Oil Cups
Lunkenheimer Oil Cups
OIL CUPS.
We fully appreciate the requirements of the trade with regard to Oil Cups, having manufactured them for upwards of half a century, and are unquestionably in a better position to comply with the requirements than any other manufacturer of similar articles.
Endless trouble, expense, time and often serious accidents are caused by the imperfect lubrication of bearings, etc., all due to the oil cup used. Lunkenheimer Oil Cups are not experiments, but are positive, strong, durable and reliable devices, and are universally acknowledged as superior articles. They are well made, present an elegant appearance, and will not shake to pieces when placed on jarring machinery.
A perusal of this section will acquaint the trade with the large variety of Oil Cups manufactured by us, and we believe no trouble will be had in finding a cup of the desired design.
Every one of our Oil Cups is carefully tested and inspected, and we guarantee them in every respect.
NOTE:-We are frequently requested to make the pipe threaded shank one size smaller than that usually furnished. While we will comply with this request, nevertheless we strongly recommend that they be not so ordered, as this weakens the shanks, and they are liable to break off either while attaching or while in use, if they are in -the least roughly handled. Cups furnished as above will not be guaranteed by us, and will be charged for at a higher price.
When ordering by telegraph, refer to LUNKENHEIMER CODE on pages 32 to 40 All genuine oil Cups have the name LUNKENHEIMER stamped on them.
"PIONEER" SLIDE-TOP GLASS BODY OIL CUP.
"Pioneer" Oil Cups have become an acknowledged standard, being by far the best designed and constructed and consequently, the most perfect oilers of their class, and are adapted for all engine and machinery bearings where it is desirable to use a firstclass cup. They are made of cast brass (not spun brass), are highly finished, compact, and very ornamental. These, and the other styles of glass oil cups manufactured by us, are the only ones on the market which will not come apart when placed on jarring machinery; neither will the feed unset nor slide loosen, thereby spilling the oil. These excellent features, being exclusive with our cups and covered by patents, give them a very desirable prestige over all other makes. They are easily filled and regulated, and are satisfactory to users in every respect. They are especially adapted for traction engines, steam rollers and other machinery of like character, where it is necessary to use a durable and substantial oiler.
To avoid mistakes when ordering glasses and cork washers, specify name and number of cup.
"VICTOR" INDEX GLASS BODY OIL CUP.
Lunkenheimer "Victor" Index Glass Oil Cup is provided with a simple device for regulating the feed of oil, and has an index arm pivoted on the stem and turning on the lid to mark the notch giving the desired rate of feed. The feed can be instantly turned off and on again by replacing the lever in the notch of the indicator arm. When the index arm is closed, the lever can be left to stand up out of the notch, thus acting as an indicator, to show from a distance that the feed is shut off. This cup is exactly like the "Crown" on page 415, but without sight-feed.
To avoid mistakes when ordering glasses and cork washers, specify name and number of cup.
"CARDINAL" SNAP LEVER GLASS BODY OIL CUP.
Without Sight-feed.
With the exception that this oil cup is not provided with a sight-feed, it is identically the same as the one illustrated and described on page 414. It is provided with the same style of feed regulating mechanism as the cup shown on above mentioned page, and the directions there given also apply to the above.
To avoid mistakes when ordering glasses and cork washers, specify name and number of cup.
"SENTINEL" SNAP LEVER SIGHT-FEED GLASS BODY OIL CUPS.
WITH STRAIGHT OR ELBOW SHANK.
Lunkenheimer "Sentinel" Snap Lever Sight-feed Glass Oil Cup is handsome and ornamental in appearance and thoroughly strong and substantial in construction. It is simple in operation, comact, well made and not liable to get out of order, as is the case with other makes. We have dispensed with complicated lock-nut feed regulating devices and use a simple arrangement by means of which the feed is easily and securely adjusted. The cup will not shake to pieces when placed on jarring machinery; neither will the feed unset when either raising or lowering the lever, as the curved spring which presses against the milled regulating nut prevents it from turning.
