Abstract: an important measure to extend the service life of lubricants is to implement a comprehensive lubricating oil analysis program. By comparing the analysis results with the previous analysis reports, the trend of the key wear characteristics can be understood.Such an analysis program can help identify contaminants in lubricants, lubricating oil deterioration, abnormal machine wear, and sampling problems.
1. Understand the development of machine lubrication
Lubrication products and technologies are constantly evolving and need to be kept up to date.It is one of the important ways for managers and employees to master the knowledge of lubrication system in the factory to prevent shutdown, equipment maintenance and avoid loss.
Many excellent lubricant suppliers offer seminars on machine lubrication practices ranging from half day to one day to two days.Some workshops are aimed at mechanics, operators or others who are directly responsible for lubricant use and maintenance.Some seminars are aimed at managers and supervisors who do not need specific technical knowledge but who need a general picture of lubrication practices in order to plan, organize, staff and support technical personnel.Through the workshop, they can get a general understanding of best practices for lubrication.
Lubricants suppliers provide on-site or off-site training courses to help achieve best lubrication practices.There are two levels of training: introductory and advanced.This course introduces the basic knowledge of friction and the selection, storage, handling and use of lubricants.The advanced course will introduce the knowledge of lubricating oil analysis, lubricating oil impurity monitoring and debris monitoring and analysis.
2. Implement the lubricating oil analysis plan
An important measure to extend the service life of lubricants is to implement a comprehensive lubricating oil analysis program, which compares the analysis results with previous analysis reports to understand the trend of the key wear characteristics.Such an analysis program can help identify contaminants in lubricants, lubricating oil deterioration, abnormal machine wear, and sampling problems.In addition, the analysis plan changes the basis of lubricant replacement from regular to proper to avoid replacement of lubricants in good condition.
3. Look for a good lubrication specialist
Excellent lubricants supplier, in addition to providing a full range of lubricants, also provides the necessary training and tools to maintain the normal operation of the production line.Plant management shall obtain full service from the supplier to support its lubrication management.If your supplier does not provide machine lubrication seminars or an effective lubricating oil analysis program, please find a supplier who provides the above services.
As long as they master the basic knowledge of machine lubrication and pay attention to the application and use of lubricants, factory managers can well prevent the occurrence of lubrication problems, thus avoiding major losses.