The “Lube Drive” lubricating grease filling tool from Lutz Pumpen takes the strain off maintenance engineers working on machines, systems and vehicles
18.02.2026Handling lubricating grease can be a physically demanding task for maintenance engineers. This is especially true when thick grease has to be delivered using ergonomically unfavourable hand pumps. The Lutz Lube Drive filling tool, which can be powered by a cordless screwdriver, provides relief. It will be on display from 25 to 26 February at the Pumps & Valves 2026 trade fair in Dortmund (Hall 7, Stand 7228). Lutz Pumpen will also be showcasing the Battery B2 mobile drum pump, designed to make transferring liquids from canisters and hobbocks easier.
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At the Lutz Pumpen stand, maintenance engineers can see for themselves how easy the Lube Drive is to operate compared to a hand pump. They can simply place the eccentric screw pump tube in a lubricating grease container and attach a cordless screwdriver with a bit holder. This drives a metal stator, which evenly pumps the lubricating grease through a hose. “Thanks to this energy-saving mode of operation, workplaces can be made significantly more ergonomic,” says Klaus Wadel, Sales Manager at Lutz Pumpen. “Whether maintaining vehicles in forestry, machinery in agriculture, or equipment in industrial plants, inappropriate physical strain often leads to health issues and costly employee absences.” The system's delivery rate is up to 2 kg/min. It is suitable for all commercially available lubricating greases up to NLGI-2.
One of the users of the Lube Drive is the contracting company May from Steinfurt, which supports farmers in the region with field and harvesting work. The company operates a large fleet of machines and vehicles that require regular lubrication. “The compact design and the ability to simply connect the pump to a cordless screwdriver noticeably reduce strain on the hands, arms, and back,” says Michael Bundschuh, machinist and agricultural service technician at May. “For us, the Lube Drive is therefore more than just a technical aid; it offers real benefits in terms of workplace ergonomics and comfort.”
B2 Battery drum pump: no back pain, no spillage
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At Pumps & Valves 2026, Lutz Pumpen will be presenting another product that improves ergonomics in the workplace: the B2 Battery cordless drum pump. It consists of three modular components: a plug-in 260 W DC motor with a replaceable lithium-ion battery, pump tubes with impeller or rotor in immersion depths of 500, 700, 1000 and 1200 mm, and a hose with a nozzle. One battery charge is sufficient to empty a 200-litre container 12 times.
Its modular design allows users to equip multiple containers with a pump tube and seamlessly switch between them using a single motor, enabling quick transfer of liquids such as hydraulic oils for machine maintenance or diesel for vehicles. "Many companies still use conventional hand pumps for these tasks. However, liquids can splash and spill, which can lead to a risk of slipping or skin contact with harmful substances," says Rössler. He goes on to explain that this danger no longer applies when the B2 Battery is used for pumping.
“The canister pumps have made our work a lot faster and more ergonomic at the same time.”
One of the users of the B2 Battery is the firewood dealer Holz-Hoh from Marktheidenfeld. The company uses the mobile cordless pump to refuel its vehicles in the forest. "We used to have to hoist 30-litre canisters of diesel fuel up to the fuel filler neck, which was about waist height. It felt like a compulsory and exhausting workout," says managing director Pascal Hoh. "We now do this work with the B2 Battery from Lutz Pumpen. Compared to most permanently installed diesel tank pumps, the canister pumps perform far better. They have made our work a lot faster and more ergonomic at the same time."
