Hole Covers
Oil Hole Covers for Protective Coverage
Oil hole covers (also called spring-lid oil hole covers) are designed for oil fill points on machinery. They are equipped with a spring-hinged lid for self-closing to keep contaminates out of oil fill holes. They are machined from bar stock with hex wrench holds, making them durable and simple to install. Huyett's product line offers zinc-plated steel oil hole cover options in straight and 90° angles for easy-to-reach access points in typical and awkward spacing. While oil cups and hole covers can be mistaken for each other, they are different; covers simply add coverage and provide protection to the access point, while cups also hold oil. These components are used in applications ranging from small machinery and motors to industrial equipment in manufacturing, automotive, and other machinery maintenance settings.
Hole covers are one of several parts in Huyett's
lubrication systems & accessories product line. This product category offers accessories that aid grease and oil lubrication applications that need additional protection and added efficiency. Other products include:
- Grease Fitting Adapters: Fasteners that attach to the grease point and adapt the connection when the fitting is the wrong size, needs to be extended above the point, or requires an angle.
- Grease Fitting Caps: Plastic caps that attach to the fitting to provide protection from dirt and debris.
- Header Blocks: Allows for multiple grease points to connect back to a single lubrication system through hoses.
- Oil Cups: Provide a small reservoir to hold and slowly distribute oil while providing coverage to the oil hole.
- Oil Reservoirs: Larger plastic containers that hold oil as a central dispenser.
- Oilers: Fill points on machinery, equipped with a ball check for self-closing.
Product Benefits
Oil hole covers offer the following benefits:
- Versatile: Huyett's product line offers these fasteners in straight and 90° elbow options for angled oil holes.
- Corrosion Resistant: These products are steel with a zinc plated finish, offering good corrosion resistance for lubrication needs.
- Simple: With a hex body for easy installation and a simple design, hole coverings offer a straightforward yet essential functionality to protect against contamination.
Purchase Considerations
Evaluate the following product considerations before deciding which component best suits your needs:
- Thread Size: Huyett's hole covers are offered in 1/4-32, 1/8-27, 3/8-24, and 5/16-32 thread sizes.
- Material and Finish: Steel hole covers in zinc plated finishing offers good corrosion resistance and strength.
