Article originally published on Noria.com.
Today, several technologies exist for the relubrication of machine components. A grease gun is one of the most common. The purpose of the grease gun is to apply lubricant through an orifice to a specific point, usually with the aid of a special fitting.
Grease guns are manufactured for a number of different applications, and the most common styles include lever, pistol-grip, hand-grip, air-powered and battery-powered models. The lever style is the most economic and, therefore, the most widely used of all the grease guns.
The advantages of grease guns include low cost, ease of use once the technician is properly trained and allowing the technician to inspect the equipment during lubrication tasks. Just remember not to overlook the basics, no matter how simple these may seem.
Noria offers some great advice and helpful questions to ask when it comes to learning best practice basics for grease gun operation and use.
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