IUS Pigging Systems provides durable and precision-engineered pigging systems specifically designed for the lubricants and greases industry. Our systems are optimized to handle highly viscous, abrasive, and sticky materials—ensuring maximum product recovery, minimal waste, and efficient changeovers in your production process.
From automotive lubricants and industrial greases to specialty oils and pastes, our pigging technology helps manufacturers maintain clean lines, reduce downtime, and prevent cross-contamination—while increasing profitability with every batch.
With complete in-house capabilities from system design to installation and lifetime support. IUS ensures that your pigging system performs reliably, even in the toughest manufacturing environments.
1. Maximum Product Recovery
Pigging recovers up to 99.5% of lubricants from pipelines, reducing product loss and improving yields—especially important for high-value or specialty oils and greases.
2. Faster Product Changeovers
By completely clearing out pipelines, pigging enables quick switchovers between different lubricant grades or types, minimizing downtime and maximizing plant efficiency.
3. Reduced Cross-Contamination
Pigging ensures thorough line clearing, which prevents mixing of incompatible lubricants—crucial for maintaining product purity and performance specifications.
4. Lower Cleaning Costs
Because pigging removes most of the product before cleaning, less solvent or flush oil is needed, reducing waste disposal and overall cleaning costs.
5. Enhanced Operational Efficiency
Pigging supports continuous and flexible production, allowing manufacturers to handle more product variations using fewer dedicated lines.
Lubricants are mineral oils, synthetic oils (PAO, esters), and food-grade (H1/H2) types, each tailored for specific operating conditions.
Use food-grade lubricant when there’s a risk of incidental food contact; otherwise, industrial oil suffices and may offer better heat tolerance.
Re-lubrication schedules depend on operating conditions, load, and manufacturer specs, ranging from a few hours to several months.
ISO VG classifies viscosity at 40 °C; higher numbers (e.g., 100 vs. 32) mean thicker oils—critical for selecting the right flow and protection properties.
Match the load, temperature, speed, material compatibility, and applicable contamination standards—consult machine manuals and lubricant datasheets.