PIUSI FOLLOWER GREASE PLATE 370 MM DIAM. (14.6″) FOR KEGS Part F20599000

Description

Piusi Follower Grease Plate – 370 mm Diameter

Part is original to Piusi.

Product Code: F20599000

Includes

• (1) Heavy-Duty Steel Follower Plate (370 mm)
• (1) Integrated Rubber Scraper Membrane
• (1) Central Suction Tube Sealing Grommet

Maximize your lubricant investment and protect your pneumatic equipment with the Piusi Follower Grease Plate. This industrial-grade accessory is a critical component for any professional grease dispensing system. Designed to sit directly on the surface of the grease inside your container, the follower plate uses atmospheric pressure and the pump’s vacuum to pull the lubricant toward the suction tube, effectively eliminating “tunneling” and air pockets.

The F20599000 features a 370 mm (14.6″) diameter, specifically engineered to fit standard 30–50 kg (approx. 60–110 lb) grease kegs.

Key Features & Benefits

• Continuous Pump Prime: High-viscosity grease often fails to level itself out as it is pumped. Without a follower plate, your pump will eventually suck air through a “cone” in the center. The F20599000 forces grease into the suction intake, ensuring a consistent, sputter-free flow at the nozzle.
• Maximum Product Recovery: The outer edge is fitted with a durable, flexible NBR rubber membrane that acts as a squeegee. As the plate descends, it wipes the inner walls of the keg clean, allowing you to extract nearly 100% of the grease you purchased.
• Contamination Shield: By covering the exposed surface of the lubricant, this plate provides a primary line of defense against shop dust, metal shavings, and moisture—preventing abrasive particles from reaching your pump seals or sensitive bearings.
• Heavy-Duty Steel Core: Manufactured with a weighted steel center to provide the downward force necessary to “prime” thick greases (up to NLGI #3), even in colder workshop environments.
• Airtight Center Grommet: Features a 30 mm (approx. 1.2″) center opening with a high-grade rubber seal designed to slide smoothly over standard pump suction tubes while maintaining a functional vacuum.
• Corrosion-Resistant Finish: The plate is treated with an industrial coating to withstand the chemical additives found in modern extreme-pressure (EP) lubricants.

Technical Specifications

In a busy shop, “pump cavitation” (sucking air) is a leading cause of premature pump wear and technician frustration. The Piusi F20599000 acts as a low-cost insurance policy for your equipment. It ensures the grease stays compressed against the pump intake, allowing you to run your kegs nearly empty before a swap is required, keeping your shop floor clean and your equipment running longer.