Bar & chain grease system

OVERVIEW

ENVIROSYS® is an eco-friendly system which completely eliminates pollution due to chain oils discharge into the environment. It is also a cost-effective system that reduces operating cost by increasing parts lifespan, minimizing shutdowns and enhancing workers safety.

ENVIROSYS® System

Patented in the USA and in Canada, and patent-pending in nearly 150 countries, the ENVIROSYS® system replaces oil used to lubricate the moving parts of a feller head with biodegradable vegetable grease. Through an ingenious centralized system using electronic control, biodegradable grease is injected under pressure, reaching and protecting the vital moving parts of a feller head up to six times more effectively than with the conventional process. Field tested for more than a year by FPInnovations-FERIC (Forest Engineering Research Institute of Canada), the ENVIROSYS® system not only proved to be reliable and resistant under extreme service conditions, but also deliver dramatic results.

ENVIROSYS®:

90% less lubricant discharged into the environment.
Eliminates inconveniences related to containers handling and recycling.
Eliminates environmental impacts by using the biodegradable grease.
Allows cost savings of 65% to 70% for feller heads lubricants.
Gives an autonomy of 36 to 48 consecutive hours with only one filling (two cartridges of two kg each).
Eliminates loss of productivity due to oil reservoirs filling since filling with our cartridges only takes a few seconds.
Allows significant savings on parts, due to the increase of lifespan for blades, chains and feed rollers.
Reduces non-productive time and shutdowns caused by parts replacement.
Increases the safety of workers who intervene less frequently on the feller head and reduces the risks due to oil being spilled on the cabin.

CHARACTERISTICS

Complete Elimination of Chain Oils

Oils are used to lubricate chain guides, sprocket wheels and cutting chains. Nearly 80% of oil that is used is vaporized by centrifugal force. ENVIROSYS® completely eliminates the use of oil for chains and feed rollers.

Cost

Return on investment within two to three months

Savings/Efficiency

Reduces the volume of lubricant used by 90%
Increases of parts lifespan by 75%
Eliminates handling and storage of chain oil containers

Environment

Eliminates 100% of toxic hydrocarbons
Eliminates solid waste (plastic containers)
Surpasses the ISO 14001 environmental standards

Safety

Eliminates oil accumulation on machinery
Reduces risks of accidents related to filling and frequent parts replacement

Productivity

Autonomy of 36 to 48 hours with only one filling
Completely eliminates shutdowns due to filling
Reduces shutdowns due to parts replacement by 75%

Installation

Installed in a few hours
Suitable for all brands

SPECIFICATIONS

The ENVIROSYS® system has a reservoir capable of storing two grease cartridges of two kg (4.4 lb.) each, an electric pump and a flexible feed pipe. An electronic control is used to regulate the grease flow for the feller head and is also used as a circuit breaker in the event of a power failure. The device is also equiped with a low level indicator which indicates to the operator when it is time to fill the reservoir. ENVIROSYS® can be installed on all models, types and brands of feller head and forestry machinery.

SPECIFICATIONS		ENVIROSYS
Weight (empty)		11 kg (24.2 pounds)
Dimensions (Height x Diameter)		45 x 30 cm (18 x 12 in)
Operating temperature		-30 °C to + 80 °C (-22 °F to +175 °F)
Voltage		12 or 24 VDC
Power (maximum)		50 Watts
Reservoir capacity		Approx. 5 kg (approx. 11 lbs)
Grease characteristics		Standard or Biodegradable

Principal Components and Features:

Grease Pump

Available for 12 VDC or 24 VDC electrical systems
Pistons type activation for highly efficient grease delivery
Relief and check valves to prevent overpressure and backflows

Grease Reservoir

Specially designed to connect with our special cartridges (accordion type) to minimize risk of grease contamination when refilling
Uses grease agitator for maximum efficiency
Low level sensor to help prevent unexpected shut-downs

Grease Cartridges

Developed in our laboratories for the sole use of the ENVIROSYS® system
Each cartridge weighs 2 kg (approximately 4.4 lbs) and is available in boxes of four units each
Available in two types – highly adhesive standard and biodegradable chain greases - for both summer and winter conditions

Operator interface

Touch screen capability
Uses to oversee and control the chain grease lubrication process
Allows flow rate control for optimum lubrication
Warning light and audible alarm to indicate time for refilling
Control up to two saws and one roller equipment
Use to upgrade software version from a SD card

Electronic control unit

Contains state-of-the-art controller to oversee all operations
Contains necessary electric protective fuses

Electrical Cables and Converter

All pre-wired and numbered cables for easy installation
12 to 24 VDC converter available upon request (included with 12 VDC system)

GREASE

S.T.L. Lubrifiants, Inc. has developed two types of grease meeting the specifications related to the lubrication of this type of equipment.

