Auto Lube Basics: Series Progressive Divider Valves - Part 2

Get to know the basics of an automatic lubrication system and series progressive divider valve metering devices. This video will discuss the four main components of an auto lube system which include the pump, metering device, controller and accessories.
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[@amitdalvi6130]

Excellent

[@sabrinac-d3165]

Hi with that type of divider valve does the trick with the plug where the following outlet has more lubricant still work? Or do you absolutly need a bypass?

[@GracoLubricationEquipment]

Hello! Thank you for the question. The MSP valves shown in this video are modular valves. What you are describing sounds like a monoblock, such as our Compact Series Progressive (CSP) valve. The CSP valves have an accessory called a Doubling Plug which works the way you described, but those don't work in the modular valves.
With the MSP valves, when you need to shunt the flow of one outlet to the next outlet, a component called a Crossport Bar (or Crossport Plate) is required. When the Crossport is installed it provides a path from one outlet to the next, and then a plug is installed in the first outlet.

[@ThePyre666]

Hi i'd like to know how to clean those valves..
We have old ones that we'd like to use again but the grease dried inside some of them.. is there a way to clean them without causing harm to the valve?? Thank you

[@GracoLubricationEquipment]

Hello, thanks for reaching out. We don't typically recommend trying to clean old valves, but instead, replace them if they are in that condition. In addition to being time-consuming, our current valves use FKM o-rings, the older valves used Buna rubber. The life span of Buna rubber is about 15 years, and then they may start to deteriorate. If you would still like to try to clean them, and you want more details about options you might try, please contact our Tech Assistance group at [e-mail].

[@ThePyre666]

@@GracoLubricationEquipment thank you a lot so now i understand more why they failed in the past when we tried to clean them