Gothenburg – September 21, 2026 -- SKF has launched its new Progressive Lubrication Pump (PLP), an automatic lubrication system engineered to reduce unplanned downtime and lower total maintenance costs for industrial and mobile equipment operators.
SKF builds PLP on combined Lincoln and SKF lubrication expertise
The modular pump system targets faster installation and commissioning, improved serviceability, and better visibility into lubricant levels and system status. SKF positions PLP as the first product family built on a new lubrication platform designed to support future functional expansion.
Christophe Laurans says PLP addresses reliability and maintenance simplification
"Every hour of unplanned downtime matters. PLP helps customers improve equipment reliability, simplify maintenance, and keep their operations running efficiently," said Christophe Laurans, Head of Automatic Lubrication Systems at SKF.
System adds grease monitoring and connectivity for asset control
SKF lists five customer benefits: faster installation, reduced maintenance through improved accessibility, reliable protection of critical components, grease level monitoring with connectivity options, and easier upgrade paths for long-term investment protection.
Philipp Herlein, Managing Director of SKF Lubrication Lifetime Solutions, said PLP delivers immediate performance gains while establishing a platform that can scale with customer needs across mobile and fixed equipment.
Automatic lubrication reduces manual tasks and extends equipment life
SKF states that automatic lubrication systems ensure correct lubricant volumes reach critical components on schedule, cutting manual lubrication work, extending equipment life, and improving worker safety while lowering maintenance costs.