consider. We suggest asking yourself the following questions:
In what size container will the material be purchased?
A cartridge? A 5 gallon bucket? A 55 gallon drum?
Where will you be applying the oil?
Inner diameter? Outer diameter? A gear assembly?
How many locations need oil?
Single location? Multiple locations on same part? Multiple locations for the system?
How critical is the application?
Minimally? Moderately? Highly? Extremely?
What is the overall cycle time and dispense time?
Short? Long? Moderate?
What kind of volume verification required?
HMI? Info Systems? Stack light?
If have more questions, you can have confidence that the experts at GP Reeves can provide expert-level knowledge and assistance. Get in touch with one of our specialists today to learn more about special oil considerations and to see how we can customize a solution especially for you!
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Our Experience with Oil Dispensing
GP Reeves has been dispensing oil since day one! We’ve delivered oil to a wide array of surfaces and have been involved in the applications of a large variety of industries. We’ve developed the most innovative oil dispensing systems on the market to aid in the proper oil delivery. Some examples of our recent oil-delivery projects include:
Medical Syringes
Conveyor Chain Oiling
Dishwasher Motor
Generator Fill
Oil Dispensing System Examples
A basic oil dispensing system consists of three main components: the pump, the dispenser, and the end tooling—whether it be a nozzle or a nest. Additionally, the system may include a reservoir, regulator, filter, and some form of confirmation device. We offer a variety of options for all components of your system.
When partnering with GP Reeves, we ensure you receive the products that will optimize your oil dispensing system. From start to finish, we collaborate with you to select the best products for your application and guarantee they work precisely as intended upon installation.
Oil Source
Before beginning the process of dispensing oil, it is essential to first extract the material from its original container. Our oil pumps are specifically designed for effective and reliable oil dispensing in production environments.
Our product line includes:
- OR Series: Designed for gravity feed, available in various materials and sizes.
- OPV Series: Comprising oil pressure vessels with options to include a pump or sensor.
- OPxR Series: Featuring a pump and a powder-coated steel reservoir.
- OP Series: Equipped with a pump that mounts directly onto the pail or drum.
- OPT Series: Floor-mounted tote pumps designed to be placed next to a customer-provided tote.
These pumps are available in a variety of boost ratios and sensor options, ensuring easy integration into your system.
Oil Preparation
GP Reeves offers innovative and efficient oil preparation systems to ensure materials are properly dispensed according to your operation’s specific requirements. While we always recommend using our oil filters, they are particularly essential when pumping from a pail or barrel. These filters help remove metal chips, foreign materials, and other debris, preventing jams in your dispensing system and contamination in your end product.
Additionally, our oil regulators manage the supply pressure to the dispenser, ensuring that the material is delivered at the optimal pressure for your dispensing systems.
Oil Dispensers
We offer a variety of dispensers tailored to meet diverse needs. Our GSS, GSSM, and GPMD dispensers feature a piston with manual volume adjustment, ideal for applications where the volume is rarely changed once set.
- GSS/GSSM Oil Dispensers: High-speed dispensers capable of up to 180 operations per minute, designed for outputs less than 0.066 cc of oil.
- GPMD11000 Series Dispensers: Perfect for medium-output, low-pressure oil dispensing, with a volume range of 0.02 to 6.20 cc.
- GPMD3000L Series Oil Dispensers: Recommended for high-pressure dispensing, suitable for volumes ranging from 0.05 to 210 cc.
For exceptional precision, our AA oil dispensers utilize a PLC to control piston movement, allowing for precise volume control and adjustment. These dispensers can handle 0.02 to 700 cc of oil, detect and reject material containing air, and dispense at controlled rates for even distribution.
Moreover, our RotoMeter dispensers are ideal for applications involving pourable liquids requiring measured or continuous flow dispensing, making them perfect for filling applications.
Oil End Points
Drawing from a rich legacy, GP Reeves leverages years of diverse industry experience to meticulously engineer and develop endpoints that expertly apply oil to the surface of your part.
Some of our key offerings include Standard Extrusion Nozzles, designed for precise oil dispensing. Additionally, we offer Custom-Engineered Oil Nozzles and Nests which are tailored specifically for oil dispensing applications, including:
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- Oil Spray Nozzles
- Airless Shot Oil Nozzles
- G-Force Oil Nozzles that spray in a radial pattern and minimize residual material on the tip.
Moreover, we take innovation a step further with our Air-Assisted Oil Spray Nozzles, ideal for challenging applications by not only dispensing but also atomizing and spraying the material.
Additionally, GP Reeves crafts End-of-Arm Dispense Valves designed for a wide range of applications.
Oil Accessories
Our engineers have dedicated their expertise to designing oil accessories that enhance the precision and efficiency of your oil dispensing processes. Key features include:
- Zone Valves: Which allow a single dispenser to supply material to multiple endpoints, facilitating the creation of larger systems with elevated flow rates. This capability ensures that your dispensing processes can scale effectively to meet increased demand.
- Ultrasonic Flow Sensors: That seamlessly clamp around any nylon tubing in your setup. Using ultrasonic waves, these sensors monitor material flow and display the dispensed volume on the controller, providing accurate real-time data for precise control.
- Custom and Standard Controllers: Which are dapable of managing multiple dispensers, these controllers are designed with modes to control volume, pressure, and rate. This ensures optimal performance and flexibility for your dispensing system, allowing for precise adjustments as needed.
What Does it Look Like to Get an Oil Dispensing System from GP Reeves?
The team at GP Reeves has collected decades of experience solving some of the biggest oil application challenges. We’ve partnered with a plethora of OEMs, integrators, distributors, and end users to create custom solutions for applications such as robotic oil lubrication, oil applications to motor components, and oil delivery to advanced medical technology. While we can dispense oil to a wide range of applications, the process for each looks similar. The steps we take to provide you with the ultimate oil dispensing solution include:
Analyze
Our team analyzes the characteristics of each surface, material, the environmental conditions involved and each assembly part to ensure an optimal solution is crafted.
Design
After project analysis, our crew designs each part of the grease dispense system with unique capabilities, ensuring it will maximize the production line potential and provide an excellent grease solution.
Assembly
After our design exceeds expectations, we manufacture all products in house, ensuring our grease dispense system will effectively integrate with the customer’s current processes.
Testing
GP Reeves replicates the system’s eventual conditions, grease materials, space, and any other factors necessary to validate the fluid dispensing process.
Support
Even after we have verified functionality in our own facility, we offer installation services and support for all products. We are dedicated to your production success for the long haul.
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