Another advantage is that, when set to feed a given amount of oil, it will hold up its rate of feed until the cup is entirely emptied. Great care is taken in the manufacture of these cups, and we warrant them to be first-class in every particular, and unequalled in durability, efficiency and reliability.
We are prepared to furnish the "Sentinel" cups with Ell shank, as shown in cut above which are in for side or end connection. Ell shank cups will not be furnished, however unless specified.
DIRECTIONS TO SET FEED-Raise the lever and turn the milled thumb-nut until the desired feed is obtained. The feed can be shut off by lowering the lever. When the lever is set at an angle of 45 degrees, it raises the feed stem clear off its seat and cup flushes.
To avoid mistakes when ordering glasses and cork washers. specify name and number. of cup.
"CROWN" INDEX SIGHT-FEED GLASS BODY OIL CUP.
Lunkenheimer "Crown" Index Sight-feed Glass Oil Cup is made of cast brass, and is very ornamental in appearance. It has an "index" device for regulating the feed of oil, and an indicator arm turning on the lid to mark the notch giving tie desired feed. The feed can be instantly turned off and on again by replacing the index lever in the notch of the indicator arm. When the feed is shut off, the lever can be left to stand up out of the notch, thus acting as an indicator to show from a distance that the feed is shut off. It fulfills all the requirements for dynamo and engine use, and we recommend it where a first-class substantial cup is wanted.
To avoid mistakes when ordering glasses and cork washers, specify name and number of cup wanted.
"RESERVE" PRESSURE OIL CUP.
Our "Reserve" Pressure 011 Cup is undoubtedly the best cup ever devised for pressure oiling systems. It comprises a generously proportioned base with regulating valve and suitable union connections, and an auxiliary oil cup for emergency service.
The principal advantage of the "Reserve" is that the oil cup is entirely independent of the pressure system, has its own regulating valve, and is never under pressure. In other makes, where the cup is under pressure, leaky joints are unavoidable, and in case a glass breaks there is considerable loss of oil and serious inconvenience before the pressure can be shut off.
The oil cup, which is our "Sentinel" cup minus the sight-feed, should be kept full of oil for use in case the pressure system is out of commission.
The pressure feed is regulated by the valve F. The oil passages to and around the regulating valve are as large as the inside diameter of the pipe connections. The sightfeed glass is large in diameter and extra long, making a very effective feed indicator.
Where it is necessary to place two or more cups on a bearing, we can supply them with the connections so arranged as to avoid the necessity of extra piping. We can furnish our Pressure Oil Cups with any of the bases shown on the opposite page. The use of these bases greatly simplifies the problem of piping up the cups on the different bearings.
When ordering, be sure to specify the figure number. Unless otherwise ordered. figure 755 will be furnished.
In ordering extra glasses and cork washers, always specify name and size number of cup.
"ROYAL" SIGHT-FEED GLASS BODY OIL CUP.
Lunkenheimer "Royal" Sight-feed Glass Oil Cup will be found an excellent cup for
use. it is simple and practical. and so constructed that
engine and dynamo when the
desired feed is once set, it can be stopped and started at will without resetting, the spring acting as a lock and indicator when engaging the flattened side of the thumbnut.
NOTE:-Owing to the small size of the No. 000 cups they are furnished without glass in sight-feed. This, however, in no way afferts the perfect operation of the cup.
DIRECTIONS TO SET FEED:-Regulate the feed and turn the milled cover, so that the flattened side of the thumbnut engages the spring. When the feed is once established, it can be instantly shut off or put on by turning the milled thumbnut to the right for feed -off; to the left for feed on.
To avoid mistakes when ordering glasses and cork washers, specify name and Bumber of cup.
"MIAMI" PLAIN GLASS BODY OIL CUP.
With Screw Cap.
This simple and substantial air-tight Oil Cup will be found suitable for stationary and movable bearings. It will not leak when placed on movable bearings, has a simple feed-regulating arrangement and an improved screw filling cap enabling convenient and quick refilling. The filling cap, being made of a very thin and light material, is easily screwed tight without the use of a wrench, and will not jar off. When feed is once set, the cup operates automatically and regularly, and stops feeding when the machinery is not in motion.
