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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As a solenoid valve, the Lincoln 68586 provides electrically actuated flow control. Engineered for Lincoln automated lubrication systems. Provided by Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$907.16$1,118.87
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 68587 is a spray nozzle that atomizes fluid into a spray pattern. Designed for Lincoln spray equipment. Centro is an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$303.48$320.83
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 68593 chain from Lincoln provides mechanical linkage. It fits into Lincoln pump assemblies. Available from Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$5.62$6.92
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln pump/reel drive assemblies, the Lincoln 68602-7 is a worm assembly. It provides worm gear reduction for the drive mechanism. Supplied by Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$34.58$42.64
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This register assembly (Lincoln 68602-8) counts and displays metered volume. Use it in Lincoln meter assemblies. Order from Centro, your authorized Lincoln distributor.
$170.84$210.70
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 68615 tube connector joins two tubes end-to-end, making it essential for Lincoln tubing connections. Centro is an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$13.37$16.48
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a tee, the Lincoln 68615-1 provides a T-shaped three-way connection. Engineered for Lincoln plumbing. Available through Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$4.64$5.72
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 68620 is a hose assembly that routes fluid between components with crimped end fittings. Designed for Lincoln lubrication systems. Centro is a factory-authorized Lincoln distributor.
$153.24$225.00
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 68645 pipe plug from Lincoln seals a pipe opening. It fits into Lincoln plumbing. Stocked by Centro, an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$3.49$4.30
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln pump check mechanisms, the Lincoln 68649 is a steel ball. It provides the seating element in check valve assemblies. Centro distributes this product as an authorized Lincoln dealer.
$9.93$12.24
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This air cock (Lincoln 68740) provides on/off control of compressed air. Use it in Lincoln pneumatic systems. Provided by Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$32.16$39.66
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 68755 chain provides mechanical linkage, making it essential for Lincoln pump assemblies. Centro is an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$3.78$4.66
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a micro switch, the Lincoln 68758 detects position with a precision snap-action contact. Engineered for Lincoln pump control circuits. Available from Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$64.96$80.12
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 68759 is a enclosure that houses and protects electrical components. Designed for Lincoln pump control systems. Supplied by Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$150.54$185.67
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln pump inlet filtration, the Lincoln 68849 is a strainer. It filters particles from the fluid stream. Centro is an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$39.72$48.98
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This cover (Lincoln 68850) protects internal components. Use it in Lincoln equipment. Available through Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$58.77$72.48
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 68874 brush provides contact or cleaning action, making it essential for Lincoln equipment maintenance. Centro is a factory-authorized Lincoln distributor.
$167.82$177.41
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a hydraulic coupler, the Lincoln 68887 provides a quick-disconnect hydraulic connection. Engineered for Lincoln hydraulic systems. Stocked by Centro, an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$108.27$133.53
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 68887-1 is a plug that provides a connection or seal. Designed for Lincoln equipment. Centro distributes this product as an authorized Lincoln dealer.
$24.15$29.78
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 68887-2 lubrication system component from Lincoln serves a critical function in Lincoln equipment. It fits into Lincoln lubrication systems. Provided by Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$69.33$85.51
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln dispensing systems, the Lincoln 689 is a pump. It transfers fluid under pressure. Centro is an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$1,208.22$1,774.03
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This ring (Lincoln 68908) provides retention or spacing. Use it in Lincoln pump assemblies. Available from Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$3.13$3.86
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 68933 retaining ring locks components on a shaft or in a bore, making it essential for Lincoln pump assemblies. Supplied by Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$23.36$28.81
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a connector, the Lincoln 68943 provides a fluid or electrical connection. Engineered for Lincoln equipment assemblies. Order from Centro, your authorized Lincoln distributor.
$5.02$6.19
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a solenoid valve, the Lincoln 68586 provides electrically actuated flow control. Engineered for Lincoln automated lubrication systems. Provided by Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$907.16$1,118.87
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 68587 is a spray nozzle that atomizes fluid into a spray pattern. Designed for Lincoln spray equipment. Centro is an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$303.48$320.83
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 68593 chain from Lincoln provides mechanical linkage. It fits into Lincoln pump assemblies. Available from Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$5.62$6.92
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln pump/reel drive assemblies, the Lincoln 68602-7 is a worm assembly. It provides worm gear reduction for the drive mechanism. Supplied by Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$34.58$42.64
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This register assembly (Lincoln 68602-8) counts and displays metered volume. Use it in Lincoln meter assemblies. Order from Centro, your authorized Lincoln distributor.
$170.84$210.70
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 68615 tube connector joins two tubes end-to-end, making it essential for Lincoln tubing connections. Centro is an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$13.37$16.48
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a tee, the Lincoln 68615-1 provides a T-shaped three-way connection. Engineered for Lincoln plumbing. Available through Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$4.64$5.72
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 68620 is a hose assembly that routes fluid between components with crimped end fittings. Designed for Lincoln lubrication systems. Centro is a factory-authorized Lincoln distributor.
$153.24$225.00
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 68645 pipe plug from Lincoln seals a pipe opening. It fits into Lincoln plumbing. Stocked by Centro, an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$3.49$4.30
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln pump check mechanisms, the Lincoln 68649 is a steel ball. It provides the seating element in check valve assemblies. Centro distributes this product as an authorized Lincoln dealer.
$9.93$12.24
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This air cock (Lincoln 68740) provides on/off control of compressed air. Use it in Lincoln pneumatic systems. Provided by Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$32.16$39.66
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 68755 chain provides mechanical linkage, making it essential for Lincoln pump assemblies. Centro is an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$3.78$4.66
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a micro switch, the Lincoln 68758 detects position with a precision snap-action contact. Engineered for Lincoln pump control circuits. Available from Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$64.96$80.12
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 68759 is a enclosure that houses and protects electrical components. Designed for Lincoln pump control systems. Supplied by Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$150.54$185.67
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln pump inlet filtration, the Lincoln 68849 is a strainer. It filters particles from the fluid stream. Centro is an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$39.72$48.98
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This cover (Lincoln 68850) protects internal components. Use it in Lincoln equipment. Available through Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$58.77$72.48
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 68874 brush provides contact or cleaning action, making it essential for Lincoln equipment maintenance. Centro is a factory-authorized Lincoln distributor.
$167.82$177.41
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a hydraulic coupler, the Lincoln 68887 provides a quick-disconnect hydraulic connection. Engineered for Lincoln hydraulic systems. Stocked by Centro, an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$108.27$133.53
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 68887-1 is a plug that provides a connection or seal. Designed for Lincoln equipment. Centro distributes this product as an authorized Lincoln dealer.
$24.15$29.78
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 68887-2 lubrication system component from Lincoln serves a critical function in Lincoln equipment. It fits into Lincoln lubrication systems. Provided by Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$69.33$85.51
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln dispensing systems, the Lincoln 689 is a pump. It transfers fluid under pressure. Centro is an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$1,208.22$1,774.03
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This ring (Lincoln 68908) provides retention or spacing. Use it in Lincoln pump assemblies. Available from Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$3.13$3.86
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 68933 retaining ring locks components on a shaft or in a bore, making it essential for Lincoln pump assemblies. Supplied by Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$23.36$28.81
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a connector, the Lincoln 68943 provides a fluid or electrical connection. Engineered for Lincoln equipment assemblies. Order from Centro, your authorized Lincoln distributor.
$5.02$6.19
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.