Schaeffler expands its smart lubrication portfolio with the FAG OPTIME C1 Pro

Schaeffler has introduced the FAG OPTIME C1 Pro single-point lubricator to expand its smart lubrication technology lineup across industrial maintenance operations.

The FAG OPTIME C1 Pro is a fully electromechanical, single-point lubricator designed to deliver controlled, predictable lubrication for industrial rotating equipment. Designed for integration within the OPTIME Ecosystem, the unit aims to prevent premature rolling bearing wear and cut unplanned downtime across equipment including electric motors, industrial pumps, ventilation fans, and conveyor networks.

Technical Performance and Operational Parameters
The FAG OPTIME C1 Pro replaces hybrid electro-gas mechanisms with a fully electromechanical drive architecture. The unit generates an outlet operating pressure up to 15 bar, supporting both direct and indirect remote mount configurations.

With a running time of up to 24 months, a pressure capacity of up to 15 bar and lubricant cartridges that come in three sizes (60, 120 and 240 cm³), the FAG OPTIME C1 Pro can be adapted to meet a range of requirements. This broadens its range of applications across a wide variety of industrial settings, for example, in motors, pumps, ventilators, and conveyor systems.

Digital Ecosystem and Application Control
The lubricator connects to the OPTIME software ecosystem, enabling remote monitoring and operational control via mobile application or browser interface. Through the digital app, operators can pause dispensing cycles during scheduled equipment maintenance to eliminate unnecessary lubricant consumption.

The system also communicates fault diagnostics, alerting users to abnormal backpressure conditions caused by line blockages or feed point obstructions.




Additional Context
This section details technical specifications not included in the original news release.

The FAG OPTIME C1 Pro operates within an ambient temperature envelope ranging from minus 20 degrees Celsius to plus 60 degrees Celsius and accommodates grease consistency grades up to NLGI 2. Near Field Communication protocols facilitate initial device commissioning via smartphone, after which operational data and telemetry are transmitted wirelessly using mesh network technology to an OPTIME gateway for cloud analysis.

The electromechanical drive mechanism utilizes an electric motor and gear reduction train to advance a piston at calculated intervals, delivering precise volumetric doses per discharge impulse regardless of lubricant viscosity or counter-pressure. System sensors continuously monitor structural variables, including remaining cartridge fill levels, battery capacity reserve, and feed-line backpressure limits, issuing real-time fault warnings to prevent dry-running or seal blown-outs caused by clogged grease lines.

Edited by Romila DSilva, Induportals Editor, with AI assistance.