Schaeffler launches FAG OPTIME C1 Pro smart lubricator with app control and 24-month runtime
Schaeffler's FAG OPTIME C1 Pro single-point lubricator runs up to 24 months, handles 15 bar, and can be controlled via the OPTIME app.
- 24 months
- 15 bar
- 60, 120, 240 cm³
What Happened
Schaeffler has added the FAG OPTIME C1 Pro to its line of smart lubricators, calling it a fully electromechanical single-point lubricator designed for flexible and reliable operation. The company says inadequate lubrication of rolling bearings can lead to premature wear, unplanned downtime, and higher maintenance costs, and positions the new device as a way to plan maintenance more predictably. Available with cartridges of 60, 120, and 240 cm³, it is aimed at applications such as motors, pumps, ventilators, and conveyor systems.
“With the FAG OPTIME C1 Pro, we are strategically expanding our range of smart lubricators to maximize the benefits for our customers. We want to offer users solutions that make lubrication easier, more flexible, and more reliable – and in doing so, make a real contribution to improving system availability.”
- Fully electromechanical
- Electromechanical and gas
- Additional possibilities in use and control
- Running time up to 24 months
- Pressure capacity up to 15 bar
- Cartridge sizes: 60, 120, 240 cm³
The lubricator is part of the OPTIME Ecosystem and can be controlled via the OPTIME app, for example to suspend lubricant dispensing during maintenance work and avoid unnecessary lubricant consumption. Schaeffler says the product is currently available in Europe, North America, and South Korea, with more countries to follow. The OPTIME C1, FAG OPTIME C4, and the new FAG OPTIME C1 Pro continue Schaeffler's shift from reactive maintenance toward greater control, availability, and efficiency.
Why this matters
Proper lubrication keeps industrial bearings from wearing out prematurely, preventing unplanned downtime and maintenance costs. The new fully electromechanical FAG OPTIME C1 Pro gives maintenance teams flexibility and transparency, with up to 24 months of operation and app-based control. It is initially available in Europe, North America, and South Korea, so industrial operators there can adapt it to motors, pumps, ventilators, and conveyor systems.
Terms in This Story
- single-point lubricator
- A device that automatically delivers grease or oil to a single lubrication point on a machine, reducing the need for manual lubrication.
- rolling bearing
- A machine element that reduces friction between moving parts by using rolling elements such as balls or rollers.
- electromechanical
- Using both electrical and mechanical parts; in a lubricator, an electric motor drives the dispensing mechanism.
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