Bijur Delimon Oilers

Oilers and automatic lubricators from Bijur Delimon are designed to deliver continuous or controlled oil lubrication to critical machine components. These units help ensure bearings, slides, chains, and other moving parts receive the proper oil volume at regular intervals—reducing wear, extending equipment life, and improving reliability.

What Are Oilers?

Oilers are self-contained lubrication devices that dispense measured amounts of oil to lubrication points. Unlike manual oiling, automatic oilers operate while machinery is running, providing consistent lubrication without constant human intervention. They are often used in applications with moderate lubrication needs where fluid grease is not required.

Where Oilers Are Used

Bijur Delimon oilers are used across a range of industrial equipment, including:

• Conveyor chains and roller bearings
• Bushings and slides on machining centers
• Cam drives and pivot points
• Rack and pinion guides
• Light- to medium-duty production equipment

Types of Oilers

• Vent-type oilers – Simple, gravity-assisted oil delivery for low-pressure applications.
• Reservoir oilers – Larger capacity units with adjustable metering for moderate duty.
• Automatic timed oilers – Controlled oil distribution at set intervals.

Why Oilers Matter

Proper oil lubrication prevents metal-to-metal contact, reduces heat build-up, and lowers friction at moving interfaces. Continuous oil delivery improves machine performance, reduces wear, and decreases downtime due to lubrication neglect or inconsistent manual greasing.

When to Use Oilers

• Where components require frequent, light oil lubrication
• When manual oiling is difficult, unsafe, or inconsistent
• For slides, bearings, and guides in moderate-duty applications
• When automated lubrication improves uptime and reduces maintenance labor

When Oilers May Not Be Appropriate

• In heavy-duty or high-pressure lubrication systems requiring fluid grease
• Where metered oil delivery must be synchronized with machine cycles
• In systems that require integrated monitoring with pressure or fault feedback

How Oilers Work Within a Lubrication System

Oilers dispense a controlled flow of lubricant from a reservoir or timed mechanism through tubing or direct feed. In simple units, oil flows by gravity or wicking. In timed or automatic models, oil is released at set intervals without operator intervention, ensuring that moving parts receive frequent lubrication.

Common Mistakes and Misapplications

• Using oilers where grease or high viscosity lubrication is required
• Installing oilers without considering flow direction or location
• Failing to maintain reservoir levels or replace worn metering elements

Benefits of Bijur Delimon Oilers & Automatic Lubricators

• Consistent oil delivery with minimal manual effort
• Extended machine life through improved lubrication
• Reduced maintenance labor and scheduled greasing
• Cleaner operation than manual application
• Designed for compatibility with many industrial lubrication systems

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between an oiler and a lubrication pump?
Oilers provide localized or timed oil distribution to specific machine points, while lubrication pumps push oil or grease through a centralized system of tubing and injectors for multiple locations.

Can oilers be used with automated lubrication systems?
Yes, many oilers can work with tubing or small distribution networks, but high-duty or multi-point systems often benefit more from centralized pumps and controllers.

How often should an oiler reservoir be checked?
Reservoirs should be checked regularly based on machine usage and oil consumption patterns to avoid dry running.

Related Components

• Automatic Lubrication Pumps
• Distribution Components
• Injectors and Meter Units
• Controllers and Monitoring Devices