Lubrication pinion for ring gear and rack lubrication

Lubricating pinions – automatic lubrication of gear rims and racks

The lubricating pinion is a rotating gear that applies grease automatically and evenly to gear rims and gear racks. Made from stainless steel and fitted with a porous, absorbent sponge soaked in grease, the pinion meshes with the gear or rack and turns with its movement — depositing a thin, uniform film of grease across the tooth flanks at exactly the point of contact. Because it is driven by the motion it lubricates, it needs no separate drive and applies grease only when the gear actually moves. It is a focused solution within DropsA's special products range. The sponge body of the pinion holds a reserve of grease and releases it gradually to the meshing teeth as the pinion rotates. As the gear rim or rack moves, the lubricating pinion rolls along with it, transferring grease to each tooth flank in turn. Because the grease is applied at the contact point and only during movement, consumption stays low. The pinion is available in different modules, so it can be matched to the tooth geometry and size of the gear it serves. Automatic, even grease application to gear rims and racks Driven by the gear's own movement — no separate drive needed Grease applied at the contact point only during motion — low consumption Stainless-steel construction for durable, exposed-gear use Available in different modules to match the tooth geometry