CSL has proven to be a great lubricant for nearly all conveyor systems. Overhead, floor systems, power & free, gravity conveyors, full complement, caged, roller turn rolls, etc. can all be lubricated with CSL. The benefits are often amazing!
The first big benefit is lower drag on the system. In one system with about 1,100 3″ trolleys the amp draw went from 18 amps down to 5 amps. This not only means you will pay less for electricity, but lower drag means less stress on the links, pins, gearbox, drive motor, and roller turn rolls. Those components may also last longer and energy usage (your electricity bill) will be significantly lower!
In some applications, like paint lines, other benefits are realized. Unlike oil or grease, the CSL cannot drip. Newly painted parts will not be ruined by oil dripping on them! No more scrapping defects or stripping and repainting due to drips.
For conveyor systems which have not been processed to include CSL, auto-lube systems are often used to provide some re-lubrication for the trolleys that have dripped out oil due to high temperatures. Most often, these systems require the trolley to be open on at least one side. Airborne contaminants can quickly clog up the trolleys, sometimes causing them to drag along the track creating a flat spot on the wheel and, even worse, cause excessive ware on the rail! With CSL, trolleys are shielded and an auto-lube system is not longer necessary. The facility will look better and even smell better with CSL due to the removal of oil or grease that drips on parts or onto the factory floor. Some safety issues may be eliminated as well.