Cups of this style will be furnished with loose wire feed if desired. Prices upon application.
To avoid mistakes when ordering glasses and cork washers, specify name and number of cup.
AUTOMATIC ROD OIL CUPS.
For Engine Crankpins.
Lunkenheimer Automatic "Screw Feed" and "Needle Valve" Rod Oil Cups have been upon the market for a number of years and are well known to the trade. They are simple, compact and well made, and while not possessing the advantages which our "Champion" Cup does, will be found very satisfactory for use on crankpin bearings. We list them for the convenience of those of our customers who desire to continue their use. The "Needle Valve" Cups are not made smaller than No. 1. When ordering, mention whether "Screw Feed" or "Needle Valve Feed" is wanted.
To avoid mistakes when ordering extra glasses and cork washers, specify name and number of cup.
"CHAMPION" ROD OIL CUP.
Our efforts towards producing a perfect oiler for crankpin and similar bearings have evolved the "Champion" Cup, which is constructed on lines radically different from anything heretofore designed for this purpose. The difference we refer to is the peculiar shape of the body part of cup, which, as will be seen from the illustration above, is round.
The construction of the cup is simple; the body has a glass on each side to enable the engineer to see at a glance how much oil is in the cup, and the feeding arrangement consists of a tube, with a regulating valve at the top, screwed into the base of the cup and connecting with the oil hole in the shank.
The operation of this cup is as follows:-The cup having been filled with oil, as soon as it is set in motion, the oil begins to travel in a body within the cup, and at each revolution of cup, is thrown against the feeding apparatus, and flows down through it to the bearing. Thus it will be obvious that no matter how little oil there may be in the cup, the centrifugal force, combined with the shape of the body, will carry it to the holes in the feed tube.
The cup should be attached so that the flat sides are parallel with the rod. After the cup is once regulated, it requires no further attention other than filling. This cup will not throw oil and feeds only while machinery is in motion. It is well made of cast brass, neat in appearance, and broken glasses can be easily renewed at slight expense. Its flat shape allows a large cup to be used in the narrow space usually available for a rod cup.
We solicit a trial of this ingenious cup, and can guarantee it to be the simplest and most economical oiler for crankpin bearings now on the market.
PLAIN LOCOMOTIVE CRANK PIN OIL CUP.
With Loose Wire Feed.
We are furnishing goods of this kind to some of the largest railroad systems in the country, with entirely satisfactory results, and are prepared to supply promptly and at reasonable prices other styles of cups, such as are in general use.
Unless thread is specified, shanks will be left blank. An extra charge will be made for threading shanks in lots of less than 25 of the same size cup.
SLIDE TOP LOCOMOTIVE BRASS GUIDE OIL CUP.
The attention of locomotive builders and master mechanics is directed to the improved filling arrangement on this oil cup, by means of which it can be quickly and easily filled without the annoyance usually experienced with oil cups having the screwplug filler.
It is compactly constructed, and the slide is warranted not to leak; they are provided with a pointed needle feed, by means of which the flow of oil can be readily regulated from the outside.
Unless thread is specified, shanks will be left blank. An extra charge will be made for threading shanks in lots of less than 25 of the same size cup.
LOCOMOTIVE ROCKER BOX AND LINK, HANGER OIL CUP.
This form of cup has been adopted as standard by a number of the large railroads for use on locomotive rocker boxes and link hangers. It is made of a high grade bronze composition and is very strong and durable.
Unless otherwise specified the shanks will be left blank. An extra charge will be made for threading shanks in lots of less than 25 of the same size cup.
LOCOMOTIVE GUIDE AND PISTON ROD OIL CUP.
BRASS. This cup was designed for use on locomotive guides, piston rods and valve stems. It can be regulated to feed any desired quantity of oil. The cap is merely slipped over the body of the cup and can be quickly removed and replaced, but there is no danger of its jarring off.
