Oil handling tips from Tecalemit
Tecalemit Garage Equipment offers a variety of oil and fluid management products within its portfolio, including oil draining solutions.
“Engine oil does not actually wear out; it simply becomes contaminated with dirt,” said Adam Hilton, sales and marketing director at Tecalemit.
“Fortunately, it can be cleaned and refined for reuse many times over. However, properly collecting used oil is crucial in preventing environmental pollution.
“If used oil ends up in our water sources, it can have severe consequences for wildlife, plant life, and even our drinking water. Handling used oil is an often-overlooked part of the lubrication process, but it needs careful consideration.
“The main things to consider are where the oil will be drained and how it will be transferred into the holding container before being collected by an approved specialist. Tecalemit Garage Equipment offers a range of solutions suitable for use in CV workshops to collect and transfer waste oil. These include low-level drainers for recovering oil when a vehicle is on the floor and cradle drainers for installing between pit rails.”
Tecalemit’s most popular product for CV oil recovery is the SL/9001/B gravity collection unit with pump discharge, says Adam.
“These are sometimes otherwise known as oil Daleks. This unit is the latest generation of oil drainers featuring a wide aperture collection bowl and an easily adjustable telescopic drain column. It can hold up to 80 litres of waste oil. It also has a Tecalemit air-operated 3:1 transfer pump to empty the used oil into bulk storage tanks.
“Tecalemit has various products and solutions vital for a modern workshop’s efficient operation. Our lubrication equipment focuses on servicing vehicles. Tecalemit’s fluid management range covers greasing, oil supply, waste oil management, hose reels, and fluid metering systems. In fact, Tecalemit has been a trusted supplier of lubrication equipment to the automotive industry for over a century.
“We also offer vehicle lifts and around-the-wheel equipment to provide a comprehensive range of workshop solutions. We provide our products to all types of workshops for vehicle servicing and repair, including the aftermarket and public sectors.
“Tecalemit’s top-quality products are in use in vehicle workshops worldwide, delivering exceptional performance even in the most challenging conditions.”
