{"product_id":"champion-cl-series-compressed-air-line-lubricator","title":"Champion CL Series Compressed Air Line Lubricator – 36 to 1,186 SCFM (1\/4\" to 2\" NPT)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChampion CL Series\u003c\/strong\u003e injects a controlled oil mist into a compressed air stream to lubricate the tools, motors, cylinders and valves downstream of it. Eight sizes cover \u003cstrong\u003e36 to 1,186 SCFM\u003c\/strong\u003e on ports from \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\" through 2\" NPT\u003c\/strong\u003e, all rated to \u003cstrong\u003e200 psig\u003c\/strong\u003e. Every unit can be \u003cstrong\u003efilled under pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e, so topping up the bowl does not mean shutting down the line, and Champion's proprietary Flow-Guide orifice holds the oil-to-air ratio steady as demand rises and falls instead of dumping oil on every flow spike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelect your body and port size from the dropdown above.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich Tools Need a Lubricator, and Which Must Not Have One\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAir-line lubrication is not a universal good. Get this decision right before you plumb one in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit a lubricator for:\u003c\/strong\u003e impact wrenches, air drills, grinders, sanders, ratchets, rock drills, vane and piston air motors, air hoists, and most heavy-duty cylinders and valves that the manufacturer specifies as lubricated-air service. These tools rely on an oil film to survive; running them dry is the fastest way to destroy a vane set or a rotor bearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not fit a lubricator for:\u003c\/strong\u003e paint and coating spray, food and beverage contact air, breathing air, pharmaceutical and medical air, electronics assembly, instrument and control air, or any modern pre-lubricated tool whose manufacturer says no added lubrication. In these applications oil is contamination, and the correct treatment is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-frl-series-modular-compressed-air-filter\"\u003ecoalescing filter\u003c\/a\u003e, not a lubricator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause oil carries downstream and is difficult to purge from a header, always install the lubricator as the \u003cstrong\u003elast\u003c\/strong\u003e element before the tool drop, never on a shared branch that also feeds unlubricated equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eModel Selection Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePort\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlow Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUseful Retention\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eW x H\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCL16-02-G00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0 x 7.8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCL16-03-G00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0 x 7.8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCL16-04-G00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0 x 7.8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCL30-06-G00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e196 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.6 x 10.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCL30-08-G00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e374 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.6 x 10.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCL40-0B-G00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e927 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 x 11.6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.3 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCL50-0C-G00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,186 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 x 12.2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.3 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlow capacity is rated at 150 psig with a 5 psid pressure drop. Useful retention is the working oil volume of the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFill under pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top up the bowl without isolating and venting the line. On a production drop this is the difference between a 30 second top-up and a shutdown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow-Guide orifice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champion's proprietary metering design holds a consistent oil-to-air ratio across the flow range, so the tool gets the same lubrication at idle demand and at full demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick-disconnect metal bowl:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bayonet bowl with a sight gauge and a safety warning latch that vents residual pressure before the bowl can come off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSight dome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drip rate is visible from the front, so you can set and verify the feed without a gauge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200 psig maximum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comfortably above any standard shop or plant air header.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModular face:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connects directly to matching Champion FRL Series filters and regulators using modular sleeves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeven sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e From a 36 SCFM 1\/4\" unit on a single tool drop up to 1,186 SCFM on 2\" for a bank of air motors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShared Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlow Capacity Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 to 1,186 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\", 3\/8\", 1\/2\", 3\/4\", 1\", 1-1\/2\", 2\" NPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 psig\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUseful Oil Retention\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 oz (16 Series), 26 oz (30, 40 and 50 Series)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBowl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal with sight gauge, quick-disconnect with safety warning latch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder pressure, no shutdown required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlow-Guide orifice, consistent oil-to-air ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlow Rating