GREASE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
Right Product Right Amount
Identify grease Know the exact
guns to ensure that amount of grease
the correct type of applied at each
grease is applied at grease point.
each grease point.
Right Location
Apply color washers
and/or caps to all grease
points to avoid cross
contamination and
misapplication.
Introducing Trico's New Grease Identification System
Ensure you are receiving the right product in the right amount at the right
location with Trico’s new Grease Identification System.
Identify the Right Product
Two very common problems of grease mismanagement are cross contamination
and lubricant misapplication. Too often the wrong grease is put into the wrong
piece of equipment, which can dramatically shorten bearing life. Grease guns
should be labeled to identify the type of grease to be used with each gun. Trico's
color-coding grease gun bands simplifies this process. By using the bands and
documenting your color-coding scheme technicians are aware of the type of
grease in each gun.
Identify the Right Amount
It is understood that too much grease causes a bearing to build up heat and too
little grease causes the bearing to run dry. Both lead to premature bearing failure.
Prevent over/under lubrication with Trico's grease meter which provides a visual
indication of the amount of grease being dispensed to the grease point.
Identify the Right Location
Extend the identification process to the grease points using Trico's color-coding
grease fitting caps and washers. These colors should correspond to the colors
used on the grease guns. Using color codes at each grease point helps to ensure
that the proper grease is added with the proper grease gun.
Trico has a full line of products to help assist you in developing
a grease identification system for your lubrication program.
TRICO CORPORATION [Link]
1235 Hickory Street, Pewakee, WI 53072 phone 262.691.9336 or 800.558.7008 fax 262.691.2576
GREASE GUNS
Trico's grease guns are built using aluminum die cast heads and are
available in rugged lever or pistol grip versions. The pistol grip
version comes with a flex hose and is capable of developing 5,000 psi
grease pressure. The lever version comes with a rigid nozzle and is
capable of developing 10,000 psi grease pressure. Trico’s grease guns
are to be used with 14 ounce grease cartridges.
GREASE FITTING CAPS
Grease fitting caps snap securely over grease fittings to seal out dirt
and moisture. Integral retaining ring keeps cap in place during
servicing. Choose from red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple to
indicate grease type or relubrication frequency. Available in two sizes
to fit 1/8 NPT or 1/4-28 zerk fittings. Sold in bags of 10 caps, all one
color.
GREASE FITTING WASHERS
Color grease fitting washers are available in two sizes to fit 1/8 NPT
or 1/4-28 grease fittings. Choose from red, blue, yellow, and green
Buna-N washers to indicate grease type or relubrication frequency.
Available in bags of 10 washers, all one color.
GREASE GUN BANDS
Color grease gun bands slide over standard grease guns and do not
slip after being installed. Color-code grease guns to match grease
fitting caps and/or washers on machinery to avoid cross-
contamination and misapplication of grease. Grease gun sleeves are
sold individually and are available in red, blue, yellow, purple, orange
and green. Made from Buna-N.
GREASE METER
Trico’s grease meter measures the amount of grease dispensed from
the grease gun to the equipment bearing. A simple push of a button
will set the meter to zero. The amount of grease dispensed is displayed
on a digital screen and can be expressed in cubic centimeters, grams,
ounces, or fluid ounces. The grease meter can be mounted to any
grease gun and is equipped with a light for working in dark
environments.
TRICO CORPORATION [Link]
1235 Hickory Street, Pewakee, WI 53072 phone 262.691.9336 or 800.558.7008 fax 262.691.2576