Manufacturer of centralized lubrication systems: pumps, distributors, control technology and MQL systems for industry.
DropsA S.p.A. socio unico
Vimodrone (MI), Italy · Frickenhausen, DE · Düsseldorf, DE · Egham, GB · Macomb Township, MI, USA · Bengaluru, IN · Shanghai, CN · São Paulo, BR · Castelldefels, ES · Red Deer, CA · GlendenningNew on Amplifa
About DropsA
DropsA S.p.A., headquartered in Vimodrone near Milan, has been developing and manufacturing centralized lubrication systems and components for industry since 1946. The product range includes automatic and manual pumps, dual-line and progressive distributors, injectors, control units, sensors, and accessories for oil, grease, air/oil and MQL lubrication (Minimum Quantity Lubrication). The systems serve to increase efficiency and reduce maintenance costs in industries such as machine tools, presses, agricultural machinery, mining, steel, rail transport, marine and food. Its own production and assembly facility near Milan works with automated assembly lines and machining systems, which are also equipped with the company's own MQL near-dry machining technology, and is monitored around the clock via networked systems. The R&D department uses 3D CAD/CAM, rapid prototyping, 3D printing, as well as FEM and CFD simulation; in addition, ATEX- and API-compatible products are developed. Through its own subsidiaries and sales partners, DropsA is represented worldwide; in Germany with DropsA GmbH in Düsseldorf and DropsA BM Germany GmbH in Frickenhausen.
- Site
- Vimodrone (MI), Italy
- Processes
- Centralized Lubrication Systems (manufacture and assembly of centralized lubrication systems), Grease Lubrication Systems, Oil Lubrication Systems, Air/Oil Lubrication Systems, MQL – Minimum Quantity Lubrication (Near Dry Machining), Recirculating Oil Lubrication Systems, Machining (own production facility with MQL metalworking), 3D-CAD services and system planning
- Materials
- Minimum Quantity Lubrication (Near Dry Machining), Oil Lubrication Systems, Grease Lubrication Systems, Air/Oil Lubrication Systems, Mist/Spray Systems
- Certificates
- ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1946
- Industries
- Agricultural machinery, Energy and utilities, Cement and raw materials industry, Food and beverages, Machine tools and forming technology, Sawing machines
- 01
Engineering/3D-CAD system planning
- 02
R&D with rapid prototyping, 3D printing, FEM, CFD
- 03
Machining (MQL wet/dry machining)
- 04
Automated assembly of systems and components
- 05
Product and lifecycle testing
- 06
Worldwide pre-sales and after-sales service
Processes and Technologies
Minimum Quantity Lubrication (Near Dry Machining)
Near-dry machining with minimal lubricant quantity, used internally in machining and offered as a product line for machine tools.
Oil Lubrication Systems
Circulating and oil lubrication systems for industrial and machinery applications.
Grease Lubrication Systems
Centralized grease lubrication systems with pumps, distributors and control units.
Air/Oil Lubrication Systems
Air-oil lubrication, among others for spindles and high-speed applications.
Mist/Spray Systems
Atomization, spray and brush systems for special lubrication tasks.
System Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centralized Lubrication Systems (manufacture and assembly of centralized lubrication systems)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Grease Lubrication SystemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Oil Lubrication SystemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Air/Oil Lubrication SystemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| MQL – Minimum Quantity Lubrication (Near Dry Machining)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Metal |
| Recirculating Oil Lubrication SystemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Machining (own production facility with MQL metalworking)Machining | – | – | – | – | Metal |
| 3D-CAD services and system planningEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rapid Prototyping / 3D PrintingAdditive | – | – | – | – | – |
| FEM and CFD SimulationEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Product and lifecycle testing (reliability and environmental testing)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automated assembly lines and machining systems (MQL wet/dry machining) | DropsA | – | – | – | Vimodrone near Milan, Italy |
Additional services
Quality
All production and assembly areas are subject to extensive quality monitoring and product traceability; in 1995 DropsA was the first Italian lubrication technology company to receive ISO 9001 certification. Products comply with worldwide machinery safety and emission standards, including ATEX- and API-compatible versions.
| Evidence | Vimodrone (MI) |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1946
Founding of DropsA; start of production of centralized lubrication systems
- 1995
DropsA was the first Italian lubrication technology company to receive ISO 9001 certification