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Effective Air Preparation 07 Oil-Fog Lubricator T84 P82 Micro-fog® Lubricator T82 P84 When it comes to compressed air valves and cylinders, proper and regular lubrication can greatly extend the life of equipment. Even on pre-lubricated valves and cylinders, using a lubricator will extend the life of units by three or four times. Most manufacturers only offer one type of technology 'Oil-fog' sometimes referred to as high delivery units. These units are best suited for lubricating over short distances where wet-out is required early. Norgren offer a second unique technology which is now widely used in the industry , the Micro-fog®. Designed for lubricating over long distances where particles must reach the furthest parts of intricate systems. Suited to; control circuitry, multiple valve / actuator systems. The oil drips are atomised in the bowl and stay in suspension longer. One of the most underutilised products in the industry is the shut- off valve that can lock out, tag out (LOTO) while personnel are performing maintenance and repair on a compressed air system. It is best practice to use multiple pad locks to require both the supervisor of the area, as well as the maintenance person, to unlock the shut-off valve once they agree when the system is safe to be turned back on. The valve is designed to be locked in the closed position. In the closed position the primary air is isolated and the secondary air is exhausted to atmosphere via the valves threaded exhaust port. 7 Add shut-off valves to provide safety during maintenance Wear and tear is a major concern for compressed air system components. Hard starts put more strain on the system than is generally recognised. By incorporating smooth start valves, users can greatly reduce start up wear. Furthermore, so start valves increase the safety of the system. Injuries can occur if people are near equipment that moves or snaps into place when compressed air is introduced to a system. As well as factories being responsible for having safe working areas machine builders are responsible for ensuring their machines are designed and built with safety in mind and have an obligation to comply with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. In addition to supporting compliance with this directive the application of the So Start/Dump valve helps designers comply with ISO12100 and ISO13849-2 (basic safety principles). 9 Incorporate soft start valves 8 Use lubrication as part of your maintenance