It is used by a number of the large railroads in this country.
Unless otherwise specified, the shanks will be left blank. An extra charge will be made for threading shanks in lots of less than 25 of the same size cup.
LOCOMOTIVE MAIN AND SIDE ROD OIL CUP.
BRASS.
For a practical, strong and durable Locomotive Main and Side Rod Oil Cup, the device shown above is unsurpassed. The body is made of the very best grade of bronze composition, and the shanks are made of steel.
The feed is operated by the movement of the rod which operates a valve inside the cup. The lift of this valve is limited by the screw at the top, by means of which any desired quantity of oil can be fed.
A number of the large railroads in the United States have adopted this cup.
Unless otherwise specified, the shanks will be left blank. An extra charge will be made for threading shanks in lots of less than 25 of the same size cup.
SHAFT OILERS.
DIRECTIONS FOR USING LUNKENHEIMER SHAFT OILERS.
Fill the glass bulb (full) with oil, screw on the socket tightly and attach to the bearing. When the cup needs refilling, unscrew it from the bearing, take the socket off, fill the bulb and proceed as before. See that the hole through stem is clear of any obstruction before attaching the oiler. The glass globe should always be kept tight in its socket.
TO REGULATE:-The oilers are shipped set for their greatest feed. The oil-hole through the regulating screw is drilled parallel with the slot in its head. By turning the regulating screw a quarter-turn backward, the supply of oil is entirely cut off. Between these two positions of the screw, the desired amount of feed may be obtained.
Shanks are threaded 3/8-inch on point, 16 threads to the inch The thread is slightly
tapered so as to screw tightly into 3/8-inch bolt hole.
Shaft oilers with loose wire and wood plug are furnished at same price as regular pattern.
BRASS HINGE LID OIL CUPS. With or Without Brass Tubes.
Made with or without brass tube. A small wick placed in the tube, the free end of which lies in the oil in the cup, provides a very economical and efficient oiling device for bearings. The wick will syphon all the oil out of the cup, and an even, positive flow is insured.
We do not furnish wicks, but same can be made of any absorbent material such as cotton wool, etc.
Unless otherwise specified, these cups are furnished without tube.
BRASS OIL CUPS. With or Without Brass Tubes.
With T. H. Cock and Square on Cap.
The plain brass cups shown above are carefully and substantially made, When attached to jarring machinery where the covers are liable to be shaken off, we recommend the use of the cups provided with the square for wrench, as the covers can be tightly secured.
They are furnished with or without brass tubes, as ordered. Unless otherwise specified Fig. 540, without tube, will be furnished.
SPRING-LID PLAIN BRASS OIL CUPS.
From the sectional view above, the construction of Lunkenheimer Spring-lid Brass Oil Cups can readily be seen. They are provided with a spring attached to the cap, the object of which is to provide means for quickly filling the cups with oil, which can be done by simply raising the lid and holding it to one side. The spring firmly holds the lid in place and there is no danger of it jarring out of position, permitting the oil to spill out of the cup.
BRASS LOOSE PULLEY OILER.
This oiler is intended to be attached to hub of pulley. It is easily filled and regulated, will not throw or waste oil, and a trial will convince users that it is a simple and satisfactory oiler for loose pulleys. It feeds only when pulley is in motion and one filling will last from two to four weeks.
The feed is regulated by means of screw in the shank.
For high speeds, we recommend the use of two oilers for each pulley, so as to keep same properly balanced.
Shanks on Nos. 0, 1 and 2 are threaded 3/8-inch on point, 16 threads to the inch, and are tapered so as to screw tightly into 3/8-inch bolt hole. Shanks on Nos. 3 and 4 are threaded 1/4-inch pipe thread.
CYLINDRICAL AND URN-SHAPED GLASSES.
These glasses are clear, strong and uniform in size and are interchangeable with all styles of glass cups made by us.
When ordering, always specify whether Cylindrical or Urn-shaped glasses are wanted.