Basis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 psig, 5 psid pressure drop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSetting the Drip Rate\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart low and work up. A common field starting point is one drop per minute for every 10 to 15 SCFM of actual tool demand, then observe the tool exhaust: a light oil film on a white rag held near the exhaust is correct, visible oil spitting or a slick on the floor is far too much. Over-oiling is the more common fault and it is not harmless, since excess oil fouls the workpiece, coats the shop floor, and carries into the plant exhaust. Re-check the setting after any significant change to the duty cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLubricated-air tool drops in maintenance shops, fabrication bays and automotive service; air motor and air hoist feeds; rock drill and demolition tool supply; heavy-duty cylinder and valve circuits in foundries, mills and presses; and any production cell where the equipment manufacturer specifies lubricated air. The 40 and 50 Series units on 1-1\/2\" and 2\" are sized to feed a whole bank of tools or a large air motor rather than a single drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilding a Complete FRL Station\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA full Champion air-preparation station is built in the direction of flow: \u003cstrong\u003efilter\u003c\/strong\u003e, then \u003cstrong\u003eregulator\u003c\/strong\u003e, then \u003cstrong\u003elubricator\u003c\/strong\u003e. The lubricator goes last for a reason: put it upstream of a filter and the filter will simply strip out the oil you just paid to inject, and a coalescing element will blind in days doing it. Pair this lubricator with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-frl-series-modular-compressed-air-filter\"\u003eChampion FRL Series filter\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-cr-series-compressed-air-pressure-regulator\"\u003eChampion CR Series regulator\u003c\/a\u003e in the matching body series. Modular sleeves, manifold blocks, shut-off valves and gauges are listed under \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-frl-series-modular-accessories\"\u003eChampion FRL Series modular accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Air Compressor Store\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAir Compressor Store is an authorized Champion Pneumatic distributor. Every CL Series lubricator ships with the full factory warranty, lifetime application support, and access to our compressed-air engineers for sizing and system design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAlso Available by Quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChampion prices two models in this family on a consult-factory basis, so they are not listed for direct purchase: \u003cstrong\u003eCL03-02-M00\u003c\/strong\u003e (03 Series, 1\/4\", 47 SCFM, 1 oz retention) and \u003cstrong\u003eCL26-04-G00\u003c\/strong\u003e (26 Series, 1\/2\", 128 SCFM, 10 oz retention). Call us for current pricing and lead time on either.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat oil do I put in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a dedicated air-tool oil, typically a light ISO VG 10 to 32 mineral oil with rust and oxidation inhibitors. Do not use motor oil, ATF, hydraulic oil or any detergent oil: detergents emulsify with the water that is always present in compressed air, and heavier oils will not atomise properly through the metering orifice, so the tool gets slugs instead of mist. Check the tool manufacturer's specification before you deviate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often do I refill it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt depends entirely on duty cycle and drip rate, which is why the bowl has a sight gauge. On a 16 Series unit with 5 oz of useful retention feeding a busy tool drop, expect to check it daily to weekly. On a 26 oz 30 Series unit the interval is much longer. Build the check into your existing shift walk-round rather than waiting for a tool to start running dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I really fill it while the line is pressurised?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, that is a designed feature of the CL Series. Follow the fill procedure in the unit's instructions and do not attempt to remove the bowl under pressure, which is a different operation entirely and requires the line to be isolated and vented first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMy tool is running dry even though the bowl is full. What is wrong?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck three things in order. First, the drip rate setting, which may simply be closed off. Second, whether anything downstream of the lubricator is stripping the oil out, most commonly a filter installed in the wrong order. Third, the distance and geometry from the lubricator to the tool: oil mist does not travel well through long runs, sharp elbows or vertical drops, so a lubricator should sit within a few feet of the tool it serves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes a lubricator replace filtering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, and it makes filtering more important. Injected oil mist will pick up and carry any dirt and water already in the line straight into the tool. Always install a filter upstream.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champion","offers":[{"title":"16 Series - 1\/4\" NPT (36 SCFM)","offer_id":67531327373587,"sku":"CL16-02-G00","price":164.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 Series - 3\/8\" NPT (59 SCFM)","offer_id":67531327406355,"sku":"CL16-03-G00","price":124.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 Series - 1\/2\" NPT (64 SCFM)","offer_id":67531327439123,"sku":"CL16-04-G00","price":123.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 Series - 3\/4\" NPT (196 SCFM)","offer_id":67531327471891,"sku":"CL30-06-G00","price":439.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 Series - 1\" NPT (374 SCFM)","offer_id":67531327504659,"sku":"CL30-08-G00","price":272.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 Series - 1-1\/2\" NPT (927 SCFM)","offer_id":67531327537427,"sku":"CL40-0B-G00","price":616.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Series - 2\" NPT (1,186 SCFM)","offer_id":67531327570195,"sku":"CL50-0C-G00","price":882.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/champion-cl-series-air-line-lubricator.jpg?v=1790508220","url":"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-cl-series-compressed-air-line-lubricator","provider":"Warthog Air Compressor Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}