Automation and Robotics - Lincoln
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Lubrication Equipment
Lubrication equipment is the unsung hero behind the seamless operation of machinery across diverse industries. Its significance lies in its ability to ensure optimal performance and durability of critical components. This versatile range of tools encompasses automated lubrication systems, the backbone of heavy machinery, and precision lubrication instruments designed for the most intricate mechanical parts. By mitigating friction and wear, lubrication equipment not only extends the lifespan of machinery but also safeguards against corrosion and dissipates excess heat, maintaining machinery efficiency at its peak. From gears that turn without a hitch to bearings that glide effortlessly, adequate lubrication is the linchpin of smooth machinery operation. Moreover, it goes beyond mere upkeep; it reduces downtime, cost savings, and heightened overall productivity. In the intricate world of machinery maintenance, lubrication equipment stands tall as the cornerstone of reliability and performance.
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Lincoln's 274014 caster kit adds rolling mobility to the equipment, making it essential for Lincoln portable equipment. Centro is a factory-authorized Lincoln distributor.
$37.58$46.35
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a split wrap tubing protection (18-inch), the Lincoln 274031 wraps around hoses and tubing to protect against abrasion. Engineered for Lincoln hose and tubing protection. Stocked by Centro, an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$21.87$26.97
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 274047 is a 1/4-inch nylon tubing (25 feet, gray) that provides a 25-foot spool for localized installations. Designed for Lincoln centralized lubrication installations. Centro distributes this product as an authorized Lincoln dealer.
$58.38$72.00
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 274048 1/4-inch nylon tubing (50 feet, gray) from Lincoln provides a 50-foot spool for shorter runs. It fits into Lincoln centralized lubrication installations. Provided by Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$96.72$119.29
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln centralized lubrication installations, the Lincoln 274049 is a 1/4-inch nylon tubing (100 feet, gray). It provides a 100-foot spool for medium-length runs. Centro is an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$166.75$205.66
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This 1/4-inch nylon tubing (500 feet, gray) (Lincoln 274050) provides a 500-foot spool of flexible tubing for long lubrication runs. Use it in Lincoln centralized lubrication installations. Available from Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$600.25$740.33
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a vice jaw assembly, the Lincoln 274062 clamps the workpiece in position for service operations. Engineered for Lincoln pump service tools. Order from Centro, your authorized Lincoln distributor.
$297.88$367.39
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 274066 is a air piston that converts compressed air into linear motion. Designed for Lincoln air-operated pump drives. Centro is an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$188.54$232.54
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 274067 pump body from Lincoln forms the main structural housing. It fits into Lincoln pump assemblies. Available through Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$111.81$137.90
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln pump mechanisms, the Lincoln 274069 is a spring. It provides return force. Centro is a factory-authorized Lincoln distributor.
$29.61$36.52
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This air cylinder (Lincoln 274070) provides the bore for the air piston. Use it in Lincoln air-operated pump assemblies. Stocked by Centro, an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$103.91$128.16
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 274072 piston rod assembly connects the piston to the fluid section with all related hardware, making it essential for Lincoln pump assemblies. Centro distributes this product as an authorized Lincoln dealer.
$24.34$30.02
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a spring retainer, the Lincoln 274075 holds the spring end in position. Engineered for Lincoln pump assemblies. Provided by Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$10.83$13.35
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 274076 is a check retainer that holds the check valve element in position. Designed for Lincoln pump check valve assemblies. Centro is an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$7.46$9.20
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 274078 piston nut from Lincoln secures the piston to the piston rod. It fits into Lincoln pump piston assemblies. Available from Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$11.84$14.60
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln pump fluid sections, the Lincoln 274079 is a fluid cylinder. It provides the bore for the fluid piston. Supplied by Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$50.87$62.74
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This O-ring retainer (Lincoln 274081) holds the O-ring in its groove under pressure. Use it in Lincoln pump seal assemblies. Order from Centro, your authorized Lincoln distributor.
$6.25$7.70
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 274083 U-cup rod seal provides lip-type sealing on the piston rod, making it essential for Lincoln pump rod seal assemblies. Centro is an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$10.78$13.29
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a suction tube assembly, the Lincoln 274085 draws lubricant from the bottom of the container. Engineered for Lincoln pump suction assemblies. Available through Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$63.85$78.75
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 274087 is a suction tube assembly that draws lubricant from the bottom of the container. Designed for Lincoln pump suction assemblies. Centro is a factory-authorized Lincoln distributor.