Benefits of using our grease system

Increase your productivity. Less downtimes for refilling and replacing moving parts (chains, guides and rollers) due to extended operation and better protection
Improve lubrication due to our highly adhesive grease
Stop cleaning. No more oil spreading on your machinery (operator cabin, radiator, etc)

BIO LUBRICANTS

BIO lubricants are a family of biodegradable and non-toxic fluids. They were especially formulated to offer optimal performance for any lubricating application, i.e., hydraulic systems, industrial gears, slide ways, pneumatic and percussion tools. These lubricants are manufactured with biodegradable vegetable oils and provide optimal protection for forestry equipment’s, sawmills, slide ways, pneumatic tools and jack drills. The additive package used is ash less and approved for incidental contact with food (H-1 and H-2). These lubricants do not affect yellow metals; moreover, they offer superb performance under the most adverse operating conditions.

All BIO lubricants from S.T.L. LUBRIFIANTS offer the following characteristics:

Superior load carrying capacity and resistance to abrasion
Superior protection against rust and corrosion
Outstanding anti-wear properties and
Higher resistance to oxidation than most conventional biodegradable lubricants. In addition, these lubricants form a highly adherent and tenacious film which increases metal surface protection while reducing stray-mist.

CHARACTERISTICS

All BIO fluids possess the following characteristics:

Virtually no toxicity.
Biodegradability higher than 97 %.
Exceptional anticorrosion, antirust, extreme-pressure and anti-wear properties.
Excellent oxidation stability and high adherence to surfaces.
Good low temperature properties.
Excellent anti-foam properties.

These will be approved by organizations such as NSF and CFIA. Other viscosity grades will also be available in a near future. Clearly, these lubricants are ideal for industries to which the environment and the welfare of employees are a concern.

ENVIROSYS® BIO EP GREASE

Envirosys® BIO EP GREASE winter & summer grades are high temperature, multi-purpose greases with low coefficient of friction. Envirosys® BIO EP GREASE is ideal for applications where there is constant environmental exposure due to pass through lubrication, unsealed bearings or similar open design.

Envirosys® BIO EP GREASE is an industrial grease that is not just rapidly biodegradable and operator safe but environmentally safe. Envirosys® BIO EP GREASE is made from a vegetable oil carrier. The risk of both water and soil contaminants is reduced and risk of long and short term liability is minimized. Use Envirosys® BIO EP GREASE where grease is entering the environment.

ADVANTAGES

Envirosys® BIO EP GREASE contains no petroleum oil carriers; petroleum based additive packages or metal additives such as lead or zinc.
Envirosys® BIO EP GREASE can be used in centralized dispensing system applications where the potential for environmental contamination is a concern.
Envirosys® BIO EP GREASE continues to lubricate in the presence of water.
Envirosys® BIO EP GREASE has an exceptional low coefficient of friction
Envirosys® BIO EP GREASE has a very high dropping point >343°C (>644°F).

ENVIROSYS® ALC GREASE

Envirosys® ALC winter & summer grades are premium quality, extreme pressure multi-purpose greases and heavy-duty applications that have a smooth and tacky consistency and is amber in color, up to 325ºF in plain, anti-friction bearings, slides and way with frequent resupply.

Special extreme pressure additives provide a high load carrying capacity and anti-wear protection. Excellent water resistance provides bearing protection when water wash-out or leaching conditions are encountered. Excellent dispensability and pumpability properties make this grease suitable for various methods of dispensing, including centralized lubrication systems.

Applications and Recommendations:

Excellent shear or mechanical stability, excellent oil retention and good thermal stability make this grease a prime choice in such applications as: plain and anti-friction bearings - especially where high temperatures occur; roller and needle bearings; flexible couplings; automotive disc brakes; water pumps; fan bearings, electric motors, slides and ways where excellent adhesiveness is required.

Envirosys® ALC greases deliver almost as much advantages as our Envirosys® Bio version for the environment sinc

WARRANTY

ENVIROSYS® guarantees all equipment provided and installed by our technicians to be free from any defects in materials and/or workmanship for an unlimited period of one (1) year after start-up. Any spare part which has been repaired during the warranty period is covered for the duration of the warranty over the equipment as a whole. All new parts manufactured by ENVIROSYS® is guaranteed for a period of three (3) months from the date of delivery. All parts repaired by ENVIROSYS® are guaranteed for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of delivery. The use of a lubricant other than the one recommended by the manufacturer; the warranty will be declared void.

FINANCING

The Alltech Group now offers Leasing for all products offered.

Our objective is to help entrepreneurs and self-employed workers to obtain custom financial services.

What is leasing?

Leasing is a very popular financing method among companies purchasing equipment commonly called assets or capital assets. The equipment is financed by equal monthly instalments for terms of 24 to 66 months, with end-of contract options meeting the need you may have to acquire the equipment at the end of the term. In addition, those installments are recognized as a tax expenditure. Leasing thus offers you several advantages.