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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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The 621-46326-1 dual-line valve from Lincoln controls flow in dual-line lubrication circuits. It fits into Lincoln dual-line lubrication systems. Order from Centro, your authorized Lincoln distributor.
$4,711.17$4,980.56
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This nozzle extension (Lincoln 62117) extends the reach of the dispensing nozzle. Use it in Lincoln grease gun accessories. Provided by Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$21.32$31.30
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 62130 is a 1/4-inch OD tube that provides a precision-sized lube line section. Designed for Lincoln centralized lubrication piping. Supplied by Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$34.07$42.01
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln pump assemblies, the Lincoln 62217 is a tube. It routes fluid or provides structural support. Centro is an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$62.03$76.50
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a steel tubing (25 feet), the Lincoln 62249 provides 25 feet of rigid steel lube line. Engineered for Lincoln centralized lubrication piping. Stocked by Centro, an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$61.12$75.38
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 62256 is a plastic tubing (25 feet) that provides 25 feet of flexible plastic lube line. Designed for Lincoln centralized lubrication piping. Centro distributes this product as an authorized Lincoln dealer.
$17.44$21.51
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 62278 nylon tubing (100 feet) from Lincoln provides 100 feet of nylon lube line. It fits into Lincoln centralized lubrication piping. Provided by Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$67.05$82.69
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln pump cycle monitoring, the Lincoln 623-25437-2 is a limit sensor (KG, 2.0m cable). It detects position limits with a 2-meter cable run. Centro is an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$259.98$274.84
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This pressure switch (DW 75-170 bar) (Lincoln 623-25456-2) actuates at pressures between 75 and 170 bar. Use it in Lincoln system pressure monitoring. Available from Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$732.46$774.34
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 623-25461-2 pressure switch (DW 400 bar) actuates at pressures up to 400 bar, making it essential for Lincoln high-pressure monitoring. Supplied by Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$648.84$685.94
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a pressure switch (DW 10-40 bar), the Lincoln 623-25800-2 actuates at pressures between 10 and 40 bar. Engineered for Lincoln system pressure monitoring. Order from Centro, your authorized Lincoln distributor.
$1,432.66$1,514.58
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 623-27177-1 is a pressure switch (DW 130-260 bar, Siemens) that actuates at 130-260 bar using a Siemens switch. Designed for Lincoln system pressure monitoring. Centro is an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$866.85$916.41
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 623-27208-1 pressure switch (DW 400 bar) from Lincoln actuates at pressures up to 400 bar. It fits into Lincoln high-pressure monitoring. Available through Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$1,023.43$1,081.95
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln high-pressure monitoring, the Lincoln 623-37242-1 is a pressure switch (DW 400 bar). It actuates at pressures up to 400 bar. Centro is a factory-authorized Lincoln distributor.
$1,338.00$1,414.51
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This pressure switch (DW 400 bar) (Lincoln 623-37243-1) actuates at pressures up to 400 bar. Use it in Lincoln high-pressure monitoring. Stocked by Centro, an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$863.62$913.00
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 623-37567-1 electronic pressure switch kit provides a complete electronic pressure monitoring solution, making it essential for Lincoln system pressure monitoring. Centro distributes this product as an authorized Lincoln dealer.
$1,398.62$1,478.59
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a nylon tubing (100-foot roll), the Lincoln 62357 provides a 100-foot roll of nylon lube line. Engineered for Lincoln centralized lubrication piping. Provided by Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$168.66$208.02
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 62383 is a tube that routes fluid or provides structural support. Designed for Lincoln pump assemblies. Centro is an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$26.35$32.49
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 624-25294-1 safety valve (SV, R3/8 port) from Lincoln relieves overpressure at R3/8 connections. It fits into Lincoln centralized lubrication safety. Available from Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$253.54$268.03
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln centralized lubrication safety, the Lincoln 624-25465-1 is a safety valve (SV, R3/8 port). It relieves overpressure at R3/8 connections. Supplied by Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$260.13$275.00
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This safety pressure valve (SVP, S6 port) (Lincoln 624-25478-1) relieves overpressure at S6 port connections. Use it in Lincoln progressive lubrication safety systems. Order from Centro, your authorized Lincoln distributor.
$173.89$183.83
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 624-25479-1 safety pressure valve (SVP, S6 port) relieves overpressure at S6 port connections, making it essential for Lincoln progressive lubrication safety systems. Centro is an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$279.80$295.79
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a safety pressure valve (SVP), the Lincoln 624-25480-1 relieves overpressure in progressive lubrication systems. Engineered for Lincoln progressive lubrication safety. Available through Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$303.87$321.24
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 624-25481-1 is a safety pressure valve (SVP) that relieves overpressure in progressive lubrication systems. Designed for Lincoln progressive lubrication safety. Centro is a factory-authorized Lincoln distributor.
