What Sloan Lubrication Systems does

Sloan Lubrication Systems is a family-owned American manufacturer of precision lubrication systems for critical rotating equipment, principally reciprocating gas compressors used in natural gas transmission, processing, and storage. Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Freeport, Pennsylvania, the company designs, manufactures, and tests all products in-house across four generations of Sloan family ownership. Its product portfolio centers on complete automated lubrication systems (the flagship TriCip, the Watchman, Custom Solutions, OEM Solutions, and the Oil Recovery System) built from precision-machined components including lubricator boxes, divider blocks machined to ten-millionths of an inch tolerance, pressurized and vacuum pumps, and a monitoring/accessory line anchored by the Wizard Monitor (which integrates with PLC/SCADA systems via Modbus RTU and TCP/IP) and a patented Magnetic Proximity Switch (US Patent 8575921). The proprietary TriCip Fluid, delivered through a recyclable Bag-in-Box system, supports a recurring consumable revenue stream tied to the installed base.

The business model combines custom-quoted hardware sales, recurring TriCip Fluid consumables, and a multi-year Sloan Service Plan offering extended warranty up to five years, supplemented by field service, system evaluation, technical support, engineering and design, operator training, and 24/7 emergency service. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales, augmented by a factory-authorized Ariel Corporation distribution partnership covering the Ariel compressor installed base nationwide and an exclusive recommendation arrangement with Ro-Flo Compressors for rotary compressor applications. The customer base spans natural gas pipeline operators, midstream gas processors, refineries, chemical plants, RNG/biogas facilities, gas-fired power generators, cement producers, plunger pump operators, and food/refrigeration processors, with natural gas compression representing more than half of the business. The company's primary quantified differentiator is the TriCip system's ability to reduce lubricant consumption by up to 90% and valve replacements by 75%, translating into measurable TCO savings for operators of large reciprocating compressor fleets.

Name

Sloan Lubrication Systems

Legal name

Sloan Lubrication Systems

Website

https://sloanlubrication.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sloan Lubrication Systems is a family-owned American manufacturer of precision lubrication systems, principally serving natural gas compressor operators and adjacent process industries with custom-engineered hardware and proprietary consumable fluids.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lubrication Systems

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Controls, Monitoring & Condition Management (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL)

Keywords

• Gas compressor lubrication
• Industrial lubrication systems
• Divider block technology
• Automated lubrication delivery
• Compressor lubrication fluids

Headquarters

HQ city

Freeport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Lubrication Systems Sales: Sale of complete lubrication systems including TriCip, Watchman, Custom Solutions, and OEM Solutions. Systems are custom engineered and manufactured in-house.
2. Component Parts: Precision machined components including lubricator boxes, divider blocks, pumps, check valves, accessories, and monitoring equipment. Sold individually for replacement and maintenance.
3. Service Plans: Extended warranty and preventative maintenance service plans covering new and existing equipment. Includes discounted parts and service with low upfront cost.
4. Professional Services: Field service, system evaluation, technical support, engineering and design, training, and emergency services. Provided at customer sites and at company facility.
5. TriCip Fluid: Exclusive proprietary lubricating fluid formulated for gas compressors. Delivered via recyclable BIB (Bag in Box) system through repeat UPS delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sloan Lubrication Systems designs, manufactures, and services precision automated lubrication systems and components for reciprocating and rotary gas compressors and other critical rotating machinery. The product portfolio includes complete systems such as the flagship TriCip (proprietary lubricant plus automated delivery achieving up to 90% lubricant reduction), Watchman, Custom Solutions, OEM Solutions, and Oil Recovery System, along with components like lubricator boxes, divider blocks, pumps, and the Wizard Monitor with Modbus connectivity. The company also provides field service, engineering and design, training, technical support, emergency service, and extended-warranty service plans.

Product overview

Sloan Lubrication Systems offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial lubrication systems and components for critical machinery, centered on automated, fail-safe lubrication delivery for gas compressors and rotating equipment. The core product lineup consists of complete systems — including the flagship TriCip (delivering up to 90% lubricant reduction for gas compressors), the Watchman (the original automated plug-and-play lubrication system), Custom Solutions (engineered for non-standard applications), OEM Solutions (replacement and private-label systems for legacy compressors), and the Oil Recovery System (for recovering and reusing lubricant). These complete systems are built from precision-machined components including lubricator boxes, divider blocks (3T–30T assemblies), pressurized and vacuum pumps (in three piston sizes), and a full line of accessories such as the Wizard Monitor (with Modbus RTU/TCP/IP connectivity for PLC/SCADA integration), Digital No Flow Timer, magnetic proximity switches, gauge assemblies, filtration products, check valves, gas traps, SpaceClip tubing supports, and TriCip Fluid (a proprietary lubricant delivered via Bag in Box system). The company also offers complementary services including field service, system evaluation, technical support, engineering and design, operator training, emergency service, and the Sloan Service Plan (extended warranty program). The portfolio serves industries including natural gas compression, refining and chemical, RNG and biogas, power generation, plunger pumps, cement and aggregates, refrigeration and food processing, and critical machinery lubrication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TriCip: Flagship product combining an advanced proprietary lubricant with a state-of-the-art automated delivery system that enables up to 90% lubricant reduction for gas compressors.
• Watchman
• Custom Solutions
• OEM Solutions
• Oil Recovery System (ORS)

