Where to Grease Your Hopper and Why It Matters More Than You Think.
If your pump starts acting up but your accumulator pressure is still good there’s a common issue most operators overlook: You probably didn’t grease your hopper. And this small mistake? It can turn into serious downtime.
What Happens If You Don’t Grease Your Hopper?
Greasing isn’t optional, it’s critical. When the hopper isn’t properly lubricated:
Components wear faster, Friction increases across moving parts, your pump starts operating less smoothly and Stress builds up on key systems.
Over time, this leads to: Reduced performance, higher maintenance costs, unexpected breakdowns on the jobsite and when your pump stops, the entire job stops.
Why the Accumulator Might Still Look Fine
One of the biggest misconceptions is assuming everything is working because accumulator pressure is still good.
But here’s the reality: The accumulator doesn’t tell the full story.
Your system can still experience internal wear and inefficiency if the hopper isn’t properly greased long before pressure readings show a problem.
Where to Grease Your Hopper
There are multiple key grease points you should never ignore:
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- Main grease block → Your primary access point
- Rear main bearing (3 grease points) → Critical for smooth operation
- Additional hopper components → Keep all moving parts protected
Each one plays a role in keeping your pump running consistently under load.
Don’t Rely Only on the Automatic Greaser
Yes, your pump includes an automatic greaser system. But that doesn’t mean you can forget about it.
Here’s what you should always do: Check that the grease container is full before starting a job, inspect the system regularly to make sure it’s working properly and manually grease the hopper after every job
Because if the automatic system runs dry during a pour, you’re risking serious damage without even noticing.
A Simple Habit That Saves You Thousands
Greasing your hopper takes minutes.
Fixing the damage caused by skipping it? That takes time, money, and lost jobs.
The difference between smooth operation and costly downtime often comes down to simple maintenance done right.
Want to See Exactly How It’s Done?
If you’re unsure about grease points or best practices,
watch this quick video walkthrough and make sure your pump is always job ready.