perma USA - Sales & Support - FAQ
How much pressure does the perma create?
Answer
The perma can create internal pressure up to 70-75 psi. The external pressure will be less, as pressure is lost as the grease is pushed through the grease outlet on the perma.
The type 1 gas unit can generate pressure faster than the type 12.
The STAR VARIO, regardless of dispense-period time, can create up to 75 psi.
The perma will generate only the pressure needed to push grease into the bearing. For normal applications, pressure of 7-20 psi is all that is required to push the grease into the bearing. Do not put permas on an application where initial back-pressure is 50 psi or greater, as the AUTO LUBE will not be able to overcome this.
Due to the consistency of grease a normal air gauge will not effectively measure the pressure of a perma. Customers will sometimes try this and will think the perma is not working properly. The gauge must be able to measure fluid and have a membrane to measure the grease consistency.
The type 1 gas unit can generate pressure faster than the type 12.
The STAR VARIO, regardless of dispense-period time, can create up to 75 psi.
The perma will generate only the pressure needed to push grease into the bearing. For normal applications, pressure of 7-20 psi is all that is required to push the grease into the bearing. Do not put permas on an application where initial back-pressure is 50 psi or greater, as the AUTO LUBE will not be able to overcome this.
Due to the consistency of grease a normal air gauge will not effectively measure the pressure of a perma. Customers will sometimes try this and will think the perma is not working properly. The gauge must be able to measure fluid and have a membrane to measure the grease consistency.
