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...
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...
ON THE FLOOR
Each month we talk with maintenance and technology professionals about their views and pressing problems on the factory floor.
Asset Management: Evolution to RevolutionQ: Asset management is changing rapidly. Where is it all headed? A: Maintenance and reliability concepts have been evolving for a long time with increasing complexity and capabilities. This is further complicated by global competition, the high number of trades/technicians leaving the workforce, changing business dynamics, and the ongoing need to improve culture.
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...
Machine Design, Environment Affect Lubrication
Bearing lubrication decisions, made at the machine-design stage, often dictate how well the machine...
‘Map’ Your Way to Successful Lubrication
Lubrication mapping is essential in best-practice lubrication-management programs.
