Bern University Hospital relies on automatic lubrication
«Since we installed the simalube on our ventilation motors, bearing pedestals and compressors, there have been fewer breakdowns,» explains Christian Walther, department manager HLKS (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, sanitary), section
for technology and safety at the University Hospital of Bern, where automatic lubricant dispensers from simatec ag have been recently introduced with a great deal of success.
Lowering costs
It is clear to Christian Walther that automatic lubricant dispensers can save a lot of money: «It stands to reason: the simalube is so easy and quick to use that our maintenance specialists are free to get on with more important tasks than simply lubricating machinery.» Much less time now has to be spent on lubrication than was the case when it had to be done manually, which also has a positive impact on costs.
In the current climate it is extremely important for hospitals and clinics to save money where possible, as the pressure from health insurance companies, patients and the competition to keep costs down is growing all the time.
simalube increases safety
Another crucial factor is the safety of patients, visitors and staff, which the building systems management team has to ensure. «A complete failure of ventilation motors, compressors or generating sets can have unintended and serious consequences. The reliability of simalube enables us to minimise this risk,» says Christian Walther.
simalube areas of application
Thanks to the flexible way in which it can be installed, simalube can be used to perform a wide range of lubrication tasks. Typical equipment requiring lubrication in hospitals and clinics:
– Generating sets for supplying emergency power
– Ventilators motors and compressors
– Waste presses and conveyor systems
– Goods/passenger lifts and escalators
– Air handling units
– Vehicles
simalube also offers the following benefits:
– The lubricant does not contain any harmful chemicals and, as such, meets strict clinical and environmental regulations
– The different dispenser sizes (30, 60, 125 and 250 ml) mean the product can be used for a large range of applications
– simalube delivers exactly the right amount of lubricant at the right place, which makes both ecological sense (as it is environmentally friendly) and economic sense (as it saves costs)
– Using simalube saves both time and money
– Disposal of the product does not harm the environment