<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/ueditor/php/upload/image/20251015/1760510615837871.png" title="1760510615837871.png" alt="4.png"/></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">The SL-6 provides increased performance thanks in part to a new slide valve design and heat-treated stainless-steel construction which increases life significantly with mining greases. The simpler measuring chamber design decreases size, weight and failure modes. A patented quick venting feature of the SL-6 (and SLV) ensures large systems vent even during cold weather. “We’ve made several design improvements over Lincoln’s quick venting injector,” said Bret McCawley, district manager, SKF. Notably, there’s a 360-degree view high visibility indicator pin that makes it easy and obvious to ensure proper function. There’s also significant weight reduction by replacing two models with the SL-6—cutting service part inventory in half. One design change enhancing productivity is the ability to monitor the equipment from far away. “Engineers can easily and quickly see injectors functioning from a safe distance depending on the equipment,” McCawley said.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Service and support is provided by SKF’s tech service team and application engineering team. “We can size installs correctly, provide consultation and our teams have access to a vast distribution network—KM Specialty Pumps, for example,” McCawley said. Lubrication continues to become more important as the equipment evolves with the trend of more end users going to automated systems, McCawley added. “SKF will continue to be a leader in the automatic lubrication space by innovating new products such as the SL-6 and maintaining our product lines.” Allen emphasized that the MRO space in manufacturing is constantly evolving. “It’s changing mining, mineral processing, construction and heavy industry. These market segments are finding it increasingly difficult to retain or fill machinery lubrication positions. This is where specialized lubrication companies such as KM Specialty find a growing market for their turnkey lubrication systems,” said Allen. “Providing a turnkey system for the application along with the specification of lubricants is very important for maintaining a reliable operation for any industry.”</span></p>