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Metering device

Metering devices for oil
SL-43

Description
Technical data
Series SL-43 metering devices were developed for single-line,
centralized lubrication systems dispensing oil or fluid grease. Lubri- Function principle metering device
cant output is externally adjustable, and the indicator stem permits a Outlets 1
Metering quantity adjustable from 0,016 to 0,131 cm 3
visual check of metering device operation. These carbon steel meter- 0.001 to 0.008 in 3
ing devices are available with nitrile or fluoroelastomer packings. Lubricant mineral and synthetic oil
Operating temperature standard:
Metering devices with fluoroelastomer packings (indicated by black -26 to +93 °C; -15 to +200 °F
adjustment caps) are used for applications requiring heat resistance heat resistant:
or when a lubricant requires it for compatibility. max. +176 °C; +350 °F
Operating pressure min. 52 bar, 750 psi
max. 70 bar; 1 000 psi
Features and benefits Relief pressure < 10 bar, 150 psi
Materials carbon steel, stainless steel, brass, steel,
• Screw-in type, single-port metering device for Nitrile (NBR) or fluoroelastomer (FKM,
prelubrication affixed by adapter bolts FPM) packings (indicated by black
adjustment caps) (heat resistance
• Suitable for use with manifolds having one to four ports to match
application)
number of lubrication points Connection main line 1 /4 NPTF (F)
• Output is externally adjustable Connection outlet pipe 1 /8 O.D connections 1)
• Indicator stem permits visual check of metering device operation Dimensions min. 44 × 79 × 52 mm
max. 102 × 79 × 52 mm
• May be combined in a circuit with SL-41, SL-42 and/or SL-44 min. 1.7 × 3.1 × 2.0 in
metering devices max. 4.0 × 3.1 × 2.0 in
• Individual metering devices can be removed easily Mounting position any
for inspection or replacement

1) Different adapters are possible † see accessories
Applications Note: When using feed line tubing of 1 /8 O.D. the feed line must not exceed a length of 7,5 m;
295 in based on oil +18 °C; +65 °F
• Glass processing
• Paper converting
• Plastic processing NOTE
• Printing and packaging Further technical information, technical drawings,
• Metalworking accessories, spare parts or product function descriptions
• Material handling equipment available on SKF.com/lubrication.

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