$36.77$45.35
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 274090 piston seal from Lincoln seals the piston against the cylinder wall. It fits into Lincoln pump piston assemblies. Stocked by Centro, an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$27.04$33.34
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln pump check valve assemblies, the Lincoln 274092 is a poppet seal. It seals the poppet valve against its seat. Centro distributes this product as an authorized Lincoln dealer.
$42.50$52.41
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This piston seal (Lincoln 274094) seals the piston against the cylinder wall. Use it in Lincoln pump piston assemblies. Provided by Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$2.88$3.54
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 274097 split wrap tubing protection (3/8-inch) wraps around hoses and tubing to protect against abrasion, making it essential for Lincoln hose and tubing protection. Centro is an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$39.48$48.69
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 274014 caster kit adds rolling mobility to the equipment, making it essential for Lincoln portable equipment. Centro is a factory-authorized Lincoln distributor.
$37.58$46.35
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a split wrap tubing protection (18-inch), the Lincoln 274031 wraps around hoses and tubing to protect against abrasion. Engineered for Lincoln hose and tubing protection. Stocked by Centro, an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$21.87$26.97
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 274047 is a 1/4-inch nylon tubing (25 feet, gray) that provides a 25-foot spool for localized installations. Designed for Lincoln centralized lubrication installations. Centro distributes this product as an authorized Lincoln dealer.
$58.38$72.00
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 274048 1/4-inch nylon tubing (50 feet, gray) from Lincoln provides a 50-foot spool for shorter runs. It fits into Lincoln centralized lubrication installations. Provided by Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$96.72$119.29
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln centralized lubrication installations, the Lincoln 274049 is a 1/4-inch nylon tubing (100 feet, gray). It provides a 100-foot spool for medium-length runs. Centro is an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$166.75$205.66
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This 1/4-inch nylon tubing (500 feet, gray) (Lincoln 274050) provides a 500-foot spool of flexible tubing for long lubrication runs. Use it in Lincoln centralized lubrication installations. Available from Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$600.25$740.33
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a vice jaw assembly, the Lincoln 274062 clamps the workpiece in position for service operations. Engineered for Lincoln pump service tools. Order from Centro, your authorized Lincoln distributor.
$297.88$367.39
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 274066 is a air piston that converts compressed air into linear motion. Designed for Lincoln air-operated pump drives. Centro is an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$188.54$232.54
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 274067 pump body from Lincoln forms the main structural housing. It fits into Lincoln pump assemblies. Available through Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$111.81$137.90
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln pump mechanisms, the Lincoln 274069 is a spring. It provides return force. Centro is a factory-authorized Lincoln distributor.
$29.61$36.52
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This air cylinder (Lincoln 274070) provides the bore for the air piston. Use it in Lincoln air-operated pump assemblies. Stocked by Centro, an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$103.91$128.16
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 274072 piston rod assembly connects the piston to the fluid section with all related hardware, making it essential for Lincoln pump assemblies. Centro distributes this product as an authorized Lincoln dealer.
$24.34$30.02
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a spring retainer, the Lincoln 274075 holds the spring end in position. Engineered for Lincoln pump assemblies. Provided by Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$10.83$13.35
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 274076 is a check retainer that holds the check valve element in position. Designed for Lincoln pump check valve assemblies. Centro is an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$7.46$9.20
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 274078 piston nut from Lincoln secures the piston to the piston rod. It fits into Lincoln pump piston assemblies. Available from Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$11.84$14.60
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln pump fluid sections, the Lincoln 274079 is a fluid cylinder. It provides the bore for the fluid piston. Supplied by Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$50.87$62.74
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This O-ring retainer (Lincoln 274081) holds the O-ring in its groove under pressure. Use it in Lincoln pump seal assemblies. Order from Centro, your authorized Lincoln distributor.
$6.25$7.70
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 274083 U-cup rod seal provides lip-type sealing on the piston rod, making it essential for Lincoln pump rod seal assemblies. Centro is an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$10.78$13.29
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a suction tube assembly, the Lincoln 274085 draws lubricant from the bottom of the container. Engineered for Lincoln pump suction assemblies. Available through Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$63.85$78.75
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 274087 is a suction tube assembly that draws lubricant from the bottom of the container. Designed for Lincoln pump suction assemblies. Centro is a factory-authorized Lincoln distributor.
$36.77$45.35
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 274090 piston seal from Lincoln seals the piston against the cylinder wall. It fits into Lincoln pump piston assemblies. Stocked by Centro, an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$27.04$33.34
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln pump check valve assemblies, the Lincoln 274092 is a poppet seal. It seals the poppet valve against its seat. Centro distributes this product as an authorized Lincoln dealer.
