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Metering device

Metering devices for oil
SL-44

Description
Technical data
Series SL-44 metering devices were developed for single-line, cen-
tralized lubrication systems dispensing fluid or semi-fluid lubricants. Function principle metering device
Lubricant output is externally adjustable, and the indicator stem per- Outlets 1
Metering quantity adjustable from 0,13 to 1,31 cm 3 ,
mits a visual check of metering device operation. These carbon steel 0.008 to 0.080 in 3
metering devices feature fluoroelastomer packings. Metering devices Lubricant mineral and synthetic oil
Operating temperature -26 to +93 °C; -15 to +200 °F
with fluoroelastomer packings (indicated by black adjustment caps) Operating pressure min. 52 bar, 750 psi
are used for applications requiring heat resistance or when a lubri- max. 70 bar, 1 000 psi
cant requires it for compatibility. Relief pressure < 10 bar, 150 psi
Materials carbon steel, FKM (FPM)
Connection main line 3 /8 NPTF (F)
Features and benefits Connection outlet 1) 1 /8 NPTF (F)
Dimensions min. 63 × 179,4 × 52,4 mm
• Screw-in type, single-port metering device for max. 171 × 179,4 × 52,4 mm
prelubrication affixed by adapter bolts min. 2.5 × 7.1 × 2.1 in
max. 6.75 × 7.1 × 2.1 in
• Suitable for use with manifolds having one to five ports to match
Mounting position any
number of lubrication points
• Output is externally adjustable
• Indicator stem permits visual check of operation
• May be combined in a circuit with SL-41, SL-42
and/or SL-43 metering devices
• Individual metering devices can be removed easily
for inspection or replacement

Applications 1) 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
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• Metalworking available on SKF.com/lubrication.
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