Automated Lubrication Frees Up Time and Resources for Swecem

Swecem is an innovative player in the concrete industry, leading the way in sustainable solutions. Their product Merit, a binder based on blast furnace slag, is a climate-smart alternative to cement.

Merit enables a significant reduction in carbon emissions compared to traditional cement production. While each ton of cement typically generates 700–900 kg of CO₂, the corresponding figure for Merit is as low as 20–40 kg.
At Swecem’s production facility in Oxelösund, feed screws are used to transport the Merit powder to three large silos. To function properly, these screws require regular lubrication. Previously, three central units were refilled manually — a time-consuming and physically demanding task that took hours to complete.

When Swecem turned to us for help in streamlining their lubrication process, our response was to design a fully automated, customized solution. We installed a grease pump connected to a larger grease drum and built a tailor-made control cabinet. The result? When the grease level drops below a set threshold, the system automatically initiates refilling, ensuring the feed screws always perform at their best.

Thanks to connected functionality, the system can be easily monitored via computer or mobile phone. This not only increases operational reliability but also frees up valuable time for the staff to focus on other tasks.

Navid Engström, Area Technician at Swecem, says the solution has exceeded expectations:

“I knew it would be good — but I didn’t expect it to be this good!”

We are proud to have contributed to Swecem’s journey toward a more efficient and sustainable production. And just like for Swecem, we are happy to develop solutions tailored to your specific needs.