Lubrication System Components
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From T.F. Hudgins, an Allied Reliability Brand
T.F. Hudgins, an Allied brand, was founded in 1947 and has delivered engineered product and service solutions for compressors, engines, pumps, motors, and other machinery with a focus on increasing reliability, longevity, performance, safety, and environmental compliance.
Engineered Products
Oil Mist System Component Products
BM Oil Mist Generator
T.F. Hudgins oil mist systems provide reliable lubrication for roller element bearings and metal surfaces in centrifugal pumps, electric motors, steam turbines and a broad range of rotating machinery. These systems meter a precise amount of oil to each bearing, resulting in highly effective lubrication, decreased oil consumption and lower overall maintenance costs. Basic system components include an oil mist generator, header pipe system for mist transfer and reclassifiers that control the mist flow to each application point.
The BM Generator is designed for small systems where manual control and monitoring are preferred.
Features and Benefits
- For use in Class 1, Group D, Division 2 areas
- 3-gallon SS reservoir with pressure-relief valve and oil level sight gauge
- Thermostatically controlled immersion oil heater and reservoir-mounted oil temperature gauge
- Low oil level switch
- Air pressure regulator with gauge and auto air filter drain
- Available 40, 100, 250 or 500 bearing inch generator head
BMP Generator
T.F. Hudgins oil mist systems provide reliable lubrication for roller element bearings and metal surfaces in centrifugal pumps, electric motors, steam turbines and a broad range of rotating machinery. These systems meter a precise amount of oil to each bearing, resulting in highly effective lubrication, decreased oil consumption and lower overall maintenance costs.
The BMP Generator is designed for intermediate systems where automatic monitoring is preferred.
Features and Benefits
- For use in Class 1, Group D, Division 2 areas
- Monitoring capabilities
- 5-gallon SS reservoir with pressure-relief valve, oil level sight gauge and clean-out panel
- Thermostatically controlled immersion oil heater and reservoir-mounted oil temperature gauge
- High/low mist pressure transducer and mist pressure gauge
- High and low oil level with auto fill
- High and low temperature alarm
- Air pressure regulator with gauge and auto air filter drain
- High-visibility LED red and green operating status lights
- Electrical power switch and terminal enclosure with common remote alarm
- Available 40, 100, 250, 500, or 1,000 bearing inch generator head
Collection Containers
Used for collecting excess oil mist from the bearing housing and eliminates discharge of oil to the sewer. Available with or without hand pump.
P/N 45200210
Collection Container w/Hand Pump
Designed for use with TFH closed-loop system
- Collects coalesced oil from bearing housing
- Excess oil mist continuously passes through container to collection system
- Design allows for simultaneous pumping of oil and continuous flow of oil mist without creating blockage of oil mist flow or system back pressure
Directional Reclassifiers
Control and accurately direct oil flow with directional reclassifiers.
| P/N | SCFM | BI |
|---|---|---|
| 45200201 | .09 | 3 |
| 45200202 | .18 | 6 |
| 45200203 | .30 | 10 |
| 45200204 | .45 | 15 |
| 45200205 | .60 | 20 |
KMCEX Generator
The KMCEX Generator is designed for large systems where automatic monitoring and ATEX/IECEx approval is preferred.
Features and Benefits
- ATEX and IECEx approved
- Ex nA IIC T4 Gc 0°C ≤ Ta ≤ 60°C
- Fully enclosed pedestal mounted; single-door enclosure
- 9-gallon SS reservoir with pressure-relief valve, oil level sight gauge and clean-out panel
- Optional 9-gallon SS back up reservoir
- Thermostatically controlled immersion oil heater and reservoir-mounted oil temperature gauge
- High/low mist pressure transducer and mist pressure gauge
- High and low oil level with auto fill
- High and low temperature alarm
- Air pressure regulator with gauge and auto air filter drain
- High-visibility LED red and green operating status lights
- Electrical power switch and terminal enclosure with common remote alarm
- Available 40,100, 250, 500, and 1,000 bearing inch generator head
- SS enclosure
- Optional oil mist monitor
KMC Generator
The KMC Generator is designed for large oil mist lubrication systems where CSA-approved equipment and automatic monitoring are required. These systems meter a precise amount of oil to each bearing, resulting in effective lubrication, decreased oil consumption and lower overall maintenance costs.
