[VIDEO] Progressive vs Parallel Automatic Lubrication System

This video discusses some of the major differences of the different operating principles by which Autogreasers are designed

September 21, 2018

There are different operating principles by which Autogreasers are designed. The two most common types of ALS used on mobile equipment are Series Progressive and Parallel. This video discusses some of the major differences.

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