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This tool simplifies lubricant application

| By Mary Page Bailey and Gerald Ondrey

The Model 1154 Lincoln dual-piston lever-action grease gun (photo) features a thumb-operated switch that allows users to toggle between high-volume and high-pressure lubricant application modes. This makes it easier for technicians working on a wide range of equipment to quickly adjust the tool to match changing lubrication requirements as they work. For high-volume applications, the Model 1154 requires just one-third the number of strokes, compared to standard grease guns, to apply the same amount of lubricant. The high-volume position allows efficient greasing of all lubrication points with fewer strokes. Large joints, bushings and bearings can be filled quickly. It is also suitable for lubricating large surface areas. If high pressure is needed, such as when a fitting is blocked, it can be difficult for an operator to clear, but in Model 1154’s standard pressure position, the tool can more easily open the fitting without an operator having to apply excessive force. — SKF, Inc., Lansdale, Pa.

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