Features and Benefits:
- CSA approved for Class 1, Group B, C & D, Division 2 areas
- Fully enclosed pedestal mounted; single-door enclosure
- 9-gallon SS reservoir with pressure-relief valve, oil level sight gauge and clean-out panel
- Thermostatically controlled immersion oil heater and reservoir-mounted oil temperature gauge
- High/low mist pressure transducer and mist pressure gauge
- High and low oil level with auto fill
- High and low temperature alarm
- Air pressure regulator with gauge and auto air filter drain
- High-visibility LED red and green operating status lights
- Electrical power switch and terminal enclosure with common remote alarm
- Available 40,100, 250, 500, and 1,000 bearing inch generator head
- SS enclosure
- Optional oil mist monitor
Mist Reclassifiers
Accurately monitor oil-mist flow. Mist Reclassifiers meter the flow of oil mist particles to the bearings.
| P/N | SCFM | BI |
|---|---|---|
| 45200101 | .09 | 3 |
| 45200102 | .18 | 6 |
| 45200103 | .30 | 10 |
| 45200104 | .45 | 15 |
| 45200105 | .60 | 20 |
Pressure Gauges
Pressure Gauges allows visual monitoring of system pressure.
| P/N | Type |
|---|---|
| 45200277 | Mist Pressure 0-100 in. H20 |
| 45200278 | Air Pressure 0-100 PSI |
BST Oil Supply Tank
- Provides storage for bulk oil
- Provides pressurized oil supply to oil mist console
DST Oil Supply Tank
- Designed for use with TFH closed-loop system
- Provides automatic oil supply to oil mist console
- Coalesces return oil mist
- Designed for Class 1, Group D, Division 2 areas
Engineered Products
Reciprocating Compressor Lubrication Components
Check Valves
Check valves ensure lubricant flows in one direction only. In doing so, check valves help maintain lubricant in the line and prevent lubricant from re-entering the valve assembly.
Cold Climate Panel Systems
T.F. Hudgins constructs custom, cold-climate lubrication panels that deliver excellent protection against lubricant contamination from the surrounding environment. These systems are fully enclosed and insulated, with all necessary heaters and thermostats to control the temperature of the oil or grease being used in your system.
Features and Benefits
- Windows in the enclosure allow you to easily read monitors, pressure gauges and other equipment without opening doors and exposing the system to outside conditions
- Optional locking cabinets restrict access to the system
- Available in any material and may be sized to fit any piece of machinery
- Designed with MVB or box lubricators to suit any application
- A variety of MVB and box pump designs can be used to achieve a broad spectrum of lubrication flow rates
- Offered with a wide range of shutdown equipment to meet the needs of any application, location and working conditions
- Custom hand-priming unit enables manual priming and purging of the lube system
Enclosed Panel Systems
T.F. Hudgins provides custom lubrication systems with enclosed panels for harsh or hazardous conditions. Enclosed-panel designs help protect your valuable machinery by eliminating the risk of lubricant contamination from the surrounding environment.
Features and Benefits
- Available in any material and may be sized to fit any piece of machinery
- Custom hand-priming unit enables manual priming and purging of the lube system
- Available with locking cabinets to restrict access to system components
- Windows in the enclosure allow you to easily read monitors, pressure gauges and other equipment without opening doors and exposing the system to outside conditions
- Designed with MVB or box lubricators to suit any application
- A variety of MVB pump designs can be used to achieve a broad spectrum of lubrication flow rates
- Offered with a wide range of shutdown equipment to meet the needs of any application, location and working conditions
Gerhardt Lubrication Pumps
The Gerhardt PE AD lubricating pump is an in-line, positive displacement, plunger-type unit capable of delivering accurate quantities of fluid under high pressure for both lubricating and process requirements. The pump is capable of delivering precisely metered amounts of fluid under a wide range of pressures and is especially suited for use with centralized lubricating systems.
