CLA Automatic Chain Lubrication System

The CLA lubrication system from iwis enables automatic, targeted relubrication of industrial chain drives. As a minimum quantity lubrication system, CLA continuously delivers small quantities of lubricant exactly where they are needed – directly to the chain.

Demand-based chain lubrication helps to reduce friction and wear and extend the service life of roller chains, conveyor chains and special chains. At the same time, targeted dosing can reduce lubricant consumption.

Thanks to the compact CLA lubrication pump, the system is suitable both for new machines and systems and for retrofitting existing chain drives. Depending on the application, the pump can be time-controlled or controlled via the machine PLC.

 

A key feature of the CLA system is the specially designed PU foam applicator. It acts as a lubricant reservoir and continuously delivers small quantities of lubricant to the chain exactly where they are needed.

Benefits of the CLA lubrication system

  • Reduced lubricant consumption through precise minimum-quantity lubrication
  • Reduced relubrication effort thanks to automatic lubricant supply
  • Reduced wear through continuous, demand-based lubrication
  • Cleaner machine environment without lubricant misting, as can occur with spray systems
  • Easy retrofitting into existing machines and systems
iwis CLA with 4 outlets

Automatic Chain Lubrication with CLA

The new CLA lubrication system for chain drives from iwis operates as a highly efficient minimum quantity lubrication system. The compact size of the pump makes it easy to retrofit into existing machines and systems.

A key feature of the CLA system is the special applicator made from high-performance material. It acts as a reservoir, continuously delivering small quantities of lubricant to the drive chain – exactly where they are needed. This prevents the roller chain from being temporarily undersupplied with lubricant while also avoiding unnecessarily large quantities of oil being dispensed onto the chain and into the surrounding area of the chain drive.

The system is available in the following versions:

  • Time-controlled (TC version)
  • Pulse-controlled (PC version)

The CLA pumps can either be operated independently using time control or easily integrated into the machine PLC.

iwis PU-foam-applicator sprockets chain

How CLA Minimum-Quantity Lubrication Works

The CLA minimum-quantity lubrication system delivers lubricant precisely and continuously to the required lubrication points of the chain. This helps reduce lubricant consumption while supporting reliable lubrication of the chain joint. Less excess lubricant also contributes to a cleaner machine environment.

The PU foam applicators store the lubricant dispensed by the pump at defined intervals and continuously transfer it to the chain in small quantities. This enables demand-based lubrication and efficient use of lubricant.

Technical benefits of CLA Lubrication

  • Precise lubricant metering – lubricant is delivered specifically to the required lubrication points, helping ensure controlled and consistent chain lubrication.
  • Continuous lubricant transfer – PU foam applicators store the lubricant supplied intermittently by the pump and continuously transfer it to the chain in small quantities.
  • Flexible system control – lubrication intervals can be controlled according to the application, enabling demand-based lubricant supply and integration into existing machine concepts.
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CLA Lubrication Pump

Its compact size makes it easy to retrofit into existing machines and systems.

 

Highlights

  • Powerful with a maximum delivery pressure of 70 bar
  • Capacity for 500 ml of lubricating oil
  • Easy oil refilling
  • Depending on the pump version and distributor used, several lubrication points can be supplied simultaneously
  • With suitable distributors, up to 16 lubrication points can be supplied
  • One pump body: maximum of two outlets
  • Pulse-controlled version also available with two pump bodies: up to four outlets are possible, and the oil quantity of both pumps can be adjusted separately

CLA Lubrication Pump Versions

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CLA High-Performance Chain Oils

Two lubricants – ideally matched to applications using the iwis CLA lubrication system and perfectly suited for chain relubrication.

 

 

CLA Oil HP

  • High-performance oil with PTFE for outstanding wear and corrosion protection
  • Highly effective additives provide excellent penetration properties while the high viscosity ensures excellent resistance to being thrown off
  • Ideally suited for high-speed chain drives

 

 Colour  White
 Viscosity at 40 °C  2.500 mm²/s
 Density at +15 °C  0,92 g/cm³
 Temperature range  -10 °C bis +80 °C
 Container  5-litre cannister

 

CLA Oil Food

  • Low-viscosity, high-performance lubricant with excellent penetration properties, enhanced wear protection and NSF H1 food-grade approval
  • Selected additives enable the lubricant to penetrate effectively into the chain joint
  • The highly resistant, adhesive lubricant also provides excellent noise-reducing properties

 

 Colour  Yellowish, clear
 Viscosity at 40 °C  141 mm²/s
 Density at +15 °C  0.867 g/cm³
 Temperature range  -15 °C to +120 °C
 Container  5-litre cannister

 

Automatic Lubrication for Industrial Chain Drives

The CLA automatic chain lubrication system is designed for the controlled relubrication of industrial chain drives. It can be used with roller chains, conveyor chains and special chains in a wide range of machinery and production systems.

Thanks to its compact design, the CLA system can be integrated into new machines or retrofitted to existing chain drives. Depending on the application, lubrication can be time-controlled or integrated into the machine PLC for demand-based lubricant supply.

Precise lubricant application directly at the required lubrication points supports reliable chain lubrication while helping to reduce lubricant consumption, manual relubrication effort and wear.

iwis CLA lubricating roller made from PU foam
iwis CLA hose
iwis PU-foam-applicator sprockets

CLA Lubrication System Accessories

 

In addition to the CLA pump, iwis also supplies the appropriate connectors and hoses, allowing a complete set to be configured specifically for the respective application.

For more information, please refer to the CLA Operating Manual.

 

Overview of all CLA accessories

  • Lubricating roller made from PU foam
  • Lubrication sprockets
  • PA 12-PHL 6x3x1.5 hose
  • Push-in hose connectors for 6 mm hose, available with various threads
  • Adapters for lubrication points
  • 4-pole cable with M12x1 connector

 

 

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