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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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Built for Lincoln bulk fluid systems, the Lincoln 74600 is a volume hose assembly. It routes fluid in high-volume dispensing applications. Centro is an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$335.01$491.89
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This high-pressure hose (Lincoln 75024) routes fluid under high pressure with reinforced construction. Use it in Lincoln high-pressure dispensing. Available through Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$28.53$41.88
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 75060 high-pressure hose routes fluid under high pressure with reinforced construction, making it essential for Lincoln high-pressure dispensing. Centro is a factory-authorized Lincoln distributor.
$85.24$125.15
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a high-pressure hose, the Lincoln 75084 routes fluid under high pressure with reinforced construction. Engineered for Lincoln high-pressure dispensing. Stocked by Centro, an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$95.07$139.58
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a high-pressure hose, the Lincoln 75600 routes fluid under high pressure with reinforced construction. Engineered for Lincoln high-pressure dispensing. Order from Centro, your authorized Lincoln distributor.
$441.96$648.93
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 758 is a control valve with rigid extension that controls dispensing flow with rigid reach. Designed for Lincoln metered dispensing. Centro is an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$232.54$341.44
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 758F control valve with flexible extension from Lincoln controls dispensing flow with flexible reach. It fits into Lincoln metered dispensing. Available through Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$243.73$357.87
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln grease gun and dispensing accessories, the Lincoln 75912CL is a whip hose. It provides a short, flexible connection at the dispensing point. Centro is a factory-authorized Lincoln distributor.
$11.28$16.55
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This whip hose (Lincoln 75918CL) provides a short, flexible connection at the dispensing point. Use it in Lincoln grease gun and dispensing accessories. Stocked by Centro, an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$12.67$18.59
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 75924 high-pressure hose routes fluid under high pressure with reinforced construction, making it essential for Lincoln high-pressure dispensing. Centro distributes this product as an authorized Lincoln dealer.
$38.18$47.08
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a whip hose, the Lincoln 75924CL provides a short, flexible connection at the dispensing point. Engineered for Lincoln grease gun and dispensing accessories. Provided by Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$20.23$29.70
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 75936CL is a high-pressure hose that routes fluid under high pressure with reinforced construction. Designed for Lincoln high-pressure dispensing. Centro is an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$25.04$36.76
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 75960 high-pressure hose from Lincoln routes fluid under high pressure with reinforced construction. It fits into Lincoln high-pressure dispensing. Available from Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$77.22$95.24
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln lubrication systems, the Lincoln 76024A is a hose assembly. It routes fluid between components with crimped end fittings. Supplied by Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$82.25$120.76
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This hose assembly (Lincoln 76024B) routes fluid between components with crimped end fittings. Use it in Lincoln lubrication systems. Order from Centro, your authorized Lincoln distributor.
$43.95$64.52
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 76120B hose assembly routes fluid between components with crimped end fittings, making it essential for Lincoln lubrication systems. Centro is an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$160.07$235.03
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a hose assembly, the Lincoln 76600A routes fluid between components with crimped end fittings. Engineered for Lincoln lubrication systems. Available through Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$420.29$617.11
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 76600B 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.
$491.00$720.94
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 769 control valve assembly from Lincoln controls fluid flow at the dispensing point. It fits into Lincoln metered dispensing. Stocked by Centro, an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$381.72$560.47
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This control valve (Lincoln 774) regulates fluid flow. Use it in Lincoln dispensing systems. Provided by Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$508.32$746.36
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 775 control valve assembly controls fluid flow at the dispensing point, making it essential for Lincoln metered dispensing. Centro is an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$507.49$745.15
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a control valve assembly, the Lincoln 776 controls fluid flow at the dispensing point. Engineered for Lincoln metered dispensing. Available from Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$525.23$771.19
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 778 is a shutoff valve that provides on/off flow control. Designed for Lincoln pump systems. Supplied by Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$231.88$340.46
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 779 control valve assembly from Lincoln controls fluid flow at the dispensing point. It fits into Lincoln metered dispensing. Order from Centro, your authorized Lincoln distributor.
