30 years of simalube: a success story in industrial lubrication
30 years ago, the introduction of the simalube lubricant dispenser set a milestone in industrial maintenance and servicing. Since then, this automatic lubricant dispenser has become an indispensable component in many industrial applications. In this article, we take a look at the history, the technical innovations and the significant benefits that simalube has brought over the last three decades.
The beginnings:
A revolution in lubrication
In 1994, the Swiss company simatec launched the first simalube lubricant dispenser on the market. The concept was simple but revolutionary: an automatic dispenser that continuously and precisely delivers lubricant to machines and systems. Based on the unique technology of the gas development cell, the simalube set new standards in terms of functionality, reliability and sustainability. This solved many of the problems of manual lubrication, such as irregular lubrication intervals, over- or underdosing and the high amount of work involved.
Technological innovations and development
The simalube lubricant dispenser impresses with the following features, some of which have been unique since its launch:
- Stepless adjustment of the running times from 1 – 12 months
- Environmentally friendly and reusable, which reduces the ecological footprint
- Transparent housing thanks to which the function can be easily monitored visually
- Compact size
- Easy disposal
1998: The 60 ml simalube is launched under the name “shorty”
2005: The simalube family grows, the 30 and 250 ml sizes are added
2008: simalube lubricant dispensers receive Ex approval for zones 0, 20 and M1 and thus meet the highest requirements for explosion protection
2013: simatec presents another world first. The simalube 15 ml is still the smallest single-point lubricant dispenser in the world today.
2015: With the simalube IMPULSE pressure booster, simatec opens up applications in which the lubricant is supplied via longer lines.
2021: The simalube IMPULSE connect, combined with the simatec World of Maintenance app, marks simatec’s move towards digitalized products and services.
2023: The simalube family is being completely redesigned; the design and drive head are new.