Lubrication Systems Company

What Lubrication Systems Company does

Lubrication Systems Company (LSC), founded in 1968 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a manufacturer of centralized oil mist lubrication and lube oil purification equipment for heavy industrial machinery. Its core technology portfolio comprises three proprietary branded platforms: LubriMist® oil mist generators that deliver continuous, automated bearing lubrication in extreme environments (desert to arctic), ThermoJet® oil purification systems that remove contaminants and extend lubricant life, and MistLock® bearing lubrication systems. The portfolio is complemented by centralized grease systems, varnish mitigation equipment, lubricant storage and handling solutions, and pump and compressor systems, along with a recurring consumables line including filters, filter packs, tank breather filtration traps, and specialized oil mist lubricants.

LSC's commercial motion is built around engineered equipment sales to enterprise industrial operators across at least 14 verticals, including manufacturing, mining, petrochemical, power generation, steel, pulp and paper, railroad, refining, marine and offshore, nuclear, elevator, and construction. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time equipment sales with quote-based pricing, supplemented by consumables and replacement-part demand from the installed base. Since January 2019, LSC has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of RelaDyne Reliability Services, with equipment distributed through RelaDyne's national enterprise field sales force, a global authorized distributor network spanning 50+ countries, and RelaDyne's online ordering and customer portal infrastructure.

The company's value proposition centers on eliminating bearing failures, reducing unplanned downtime, extending lubricant and equipment life, and mitigating varnish buildup in hydraulic and lubrication systems. With 55+ years of operational history and a stated position as the world leader in oil mist and oil purification equipment, LSC's competitive position rests on proprietary engineering, registered brand trademarks, installed-base switching costs, and integration with RelaDyne's broader reliability services platform rather than on software or data-driven differentiation.

Name

Lubrication Systems Company

Legal name

Lubrication Systems Company

Website

https://lsc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lubrication Systems Company, founded in 1968 and based in Houston, Texas, manufactures proprietary oil mist lubrication and oil purification equipment for heavy industrial machinery worldwide. Now a RelaDyne subsidiary, it serves enterprise operators across mining, petrochemical, power, steel, refining, marine, nuclear, and other verticals in 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lubrication Equipment

NAICS

Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Maintenance Lubrication & Oil Handling Equipment (Greasing, Dispensing, Used Oil) (IMAHALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Heavy-Duty Lubricants (IMAEAMAB), Greases & Specialty Lubricants (Greases, Pastes, Chain Oils, Silicone/Fluoro) (EUALAJAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial lubrication equipment
• Oil mist lubrication
• Oil purification systems
• Bearing lubrication systems
• Centralized grease systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Design, Manufacturing, and Sale: LSC designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary oil mist and oil purification equipment including LubriMist, ThermoJet, and MistLock branded products. Equipment includes generators, purifiers, centralized lubrication systems, and related components.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lubrication Systems Company (LSC) designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary oil mist lubrication systems, oil purification systems, and bearing lubrication equipment for industrial machinery. Its portfolio includes the LubriMist®, ThermoJet®, and MistLock® branded product lines, complemented by centralized grease systems, varnish mitigation equipment, lubricant storage/handling systems, pumps/compressors, and consumables such as filters and specialized oil mist lubricants, serving customers in over 50 countries.

Product overview

Lubrication Systems Company (LSC) is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial lubrication equipment, now operating as a division of RelaDyne Reliability Services. The portfolio centers on three core branded product lines: the LubriMist® Oil Mist System for continuous bearing lubrication, the ThermoJet® Oil Purification System for fluid cleaning and extending lubricant life, and the Mistlock® bearing lubrication system. These core products are complemented by centralized grease systems, varnish mitigation equipment, general lubrication storage and handling solutions, and pump/compressor systems. The company also offers a range of consumables and accessories including filters, filter packs, tank breather filtration traps, and specialized oil mist lubricants. LSC serves customers in 50+ countries across diverse operating conditions, from desert to arctic environments, with a focus on engineered equipment reliability improvements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lubrimist®: Oil Mist generator system - part of LSC's equipment portfolio for lubrication management.
• ThermoJet®
• MistLock®

Products and services

• LubriMist® Oil Mist System Oil mist generator system that provides continuous bearing lubrication for industrial machinery, eliminating manual lubrication requirements and operating in conditions ranging from desert to arctic.
• ThermoJet® Oil Purification System Oil purification equipment that removes contaminants and degradation products from industrial lubricants, extending oil life and protecting equipment.
• MistLock® Bearing Lubrication Bearing lubrication system using mist technology to provide consistent, controlled lubrication to bearings in industrial machinery.
• Centralized Grease Systems Automated grease lubrication systems that deliver precise amounts of lubricant to multiple points, reducing manual intervention and ensuring consistent lubrication coverage.
• Varnish Mitigation Equipment Equipment designed to remove and prevent varnish buildup in hydraulic and lubrication systems, protecting system components and extending fluid life.
• General Lubrication Systems, Storage & Handling Systems for storing, handling, and dispensing lubricants, including tank monitoring and bulk fluid management solutions.
• Pump & Compressor Systems Equipment systems for pumping and compressing lubricants in industrial applications, supporting reliability services operations.
• Filters and Filter Packs Replacement filters and packaged filter sets for oil mist and purification equipment, maintaining system efficiency and performance.
• Tank Breather Filtration Traps Filtration components that protect lubricant storage tanks from contamination through air breather filtration.
• Oil Mist Lubricants Specialized lubricants formulated for use with oil mist systems, ensuring proper mist formation and equipment protection.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• RelaDyne Reliability ServicesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Lubrication Systems Company (LSC) was acquired by RelaDyne Reliability Services in January 2019. This strategic acquisition brought LSC's equipment brands (LubriMist, ThermoJet, MistLock) under RelaDyne's national distribution and service network, enhancing RelaDyne's equipment fleet and reliability services capabilities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Graco Inc. Graco manufactures fluid handling equipment (pumps, meters, dispense) used for lubricants and industrial fluids, overlapping with LSC's pump/compressor and storage/handling modules.
• Donaldson Company: Donaldson is a broad industrial filtration incumbent whose fluid filtration products overlap with LSC's filters, filter packs, and oil purification equipment line.
• Pall Corporation: Pall is a global industrial filtration and fluid clarification company with overlapping oil purification and hydraulic/lube fluid filtration products serving similar heavy-industry customers.
• SKF Group: SKF is a global bearings and lubrication solutions incumbent; through Lincoln Industrial it competes directly with LSC and offers a much wider portfolio including condition monitoring.

Direct peers

• C.C. Jensen (CJC): C.C. Jensen is a leading manufacturer of offline oil filtration and purification systems, directly comparable to LSC's ThermoJet purification line.
• Bijur Delimon International: Bijur Delimon manufactures centralized lubrication systems (oil and grease) for industrial machinery, directly overlapping with LSC's centralized grease and oil mist portfolio.
• Hy-Pro Filtration: Hy-Pro Filtration produces industrial oil filtration and purification equipment for hydraulic and lube oils, overlapping with LSC's oil purification and varnish mitigation offerings.
• Trico Corporation: Trico is a direct competitor in oil mist lubrication systems for industrial bearings, serving many of the same heavy-industry verticals as LSC's LubriMist line.
• Lincoln Industrial (SKF): Lincoln Industrial (an SKF brand) supplies automatic lubrication and oil mist systems for industrial and heavy equipment, competing head-to-head with LSC's bearing lubrication equipment.
• DropsA: DropsA designs and supplies centralized lubrication systems (oil and grease) for industrial machinery, comparable to LSC's centralized lubrication equipment portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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