Oil/Air Lubrication Systems: Clean & precise lubrication
Oil/Air Lubrication Systems combine exactly metered oil quantities with compressed air and deliver the lubricant precisely to bearings, chains, and guides. The result is clean lubrication points, lower consumption, and stable processes, even at high speeds and temperatures. In our shop you will find a wide range of Oil/Air Systems, and we explain how the principle works, which components fit together, and how to size a system for your application.
With Sinntec you rely on clear system design, matched components, and dependable support. This helps you achieve durable equipment, predictable maintenance, and measurably stable processes.
Function and design: oil micro-quantities plus carrier air
In the oil-air principle, a defined micro-quantity of oil is introduced into an air stream and delivered to the lubrication point as a fine, directed film. The air serves as transport and cooling medium, prevents oil mist in the surroundings, and reduces carry-over. A typical setup includes: pump/reservoir, injection oilers for quantity metering, oil + air mixing valves for precise blending, lines, spray heads / spray nozzles for application, and a controller for timing and monitoring. The goal is reproducible, precisely controllable lubrication with minimal consumption.
Product overview
Injection Oilers
Injection Oilers are the heart of micro-quantity dosing. Each lubrication point receives its defined oil quantity per cycle, independent of line lengths or pressure fluctuations. This allows easy scaling from a few to many lubrication points and quick adjustments when process parameters change.
Oil + Air Mixing Valves
Oil + Air Mixing Valves ensure stable and sensitive mixing of oil and compressed air. They keep the oil-air mixture quality constant even with long lines or changing temperatures. Through precise adjustment, flow rate, droplet size, and jet characteristics remain under control.
Spray Systems
For open, wide-area applications. On guides, chutes, or sheet metal lines, Spray Systems provide an even, thin film. The advantage: defined layer thicknesses, less over-lubrication, and a clean process without conventional “fogging.”
Chain Lubrication
Chains need lubrication where friction occurs: at pins and rollers. Dedicated Chain Lubrication solutions aim the oil-air jet precisely at the effective contact. This reduces dirt pickup, prevents dripping, and increases chain service life, even in dusty environments.
Spray Heads / Spray Nozzles
Spray Heads / Spray Nozzles define spray pattern, reach, and application quantity. Depending on distance, angle, medium, and temperature, point, fan, or specially guided jets are used. The correct nozzle geometry is critical for efficiency and process reliability.
Lubrication System Components
Under Lubrication System Components you will find all parts for build, expansion, and retrofit: tubing, fittings, filters, pressure regulators, sensors for flow/pressure, pulse generators, and controllers. The modular selection enables lean, service-friendly systems with a clear spare-parts strategy.
Industrial Lubricants
Industrial Lubricants must match application, temperature, speed, and materials. Viscosity and additives influence film formation, low-temperature and high-temperature behavior, and seal compatibility. Correct medium selection is the foundation for stable micro-quantities and low emissions.
Key benefits at a glance
- Precise metering: micro-quantities reduce oil consumption and costs without compromising protection and cooling.
- Clean environment: the directed air stream minimizes mist, overspray, and carry-over.
- Longer component life: bearings, chains, and guides benefit from a consistent lubrication film.
- Less maintenance: longer relubrication intervals, predictable service, clean machine areas.
- Process stability: reproducible results even at high speeds, changing temperatures, and long lines.
- Scalability: from a single spindle to hundreds of lubrication points.
Typical applications
- High-speed spindles, rolling and plain bearings in machine tools
- Chain drives in conveying, packaging, and logistics
- Linear guides, open gear stages, cam discs
- Metal forming and sheet processing, wood and paper industry, steel plants
- Applications with increased cleanliness requirements (subject to approval)
Selection and sizing: how to find the right system
Start with process data: temperature window, speed, cycle timing, and the machine’s protection class. Determine lubrication-point geometry (quantity, location, line lengths, installation situation) and the required spray pattern at the target.
For metering, a clear starting strategy is recommended: a defined micro-quantity per point and per cycle, validated via temperature behavior, vibration, current draw, or for chains via elongation and visual inspection. Injection Oilers enable fine, reproducible adjustment, while Oil + Air Mixing Valves keep mixture quality stable.
For Spray Systems and Spray Heads / Spray Nozzles, distance is decisive. Too little distance leads to local hot spots, too much distance to losses. During commissioning, test in small steps toward the target quantity and document parameters (pressure, cycle timing, temperature).
For projects with many lubrication points or tight schedules, Complete Oil + Air Systems are sensible. They reduce integration effort and speed up acceptance. In addition, Lubrication System Components ensure retrofit capability (for example sensors for flow, pressure, or fill level).
Installation and operation
Plan line routes to be short, with gentle radii and clearly labeled branches. Ensure compressed-air quality (filtration, drying) and check all connections for tightness. After installation, perform the basic setting of Injection Oilers, adjust the Mixing Valves, and run a test under load.
In operation, regularly check oil level and filter condition, keep nozzles clean, and document parameters. If process or environment changes occur (for example higher cycle rate or different temperature), revalidate oil quantity and air volume. A short, repeatable test procedure (temperature and vibration check, visual wetting control) significantly increases process reliability.
Why buy Oil/Air Lubrication Systems from Sinntec?
Sound technology, clearly documented. At Sinntec you get Oil/Air solutions that are technically matched. From Injection Oilers and Oil + Air Mixing Valves and Spray Systems to Complete Oil + Air Systems, Chain Lubrication, Spray Heads / Spray Nozzles, Lubrication System Components, and suitable Industrial Lubricants.
Your advantages with Sinntec
- Practical expert consulting: support for system design, medium selection, and commissioning, focused and easy to understand.
- Matched components: reduced interface risks, faster commissioning, less rework.
- High quality: our shop features products from leading brands such as SKF, Beka Max, Graco, and Biju Delimon.
Benefit from our services
- Request consulting: have your Oil/Air project reviewed; we recommend dosing, mixing valves, nozzles, and lubricant for your application. Simply use our contact form.
- Get a quote: send your configuration and receive a matched package with lead times and price.
- Order online: place orders directly in our webshop, no detours. We ship central lubrication products worldwide.