$284.69$418.01
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln bulk fluid systems, the Lincoln 74600 is a volume hose assembly. It routes fluid in high-volume dispensing applications. Centro is an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$335.01$491.89
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This high-pressure hose (Lincoln 75024) routes fluid under high pressure with reinforced construction. Use it in Lincoln high-pressure dispensing. Available through Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$28.53$41.88
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 75060 high-pressure hose routes fluid under high pressure with reinforced construction, making it essential for Lincoln high-pressure dispensing. Centro is a factory-authorized Lincoln distributor.
$85.24$125.15
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a high-pressure hose, the Lincoln 75084 routes fluid under high pressure with reinforced construction. Engineered for Lincoln high-pressure dispensing. Stocked by Centro, an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$95.07$139.58
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a high-pressure hose, the Lincoln 75600 routes fluid under high pressure with reinforced construction. Engineered for Lincoln high-pressure dispensing. Order from Centro, your authorized Lincoln distributor.
$441.96$648.93
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 758 is a control valve with rigid extension that controls dispensing flow with rigid reach. Designed for Lincoln metered dispensing. Centro is an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$232.54$341.44
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 758F control valve with flexible extension from Lincoln controls dispensing flow with flexible reach. It fits into Lincoln metered dispensing. Available through Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$243.73$357.87
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln grease gun and dispensing accessories, the Lincoln 75912CL is a whip hose. It provides a short, flexible connection at the dispensing point. Centro is a factory-authorized Lincoln distributor.
$11.28$16.55
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This whip hose (Lincoln 75918CL) provides a short, flexible connection at the dispensing point. Use it in Lincoln grease gun and dispensing accessories. Stocked by Centro, an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$12.67$18.59
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 75924 high-pressure hose routes fluid under high pressure with reinforced construction, making it essential for Lincoln high-pressure dispensing. Centro distributes this product as an authorized Lincoln dealer.
$38.18$47.08
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a whip hose, the Lincoln 75924CL provides a short, flexible connection at the dispensing point. Engineered for Lincoln grease gun and dispensing accessories. Provided by Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$20.23$29.70
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 75936CL is a high-pressure hose that routes fluid under high pressure with reinforced construction. Designed for Lincoln high-pressure dispensing. Centro is an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$25.04$36.76
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 75960 high-pressure hose from Lincoln routes fluid under high pressure with reinforced construction. It fits into Lincoln high-pressure dispensing. Available from Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$77.22$95.24
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln lubrication systems, the Lincoln 76024A is a hose assembly. It routes fluid between components with crimped end fittings. Supplied by Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$82.25$120.76
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This hose assembly (Lincoln 76024B) routes fluid between components with crimped end fittings. Use it in Lincoln lubrication systems. Order from Centro, your authorized Lincoln distributor.
$43.95$64.52
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 76120B hose assembly routes fluid between components with crimped end fittings, making it essential for Lincoln lubrication systems. Centro is an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$160.07$235.03
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a hose assembly, the Lincoln 76600A routes fluid between components with crimped end fittings. Engineered for Lincoln lubrication systems. Available through Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$420.29$617.11
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 76600B 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.
$491.00$720.94
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 769 control valve assembly from Lincoln controls fluid flow at the dispensing point. It fits into Lincoln metered dispensing. Stocked by Centro, an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$381.72$560.47
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This control valve (Lincoln 774) regulates fluid flow. Use it in Lincoln dispensing systems. Provided by Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$508.32$746.36
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 775 control valve assembly controls fluid flow at the dispensing point, making it essential for Lincoln metered dispensing. Centro is an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$507.49$745.15
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a control valve assembly, the Lincoln 776 controls fluid flow at the dispensing point. Engineered for Lincoln metered dispensing. Available from Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$525.23$771.19
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 778 is a shutoff valve that provides on/off flow control. Designed for Lincoln pump systems. Supplied by Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$231.88$340.46
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 779 control valve assembly from Lincoln controls fluid flow at the dispensing point. It fits into Lincoln metered dispensing. Order from Centro, your authorized Lincoln distributor.
$284.69$418.01
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.