As industrial equipment continues to develop toward higher reliability, longer service life, and higher protection levels, the use of stainless steel grease distribution blocks in centralized lubrication systems is steadily increasing. This paper focuses on seven typical stainless steel models from CISOLUBE—DSP, DSPP, DXF grease distribution blocks, and VL‑1, VL‑1X, VL‑1XL, VL‑11 grease injectors. It systematically analyzes the material advantages, structural characteristics, and technical parameters of stainless steel products, and evaluates their applicability in different lubrication systems. The results show that stainless steel grease distribution blocks offer superior corrosion resistance, temperature stability, metering accuracy, and ease of maintenance compared with traditional carbon‑steel versions, providing higher material reliability and long‑term value.
Centralized lubrication systems are widely used in modern machinery, with the core function of delivering lubricant accurately and continuously to multiple lubrication points. Traditional carbon‑steel grease distribution blocks have a short service life in humid, high‑salt, large‑temperature‑difference, or corrosive environments, and are prone to sticking, rusting, and clogging. As the reliability requirements of industrial equipment increase, stainless steel progressive‑type grease distribution blocks and stainless steel single‑line grease injectors have become the preferred alternatives—especially in pharmaceuticals, offshore platforms, food, sugar processing, agricultural machinery, port equipment, mining equipment, wind power, and heavy‑duty industries.
Stainless steel forms a stable oxide protective layer through its alloy structure, resisting humidity, salt spray, mild acids/alkalis, and heavy‑pollution environments, significantly extending service life.
Even under high cycling frequency and high temperature, stainless steel maintains stable fitment without deformation or fatigue damage.
Its smooth surface prevents dirt accumulation and complies with hygiene requirements in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
With strong wear resistance and low susceptibility to abrasion caused by impurities in lubricants, stainless steel is ideal for long‑running equipment.
The CISOLUBE SSV grease distribution block adopts an integrated structure and is especially suitable for equipment with limited installation space. Stainless steel construction ensures stable cycling even in harsh environments.
DSP Stainless Steel Progressive Distributor Installation Case
• Number of outlets: 6–22
• Discharge per outlet: 0.2 ml/cycle
• Max operating pressure: 35 MPa
• Min operating pressure: 0.2 MPa
• Max cycle frequency: 200 cycles/min
• Operating temperature: −40°C to 200°C
• Material: Stainless steel
• Compact installation for confined spaces
• Internal or external outlet combining increases discharge
• Available with visual indicator or electronic monitoring
• Highly reliable in high‑temperature or corrosive environments
The SSVD grease distribution block is a compact, integrated progressive unit with adjustable output through different metering‑screw sizes. With 6–22 outlets, discharge can be adjusted from as low as 0.08 ml/cycle to 1.80 ml/cycle.
• Number of outlets: up to 22
• Discharge per outlet: 0.08–1.80 ml/cycle
• Max operating pressure: 350 bar
• Operating temperature: −25°C to 70°C
• Material: Stainless steel
• Ten sizes of metering screws available
• Visual or electronic monitoring optional
• Suitable as a primary progressive valve
The CISOLUBE DXF modular grease distribution block consists of a head section, middle sections, and an end section. It can expand to 3–24 lubrication points, offering high configurability.
• Number of outlets: up to 24
• Discharge per outlet: 0.025 / 0.045 / 0.075 / 0.105 ml/cycle
• Max operating pressure: 30 MPa
• Max cycle frequency: 300 cycles/min
• Operating temperature: −20°C to 100°C
• Material: Stainless steel
• Flexible modular structure; easy maintenance
• Parallel outlet combining supported
• Compatible with visual or electronic monitoring
• Ideal for equipment requiring many points and multiple flow ranges
The VL series grease injectors are designed for high‑pressure single‑line lubrication systems. External flow adjustment, easy disassembly, and indicator rods allow monitoring of operating status.
VL Series Stainless Steel Single-Line High-Pressure Oil Injector Installation Case
| FEATURES | VL-1 | VL-1X | VL-1XL | VL-11 |
| Max.Operating Pressure | 3500psi(241bar) | 6000psi(414bar) | 6000psi(414bar) | 3500psi(241bar) |
| Min.Operating Pressure | 1850psi(128bar) | 1850(128bar) | 1850(128bar) | 600psi(41bar) |
| Reset Pressure | 600psi(41bar) | 1000psi(69bar) | 1000psi(69bar) | 600psi(41bar) |
| Metering Quantity | 0.131 - 1.31 ml | 0.25 - 1.31 ml | 0.57 - 5.00 ml | 0.82 - 8.2 ml |
| Operating Temperature | -26 to +176 °C | Max. 82 °C | Max. 82 °C | -40 ~93 °C |
| Material | Stainless Stee | |||
1、Enables precise, high-pressure metered lubrication.
2、Each injector can be quickly removed and installed for easier maintenance.
3、Adjustable output to suit various lubrication points.
4、Especially suitable for large equipment in pharmaceuticals, offshore platforms, food processing, sugar mills, mining trucks, construction machinery, and steel plants.
| Product Model | Structure Type | Key Features | Most Suitable Application Areas |
| DSP | Integrated progressive distributor | • Sizes up to 22 outlets • High operating pressure •Available in different materials •Exact lubricant metering •Unique internal crossporting technology •Optionally equipped with visual monitoring pin or with electrically monitored piston detector | Food, offshore platforms, medical, construction machinery, agricultural equipment, pressure machinery, mining equipment, marine aquaculture, food & beverage machinery, textile equipment |
| DSPP | Integrated adjustable metering structure | • Ten different metering screw sizes available • Optionally visual or electrical monitoring • Ideal for use as primary metering device | Food, offshore platforms, medical, construction and mining, agricultural machinery, industrial equipment |
| DXF | Modular expandable progressive distributor | ● The surface of the valve body is treated with galvanized nickel, which has excellent corrosion resistance ● Compactness makes it particularly suitable for use in confined Spaces ● The working status of distributor can be monitored ● Modular design is flexible and easy to maintain ● Rugged and efficient operation in harsh environments | Food, offshore platforms, medical, construction & mining equipment, agricultural machinery, industrial equipment, automation equipment |
| VL-1 | Single-line metering valve | 0.131 - 1.31 ml | Food, offshore platforms, medical, mining and material processing, construction machinery, steel/heavy industry |
| VL-1X | Reinforced single-line metering valve | 0.25 - 1.31 ml | Food, offshore platforms, medical, construction machinery, mining and material processing, steel industry |
| VL-1XL | Large-displacement single-line metering valve | 0.57 - 5.00 ml | Food, offshore platforms, medical, construction, mining, large equipment |
| VL-11 | Extra-large displacement single-line metering valve | 0.82 - 8.2 ml | Food, offshore platforms, medical, construction machinery, mining and material processing, steel industry, heavy industry |
Stainless steel grease distribution blocks, with outstanding corrosion resistance, stable precision structure, and broad applicability, have become core components of modern centralized lubrication systems. CISOLUBE’s SSV, SSVD, MXF grease distribution blocks and VL‑1, VL‑1X, VL‑1XL, VL‑11 grease injectors cover mainstream applications in progressive and single‑line lubrication systems, offering reliable lubrication solutions for harsh industrial environments.