The Gerhardt pump has been a mainstay in industrial applications, especially in pipeline and gas transmission compressors, as well as in industrial mixers used for compounding rubber and plastics.
T.F. Hudgins, Incorporated, is the exclusive source for Gerhardt lubricating pumps and provides all manufacturing, sales and support.
Versatility.
The Gerhardt pump can be supplied in one, two, three or four cylinder versions. Each cylinder can deliver a different lubricant for either lube oil or process oil service. It can be driven from either the right or left hand side.
High Performance.
The pump delivers precisely metered amounts of fluid and is capable of generating extreme high volumes and pressures.
Robust Construction.
The pump housing is made of aircraft grade aluminum and all steel wear parts are hardened. The unit is ruggedly constructed for decades of reliable service.
Features & Benefits
- Supplied with up to four cylinders
- Each cylinder can deliver a different lubricant
- High-volume, high-pressure operation
- Durable construction
- Complete repair and support services from T.F. Hudgins
L-Shaped Panels
Custom L-shaped panels from T. F. Hudgins are designed with MVB or box lubricators to suit your application requirements.
Features and Benefits
- Offered with a wide range of shutdown equipment to meet the needs of any application, location and working conditions
- The panel design helps protect your equipment by eliminating the risk of oil contamination
- A variety of MVB pump designs can be used to achieve a broad spectrum of lubrication flow rates
- Custom hand-priming unit on every system enables manual priming
Lube Sentry
The Lube Sentry Provides automatic warning and shutdown of compressors, pumps and engines when oil is not flowing properly.
Features and Benefits
- Offered with a wide range of shutdown equipment to meet the needs of any application, location and working conditions
- The panel design helps protect your equipment by eliminating the risk of oil contamination
- A variety of MVB pump designs can be used to achieve a broad spectrum of lubrication flow rates
- Custom hand-priming unit on every system enables manual priming
Lube-Line Alert
The Lube-Line Alert protects compressors, pumps and engines by indicating “flow” or “no flow” for a single line in any centralized lubrication system. It is explosion-proof with multiple features to indicate single-line flow levels.
MJ Divider Valve Assemblies
T.F. Hudgins offers additional divider valve assembly designs for effective lubrication in a wide variety of applications. Each offers modular, stackable subplate/ valve design to simplify system planning, installation and maintenance.
Features and Benefits
- Bypass section available
- Suitable for grease or oil applications
- Up to 16 lubrication points
- Inlets and outlets available in SAE, NPT and BSP threads
- Up to 3,500 psi
- Built-in check valves help keep lines full
- Replaces DropsA®, Lincoln®, SB® and CC Technology
block valve assemblies - Available in stainless steel
MSP Divider Valve Assemblies
Designed for low-pressure grease or oil applications, the MSP divider valve assembly provides precise monitoring and positive feedback. MSP assemblies are simple to install and operate. The modular design provides complete flexibility.
Each assembly includes a minimum of three working valve sections and a base plate comprised of one inlet, one end and any number of intermediates, depending on the number of valve sections required (minimum of 3 and maximum of 8). This design provides from 1 to 16 working outlets with the use of crossport and singling plates. Each outlet is equipped with internal check valves. External check valves are available to keep the lines full and prevent lubricant from re-entering the assembly.
Features and Benefits
- Suitable for grease or oil applications
- Up to 16 lubrication points
- Inlets and outlets available in SAE, NPT and BSP threads
- Up to 3,500 psi
- Built-in check valves help keep lines full
- Replaces DropsA®, Lincoln®, SB®and CC Technology block valve assemblies
- Available in stainless steel
- Bypass section available to enable or eliminate lube points in the future
MVB Pump Packages
MVB lubrication systems were developed to handle the higher operating pressures typically seen in the gas engine and compressor industry and to offer the advantages of a series progressive system over a box lubrication system.
Configurations.
With two pump sizes, 10 final drive gear ratios and six drive configurations, any lube rate between 2 -300 pints per day can be achieved. The MVB system provides lubricant at pressures up to 8,000 psi, among the highest in the industry.
Lubricant Cleanliness.
