{"title":"Oilers \u0026 Reservoirs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOiler + Reservoir Selection — Quick Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOilers + reservoirs = small often-overlooked components keeping machine tools + machinery + equipment LUBRICATED between major service intervals. Bottle oiler on lathe headstock + drip oiler on chain drive + gravity-feed reservoir on open gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOiler \/ Reservoir Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Oiler (Pump-Up Spout)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkshop — flexible spout + thumb pump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrip Oiler (Adjustable Drip)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous slow drip — chain + gear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGravity Reservoir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbove-machine reservoir + slow feed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWick Lubricator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapillary lubrication — slow feed bearings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSight Glass Reservoir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisible oil level + service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement Reservoirs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefurbishment + service parts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBall-Valve Oiler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkshop oil-can style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVarious Capacities (250mL to 4L+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatch to application duty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use CORRECT VISCOSITY oil for application — see \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/product-guides\/oil-viscosity-chart\"\u003eoil viscosity chart\u003c\/a\u003e. Bottle oilers + flexible spouts = workshop standard. Replace neglected oilers — empty reservoir = damaged bearings + machine downtime. Check reservoirs WEEKLY. Companion: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/grease-equipment\"\u003egrease equipment\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/lubricants\"\u003elubricants\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/oil-pumps\"\u003eoil pumps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOilers and Reservoirs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOilers and reservoirs are the small, often-overlooked components that keep machine tools, machinery, and equipment lubricated between major service intervals. A bottle oiler on a lathe headstock, a drip oiler on a chain drive, a gravity-feed reservoir on an open gear — each one delivers a measured supply of oil to a specific lubrication point, automatically and continuously. AIMS Industrial stocks the oiler and reservoir range for workshop, machine tool, and industrial maintenance applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe oiler types we stock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle oilers (sight oilers)\u003c\/strong\u003e — clear glass or plastic bottle reservoir, drip-feeds oil at an adjustable rate; the operator can see oil level and flow at a glance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrip oilers\u003c\/strong\u003e — fixed-rate or adjustable drip-feed oilers for continuous lubrication of slides, chains, and slow-moving components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGravity-feed reservoirs\u003c\/strong\u003e — larger oil tanks that supply oil to multiple lubrication points by gravity, often through a manifold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring-cap oilers\u003c\/strong\u003e — push-down oilers that release oil when pressed, manual delivery to a lubrication point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWick-feed oilers\u003c\/strong\u003e — capillary-fed continuous lubrication using a wick to draw oil from the reservoir to the contact point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressure cup oilers\u003c\/strong\u003e — for systems where the lubrication point needs oil at slight pressure, such as some bearing seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere oilers earn their place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachine tools\u003c\/strong\u003e — lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drill presses with manual or automatic lubrication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen gears and chain drives\u003c\/strong\u003e — where sealed lubrication isn't practical and ongoing oil supply is needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow-moving bearings\u003c\/strong\u003e — plain bearings, slides, and pivot points that benefit from oil rather than grease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOlder equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e — restored machinery and heritage equipment that uses traditional oilers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMounting and threads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOilers fit into machine bodies through threaded ports, typically BSP (British Standard Pipe), NPT (American National Pipe Thread), or metric. The thread spec needs to match the existing tapping in the machine — getting this wrong damages threads or leaves a leaky fit. Replacement oilers should match the original thread specification; for new fitments, the machine's design drawings (or measurement of the existing port) confirm the right size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOil selection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the oil to the application. Light machine oil for high-speed components, heavier lubricating oil for gears and slides, hydraulic oil for hydraulic system reservoirs. Manufacturer specifications for the equipment usually call out the right viscosity grade — substituting can cause poor lubrication or leaks past seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eService practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOilers need periodic refilling and cleaning. Sediment accumulates in bottle oilers and reservoirs over time; periodic cleaning prevents debris reaching the lubrication point. Adjustable drip oilers should be checked for correct drip rate quarterly — too fast wastes oil and contaminates the workspace, too slow fails to lubricate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help speccing oilers for a machine restoration or maintenance setup? \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact our team\u003c\/a\u003e — we'll match thread, capacity, and oil type.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alemlube-1-4-bsp-500ml-style-vabm-oiler-vabl7989","title":"Alemlube 1\/4\" BSP 500ml Style VABM Oiler VABL7989","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;padding:10px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;margin-bottom:14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:0;padding:10px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;margin-right:6px\"\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003eBuilt for demanding industrial and workshop environments\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:0;padding:10px 16px;border-left:1px solid #d0d0d0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;margin-right:6px\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003eReliable performance across a wide range of applications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:0;padding:10px 16px;border-left:1px solid #d0d0d0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;margin-right:6px\"\u003e▲\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003eBacked by the Alemlube product range\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#333;line-height:1.6;margin:0\"\u003eOILER VABM 1\/4 BSP 500ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alemlube","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49295826911509,"sku":"A0047782","price":174.53,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5191\/1957\/files\/alemlube-14-bsp-500ml-style-vabm-oiler-vabl7989-3480121.jpg?v=1781512627"},{"product_id":"alemlube-3-8-bsp-style-psf-oiler-psf360","title":"Alemlube 3\/8\" BSP Style PSF Oiler PSF360","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;padding:10px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;margin-bottom:14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:0;padding:10px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;margin-right:6px\"\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003esight gravity brass drip feed oiler plastic reservoir 150ml\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:0;padding:10px 16px;border-left:1px solid #d0d0d0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;margin-right:6px\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003e3\/8\" BSP fitting with 150ml capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:0;padding:10px 16px;border-left:1px solid #d0d0d0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;margin-right:6px\"\u003e▲\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003eComplete range of brass + plastic, brass + glass, solenoid \u0026amp;\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#333;line-height:1.6;margin:0\"\u003eAlemlube sight gravity brass drip feed oiler plastic reservoir 150ml capacity. 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