Improve Your Lubrication PdM
Use pilot programs to eliminate wasteful reactive practices from your lubrication program.
Podcast: Compressors, Lubricants, and Energy Savings
John Sander In this Efficient Plant podcast, John Sander, vice president of research &...
8 KPIs To Improve Your Lube Program
Remembering the adage, ‘what gets measured gets done,’ is key to ensuring effective lubrication...
The Issue of Old Grease
Aging grease gets no respect in plants, and little or no attention until it fails. By Randall Noon...
ON THE FLOOR
Each month we talk with maintenance and technology professionals about their views and pressing problems on the factory floor.
Double Up With Autonomous MaintenanceQ: What is the purpose of autonomous maintenance and what benefits does it provide? A : The purpose of autonomous maintenance is to set up a process that enables operators and trades/technicians to continually communicate regarding equipment health.
Take Advantage of Shutdowns
Shutdowns, turnarounds, and outages are prime times to update and revitalize lubrication programs...
Don’t Let Wire Ropes Hang Dry
Fatigue, wear, corrosion, and/or core shrinkage destroy wire ropes. Extend rope life with a proper...
Lubed Chains Live Long Lives
If the proper lubricant is applied in the proper places, chain wear can be greatly minimized and...
Lube Safety Comes In Threes
A complete lubrication-safety program involves a thorough analysis and proper implementation of...
Lubricant Myths That Can Cost You
Blindly following these old adages can result in damaged equipment, reduced product quality, and...
Understand Vertical Motor Bearings
Vertical motors differ from horizontal units in various ways, including their oil-leak risks.
What’s Your Oil Telling You?
Paying attention to what lubricants ‘say’ can protect equipment from catastrophic failure.
Oil Systems Need to Breathe
Properly maintained breathers make it possible for lubrication systems to effectively protect...