A filter/primer assembly is available with a choice of a 10 or 25 micron filter element that prevents contaminants or particles from reaching the pump or the lubrication point. It has a unique self-scrubbing feature that lowers the frequency of filter changes.
Durability.
All working parts are totally enclosed and protected from dirt, water and impurities. Each moving part is self-lubricated at all times by the fluid in the reservoir.
Features and Benefits
- One main supply from a single pump
- Central monitoring of normal operation
- Automatic proportioning through positive displacement valves
- Quick indication of problem areas
- Rugged construction for durability
- Pump output is easily adjustable
- Easy serviceability: pumps can be added or replaced quickly
- Pump piston stroke has sufficient volume to handle “aerated oil” without risk of air-lock
- Replaces Premier® PLP and Lincoln® MCLP pump packages
MXP Divider Valve Assemblies
T.F. Hudgins offers additional divider valve assembly designs for effective lubrication in a wide variety of applications. Each offers modular, stackable subplate/ valve design to simplify system planning, installation and maintenance.
Features and Benefits
- Bypass section available
- Suitable for grease or oil applications
- Up to 16 lubrication points
- Inlets and outlets available in SAE, NPT and BSP threads
- Up to 3,500 psi
- Built-in check valves help keep lines full
- Replaces DropsA®, Lincoln®, SB® and CC Technology
block valve assemblies - Available in stainless steel
Sight Bottle Assemblies
Sight Bottle Assemblies allow viewing of oil quality and capture of oil samples at the low point of the bearing housing.
| P/N | Size |
|---|---|
| 45200152 | 1/4″ NPT |
| 45200153 | 1/2″ NPT |
TFH Series Divider Valves
TFH Series Divider Valves are designed for higher pressure applications up to 7,500 psi.
TFH divider valves precisely proportion a volume of oil to satisfy the different requirements of every point in a lube system. They operate in sequential fashion to ensure that no point is missed. Series-Progressive design provides ready monitoring capabilities.
Component:
Each assembly includes a minimum of three working valve sections and a base plate comprised of one inlet, one end and any number of intermediates, depending on the number of valve sections required (minimum of 3 and maximum of 8). This design provides from 1 to 16 working outlets with the use of crossport and singling plates. Each outlet is equipped with internal check valves. External check valves are available to keep the lines full and prevent lubricant from re-entering the assembly.
Soft-seal O-ring construction and indicator ports minimize leakage and reduce maintenance.
Options:
A modular, stackable sub-plate design provides maximum application flexibility and simplifies build-up, installation and maintenance. Accessory components are available for visual diagnostics and electrical monitoring.
Trabon Manual Pumps
Provide a simple, cost-effective way to operate manual oil or grease systems, purge oil or grease systems and test the performance of divider valves. Supplied in a compact, protective case.
WMP III Maxi Monitor Controller
The WMP III Maxi Monitor Controller is a microprocessor-based controller designed to schedule lube intervals and monitor the operation of Trabon pumps and divider valves.
Engineered Products
Hyper Compressor Lubrication Components
T.F. Hudgins offers custom lubrication systems designed specifically for high-pressure (“hyper”) gas compressors.
High Pressure Suction Systems
These systems operate with minimal maintenance to help increase MTBF and eliminate unscheduled downtime in all types of hyper compressors.
Features and Benefits
- Day tank is equipped with a sloped bottom to reduce the risk of oil contamination
- Pressurized system dramatically reduces wear by enabling the use of gear oil in the lube box
- Pump design prevents the entry of wear debris, significantly extending pump life
- Sight glass design accepts a threaded plug, ensuring a complete seal
- Sight glass is made from a durable plastic
- Indicator/Shutdown Options
T.F. Hudgins lubrication systems can incorporate flow measurement capabilities to display the amount of oil each pump is displacing, as well as alarms to signal if a pump stops working. A wide range of shutdown equipment is also available to accommodate any operational requirements.
Manzel Box Lubricators
This is a standard Pump-to-Point system in which pumps mounted on a common reservoir dispense oil to a single lube point operated by individual cams on a camshaft.