Products and services

• TriCip Lubrication System Flagship lubrication system combining an advanced proprietary lubricant (TriCip Fluid) with an automated delivery system to deliver precise fluid amounts to gas compressor cylinders, enabling up to 90% reduction in lubricant consumption.
• Watchman Lubrication System Original automated lubrication system providing protected lubricant delivery for compressors, pumps, and critical equipment, engineered with Wizard Monitor, SLS pumps, lubricator box, corrosion-resistant divider blocks, and stainless steel check valves.
• Custom Solutions Custom component lubrication systems engineered for applications not suited to standard plug-and-play systems, offering drive options such as electric motor, auxiliary shaft, or belt.
• OEM Solutions Custom lubrication system component kits and replacement systems for legacy OEM compressors, designed to match existing mounting footprints, including private labeling for newly manufactured machinery.
• Oil Recovery System (ORS) System that collects and filters oil entering the compressor distance piece through leaking wipers and packing, recovering gallons of oil per day and returning it for reuse.
• Lubricator Boxes Rugged lubricator boxes with cold-rolled laser-cut steel construction, powder-coated interiors and exteriors, CNC-machined cams and gears, and ball bearings, available in 2-32 pint capacity for all makes and models of compressor.
• Divider Blocks Precision divider blocks for low-flow, high-pressure lubrication delivery in compressors and engines, available in 3T through 30T assemblies with displacement from .003in3 to .030in3 and corrosion-resistant nitriding.
• Pumps (Pressurized and Vacuum/Box Suction) High-quality lubrication pumps in three piston sizes (3/16", 1/4", 3/8") for pressurized and vacuum/box suction applications, with needle roller bearings, hardened stainless steel pistons, and spring-loaded PTFE seal poppets.
• Wizard Monitor Advanced monitoring device providing fail-safe delivery protection for up to four lubrication zones with a 3.5-inch color LCD touchscreen, continuous data logging, and integration with PLC/SCADA systems via Modbus RTU/TCP/IP.
• Digital No Flow Timer (DNFT) Compact battery-powered monitoring device providing real-time fail-safe protection for critical machinery, integrating with PLC controls via open/closed relay.
• Magnetic Proximity Switch Patented spring-free proximity switch with anodized aluminum body and stainless steel wetted parts, following piston travel and reporting each divider block cycle to the Wizard Monitor or PLC.
• TriCip Fluid Exclusive custom-engineered lubricating fluid formulated specifically for gas compressor cylinders, delivered via Bag in Box (BIB) system in recyclable cardboard containers to eliminate contamination.
• Filtration Products Full line of filtration solutions including air/water traps, high-pressure sintered bronze filters (10-150 micron), spin-on filters for bulk filtration, desiccant breathers, and Y-strainers for tank fill protection.
• Sloan Service Plan Service plan program offering extended warranty, discounted parts and service, and preventative maintenance for new and existing lubrication systems, with warranty coverage extendable up to five years.
• Field Service On-site installation, optimization, preventive maintenance, flow rate testing, component replacement, tubing inspection and repair, and system upgrades performed by lubrication system professionals.
• System Evaluation Expert evaluation of existing lubrication systems performed in person or remotely via phone or email, including performance review, actionable data collection, and efficiency and cost-effectiveness assessment.
• Engineering & Design Custom design engineering for lubrication system optimization, including in-kind replacements, system upgrades, and complete custom systems using improved technology to meet application specifications.
• Training Divider block lubrication system operation, maintenance, and repair training delivered at customer facilities, at the Freeport PA factory, or virtually via online seminars or custom webinars.
• Emergency Service 24/7 emergency troubleshooting and repair services for lubrication system issues with next-day component shipping, available regardless of whether the current system was purchased from Sloan Lubrication Systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% lubricant reduction with TriCip system
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ariel CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 November 2021Sloan Lubrication Systems is a nationally approved Ariel Corporation distributor for lubrication system parts and service. Services include ER-125 flow rate reduction, system evaluation, PLC monitoring, no-flow device testing, preventative maintenance, and turnkey system replacement. Divider blocks shipped fully assembled and rigorously tested.
• Ro-Flo CompressorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2021Sloan Lubrication Systems is the only factory recommended lubrication system for Ro-Flo rotary compressor applications. Services include system engineering, turnkey systems, component kits, high specification systems, 3D modeling, training, and preventative maintenance. Custom options for hazardous locations, UL, IEC, ATEX certifications.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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