Chronics

Grease is the key element to your lubrication system.

The type of grease chosen is particularly important to keep the system running and will impact the efficiency. Thick grease can cause several problems when temperatures are very cold.

Pumpability of a more fluid grease (EP-0) compared to thicker grease (EP-2) in winter, will help your system work at lower pressure and will help achieve optimal performance.

Below 0°C, EP-2 grease will be very difficult to pump in an automatic greasing system. For example, even though it is indicated on the EP-2 tube that it is pumpable up to -10°C, the grease will not be able to move in the automatic greasing system because of the internal width of the hoses and distribution valves which create restriction. Therefore, reduce the viscosity of the grease to get the optimal performance you need.

Should you still use a thicker grease in the winter, use a synthetic grease instead of a mineral grease. We recommend EP-1 synthetic grease or EP-0 mineral grease in all areas below 48th parallel, as well as temperatures up to -40°C. After that, you will have to downgrade or use full synthetic or more fluid grease.  

Characteristics

After analyzing the working conditions of your automatic greasing system, here are the recommendations concerning the choice of the grease to use. 

Mixing different types of grease may damage your system.

Before changing your grease, make sure the new grease is compatible with the current grease.

Procedures to bleed your system

In order to avoid mixing greases, it is strongly advised to bleed your system. The Alltech Group proposes you a grease replacement procedures in order to avoid damaging your system.

Information and Recommendation about greases

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Heavy Equipment Solution (HES) has been part of the Alltech Group family for more than 2 years.

In January 2020 Ian Richardson, Owner of the company, chose to diversify its products by adding those distributed by the Alltech Group.

Established in 2016, in Southwestern Ontario, Heavy Equipment Solution (HES) has seen continuous growth year after year and has extended its territory and services to better suit its customer needs. Their team of driven and knowledgeable technicians provides clients with mobile onsite services, in-house welding, and fleet maintenance.

Heavy Equipment Solution (HES) distributes all the products offered by the Alltech Group, namely:

• Allfett- Automatic greasing system
• Mega – Range limiting device
• Pfreundt – Weighing system
• NBS-Cam – Backup camera and pedestrian detection
• Blaxtair - Pedestrian detection system
• Laserline – Laser guidance
• OKO – Tire sealant
• Sentinel – Dump up sensor  

Services & Expertise 

Heavy Equipment Solutions is an Expert in repair, maintenance and preventative care for all construction, mining, and off-road equipment.

SERVICES:

• Mobile on-site maintenance and repairs
• In-house repairs and rebuilds
• On-site and In-house welding and fabrication
• Fleet maintenance
• Preventative maintenance

They pride themselves on quality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness and their customer service are second to none!

For more information or to request a quote: 

Heavy Equipment Solutions

452 West River Road,

AYR, ON

N0B 1E0

Phone: 519-400-5073

Email : ian@hesinc.com

Web site : hesinc.ca   

Alltech Group – The strength of a network!

Our after sales service is our strength. Alltech Group has established a distribution network which insures local services in particular regions. With many distributors across eastern Canada, the Alltech Group puts at your disposal a real network allowing you to ensure service no matter where you are located. Our distributors have highly qualified staff which are trained according to our standards enabling them to perform installations and service calls , as much on the construction sites as within your company. 

The experience of each distributor generates our strength of our network . Together we formed a team that is at your service!

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Flat tires can be costly and disrupt operations by causing delays and affecting productivity and profits. OKO Puncture Free eliminates this expensive inconvenience by sealing punctures the moment they happen.

OKO creates a permanent seal within the tread while ensuring a negligible loss of air pressure. The tire sealant remains inside the tire to seal multiple punctures so that they can remain fully operational for longer, even in severe environments.

Function & Use 

An extra-heavy duty tire sealant. Prevents punctures and stops tire deflation as you drive: seals a hole in the tread area the moment the puncture happens. Designed for use in large tires, in the very harshest off -road environments. Lasts the legal life of the tire. Provides a permanent seal to any hole in the tread area caused by puncturing objects Only a small amount of OKO is used in making each seal. OKO remains liquid inside the tire even after multiple sealing events. For both tubeless pneumatic tires & inner tubes (cannot seal as large a hole in tubes, and slits will not be sealed). 

OKO puncture free tire sealant

Protection against flat tires: The cost of protecting a fourwheeled vehicle is far less than the cost of one tire. Fit to new or fresh tires for the maximum effect and payback. 

• Seals holes instantly in the tire tread.
• Specially formulated to provide long-term puncture protection for industrial, agricultural, commercial and military vehicles.
• Can cope with small holes as well as the large holes and has a multi-puncture sealing capability.
• Environmentally safe.
• Contains a rust inhibitor and anti-corrosives.
• Designed to protect all Off-Road tires in all environments, at various temperatures, without freezing, clogging or deteriorating.
• OKO will last the useful life of the tire.

The benefits

Protection against fl at tires: The cost of protecting a fourwheeled vehicle is far less than the cost of one tire. Fit to new or fresh tires for the maximum eff ect and payback.

• Minimises downtime and eliminates loss of revenue.
• Eliminates call-out charges and puncture repair costs.
• Gives long-term puncture protection.
• Extends the useful life of a tire.
• Prevents flat tires.
• Can seal rim leaks.

Applications 

Effective preventative puncture sealants

For more information or to buy OKO

Equipment with two distinct sections (front and rear)

The backhoe has two distinct sections that work independently. In fact, the two sections are never in operation simultaneously, which complicates the lubrication.

How do I calculate the amount of grease for each section when the sections don't work equally?

To remedy this situation, the Alltech Group offers a solution. Indeed, the system is equipped with a directional valve which allows to alternately lubricate the front and the back. The system therefore only greases the section which is in operation.

In this way, we ensure that all lubrication points receive an ideal dose of grease at the right time to avoid over-lubrication.

Equipment with many lubrication points

Although a backhoe is a small machine, it can often have more than 40 greasing points depending on the brand and model. 

The time needed to carry out the maintenance is therefore very long. Installing an automatic greasing system saves a lot of time. 

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