Manzel® box lubricators use model 88 and 76 pumps, which are available in three plunger sizes: 3/16 inch, 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch. Reservoir sizes range from 4 pints to 40 pints and accommodate up to 24 pumps. Pumps are available with electric heaters and thermostats, automatic fill, low level switches and shaft rotation alarms. Manzel® box lubricators are suitable for pressures up to 7,500 psi.
Drive Options.
Options range from a 1:1 direct drive to a 400:1 high-ratio drive. Drives may be mounted on the left or right end of the reservoir, with both rotary or ratchet styles available. Motor packages may be custom-designed for your lubrication needs.
Durability.
All working parts are totally enclosed and protected from dirt, water and impurities. Each moving part is self-lubricated at all times by the fluid in the reservoir.
Flexibility.
Manzel® box lubricators are designed to easily interchange with other makes and models of lubricators used in petrochemical refineries, gas transmission plants, food processing mixers, lumber, rubber and other applications.
Features and Benefits
- Cost-effective oil systems using standard components
- Rugged construction for durability
- Saves system design costs and decreases lead time
- Precise camshaft alignment ensures accurate lubrication
- Can be used outdoors in harsh environments such as ammonia and sour gas
- Easy-to-service pumps can be added or replaced quickly
- Pump output is easily adjustable
Manzel Model High Pressure Lubricators
Manzel® High-Pressure force feed lubricators have precision metering pumps operated by a single cam on a camshaft. They dispense lubricant from a rugged, cast-iron reservoir containing the lubricant to be dispensed.
Manzel® High-Pressure lubricators are specified by leading equipment builders in the chemical and petrochemical industries in the United States, Europe, Japan and South America.
Versatility.
Manzel® High-Pressure lubricators are available with various drive arrangements to accommodate a broad range of lubricants, viscosities and required line pressures. Three pump options are available: HP-15, HP-50 and HP-60.
Easier Service & Operation.
These “Dri-Vac” sealed units make it easier to remove pumps for service and replacement by eliminating the need to disassemble the complete lubricator assembly.
A single hand adjustment of the regulator knob regulates feed, from a fraction of a drop to full pump capacity.
Features and Benefits
Model GBL 7500 Pump
The Model 7500 pump is a heavy-duty precision metering pump capable of accurately pumping small flows of either mineral or synthetic oil to machinery injection points. The single-piston pump is mechanically driven from a camshaft in the reservoir and is adjustable from 1 to 27 drops per stroke, depending on the piston size.
Pressures.
The pump can develop pressures up to 7,500 psi, depending on the piston size (3/16, 1/4 or 3/8 inch).
Applications.
Model 7500 Pumps are designed for use in MBL lubricators with 1/2-inch rise cams.
Durability.
A hardened steel roller-rocker arm following a cam actuates the pump and reduces torque. The round
sight glass is one-piece, injection-molded material that is impervious to ultraviolet rays and mineral and synthetic oils.
Features and Benefits
Engineered Products
Grease Lubrication Components
Modu-Flow Pump Packages
The Modu-Flo® concept provides a proven, cost-effective way to assemble customized oil and grease lubrication systems that meet your specific requirements using standard, modular components.
Configurations.
With a choice of 13 reservoir sizes, nine pumps, gauges, low level indicator and pressure indicator options, your system can be custom designed to meet any lube rate in any working condition. Optional timers and controllers provide the necessary information to help control oil or grease consumption.
Pumps are available with pneumatic and hydraulic actuation, with a wide range of adjustability. Pumps can also be single- or double-acting.
Reservoirs are available in plastic or metal depending on your requirements.
Features and Benefits
- Adjustable displacement at the turn of a screw
- Suitable for grease and oil application
- Multiple reservoir sizes and materials
- Cost-effective oil systems using standard components
- Dependable operation, backed by factory trained personnel
- Saves system design costs and lead time
Why T.F. Hudgins
Engineered Solutions. Proven Performance.
For more than 80 years, T.F. Hudgins has helped industrial organizations improve equipment reliability through engineered lubrication solutions, application expertise, and responsive technical support. From standard products to custom-engineered systems, we deliver dependable solutions built for demanding industrial applications.