$42.50$52.41
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This piston seal (Lincoln 274094) seals the piston against the cylinder wall. Use it in Lincoln pump piston assemblies. Provided by Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$2.88$3.54
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 274097 split wrap tubing protection (3/8-inch) wraps around hoses and tubing to protect against abrasion, making it essential for Lincoln hose and tubing protection. Centro is an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$39.48$48.69
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
FAQS
- Getting started with industrial automation begins with identifying the tasks that are repetitive, hazardous, labor-intensive, or quality-critical — these are the best candidates for automation. Common first steps include adding sensors for detection and feedback, installing pneumatic or electric actuators to replace manual movements, and using PLCs or smart relays to coordinate the sequence. For more advanced automation, industrial robots and collaborative robots (cobots) can handle pick-and-place, assembly, welding, palletizing, and packaging tasks with grippers and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT). Machine vision systems add inspection and quality control capabilities. Safety equipment — light curtains, safety switches, emergency stops, and guarding — is required to protect operators working near automated equipment. Centro's Automation and Robotics division offers products across all of these areas and can help you evaluate which tasks to automate first for the best return on investment.
- End-of-arm tooling (EOAT) refers to the device mounted on the end of a robotic arm that directly interacts with the workpiece — it is what allows the robot to grip, move, orient, and place parts. The most common EOAT type is the gripper, and selecting the right one depends on the workpiece material, shape, weight, and process requirements. Pneumatic grippers use compressed air and are the workhorse for general-purpose pick-and-place — they are fast, reliable, and available in parallel, angular, and three-finger configurations. Electric grippers use servo motors for programmable grip force and position, making them ideal for delicate or variable parts requiring precise control. Vacuum grippers use suction cups to handle flat, smooth, or irregularly shaped items like boxes, sheets, and glass without mechanical clamping. Magnetic grippers handle ferrous metal parts without contact mechanisms, offering quick cycle times for steel stamping and machining operations. Quick-change systems allow a single robot to swap between different EOAT types for multi-task flexibility.
- A collaborative robot — or cobot — is designed to work safely alongside human operators in a shared workspace without requiring safety fencing or caged enclosures. Cobots use built-in force and torque sensors, speed monitoring, and rounded, pinch-free designs to detect contact with a person and immediately stop or reverse motion, meeting ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066 safety standards. Traditional industrial robots operate at high speeds and forces behind safety guarding because they are not designed to detect or respond to human contact. Cobots are the right choice for applications that require human-robot interaction — tasks like machine tending, light assembly, quality inspection, and palletizing where an operator works nearby or hands off parts to the robot. They are also easier to program (often through hand-guiding or intuitive software), making them practical for small-batch and high-mix production where tasks change frequently. Traditional robots remain the better choice for high-speed, high-payload, or hazardous applications where human proximity is not needed.
- Industrial sensors detect physical conditions — presence, position, distance, temperature, pressure, level, and more — and convert them into electrical signals that PLCs and controllers use to make decisions. Selecting the right sensor starts with what you need to detect. Inductive proximity sensors detect metal objects at close range without contact and are the standard for detecting machine parts, cylinders at end-of-stroke, and metal targets on conveyors. Photoelectric sensors use light beams to detect objects at longer ranges and work on any material — through-beam, retroreflective, and diffuse types cover different range and mounting scenarios. Capacitive sensors detect both metallic and non-metallic materials including liquids, powders, and plastics, making them useful for level sensing through container walls. Ultrasonic sensors measure distance using sound waves, ideal for level measurement and position sensing of irregular surfaces. Beyond sensing type, consider the mounting environment — temperature, washdown exposure, vibration — and select the appropriate IP rating and housing material.
- Every automated or robotic work cell must include safety equipment to protect personnel from hazardous motion, in compliance with OSHA regulations and machine safety standards such as ANSI/RIA 15.06 and ISO 13849. The specific equipment depends on the risk assessment, but common components include safety light curtains that create an invisible detection field and stop the machine if a person enters the hazardous zone, safety laser scanners that monitor floor-level areas and can define warning and stop zones, safety interlock switches on access doors and gates that cut power when opened, emergency stop buttons placed within reach of operators, and safety-rated PLCs or safety relays that monitor all safety inputs and ensure the machine reaches a safe state before restarting. For collaborative robot applications, the cobot's built-in safety system may reduce the need for external guarding, but a thorough risk assessment is still required to determine whether additional measures — such as area scanners or reduced speed zones — are needed.