$279.14$295.10
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 621-46326-1 dual-line valve from Lincoln controls flow in dual-line lubrication circuits. It fits into Lincoln dual-line lubrication systems. Order from Centro, your authorized Lincoln distributor.
$4,711.17$4,980.56
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This nozzle extension (Lincoln 62117) extends the reach of the dispensing nozzle. Use it in Lincoln grease gun accessories. Provided by Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$21.32$31.30
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 62130 is a 1/4-inch OD tube that provides a precision-sized lube line section. Designed for Lincoln centralized lubrication piping. Supplied by Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$34.07$42.01
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln pump assemblies, the Lincoln 62217 is a tube. It routes fluid or provides structural support. Centro is an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$62.03$76.50
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a steel tubing (25 feet), the Lincoln 62249 provides 25 feet of rigid steel lube line. Engineered for Lincoln centralized lubrication piping. Stocked by Centro, an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$61.12$75.38
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 62256 is a plastic tubing (25 feet) that provides 25 feet of flexible plastic lube line. Designed for Lincoln centralized lubrication piping. Centro distributes this product as an authorized Lincoln dealer.
$17.44$21.51
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 62278 nylon tubing (100 feet) from Lincoln provides 100 feet of nylon lube line. It fits into Lincoln centralized lubrication piping. Provided by Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$67.05$82.69
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln pump cycle monitoring, the Lincoln 623-25437-2 is a limit sensor (KG, 2.0m cable). It detects position limits with a 2-meter cable run. Centro is an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$259.98$274.84
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This pressure switch (DW 75-170 bar) (Lincoln 623-25456-2) actuates at pressures between 75 and 170 bar. Use it in Lincoln system pressure monitoring. Available from Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$732.46$774.34
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 623-25461-2 pressure switch (DW 400 bar) actuates at pressures up to 400 bar, making it essential for Lincoln high-pressure monitoring. Supplied by Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$648.84$685.94
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a pressure switch (DW 10-40 bar), the Lincoln 623-25800-2 actuates at pressures between 10 and 40 bar. Engineered for Lincoln system pressure monitoring. Order from Centro, your authorized Lincoln distributor.
$1,432.66$1,514.58
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 623-27177-1 is a pressure switch (DW 130-260 bar, Siemens) that actuates at 130-260 bar using a Siemens switch. Designed for Lincoln system pressure monitoring. Centro is an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$866.85$916.41
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 623-27208-1 pressure switch (DW 400 bar) from Lincoln actuates at pressures up to 400 bar. It fits into Lincoln high-pressure monitoring. Available through Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$1,023.43$1,081.95
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln high-pressure monitoring, the Lincoln 623-37242-1 is a pressure switch (DW 400 bar). It actuates at pressures up to 400 bar. Centro is a factory-authorized Lincoln distributor.
$1,338.00$1,414.51
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This pressure switch (DW 400 bar) (Lincoln 623-37243-1) actuates at pressures up to 400 bar. Use it in Lincoln high-pressure monitoring. Stocked by Centro, an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$863.62$913.00
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 623-37567-1 electronic pressure switch kit provides a complete electronic pressure monitoring solution, making it essential for Lincoln system pressure monitoring. Centro distributes this product as an authorized Lincoln dealer.
$1,398.62$1,478.59
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a nylon tubing (100-foot roll), the Lincoln 62357 provides a 100-foot roll of nylon lube line. Engineered for Lincoln centralized lubrication piping. Provided by Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$168.66$208.02
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 62383 is a tube that routes fluid or provides structural support. Designed for Lincoln pump assemblies. Centro is an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$26.35$32.49
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 624-25294-1 safety valve (SV, R3/8 port) from Lincoln relieves overpressure at R3/8 connections. It fits into Lincoln centralized lubrication safety. Available from Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$253.54$268.03
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln centralized lubrication safety, the Lincoln 624-25465-1 is a safety valve (SV, R3/8 port). It relieves overpressure at R3/8 connections. Supplied by Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$260.13$275.00
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This safety pressure valve (SVP, S6 port) (Lincoln 624-25478-1) relieves overpressure at S6 port connections. Use it in Lincoln progressive lubrication safety systems. Order from Centro, your authorized Lincoln distributor.
$173.89$183.83
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 624-25479-1 safety pressure valve (SVP, S6 port) relieves overpressure at S6 port connections, making it essential for Lincoln progressive lubrication safety systems. Centro is an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$279.80$295.79
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a safety pressure valve (SVP), the Lincoln 624-25480-1 relieves overpressure in progressive lubrication systems. Engineered for Lincoln progressive lubrication safety. Available through Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$303.87$321.24
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 624-25481-1 is a safety pressure valve (SVP) that relieves overpressure in progressive lubrication systems. Designed for Lincoln progressive lubrication safety. Centro is a factory-authorized Lincoln distributor.
$279.14$295.10
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.