Effective lubrication practices are essential for maximizing equipment uptime, minimizing downtime, and optimizing long-term machine reliability. Neglecting lubrication can result in costly repairs, reduced productivity, and the ultimate disaster: premature equipment failure. In other words, there are no shortcuts when it comes to proper lubrication.
In various industry sectors, some practices become obsolete, while others become ingrained and recognized as industry best practices worldwide. This article aims to enlighten readers about specific lubrication best practices that offer tangible benefits, such as reduced maintenance costs, increased machine uptime, minimized impact of failures, and enhanced overall reliability.
Lubricant compatibility is a critical aspect of maintenance and reliability engineering, ensuring optimal equipment performance and longevity. Understanding the properties of base oils, thickeners in greases, and additives is essential for selecting compatible lubricants and avoiding detrimental effects on machinery.
Unlike the proverbial squeaky wheel that demands attention, the neglect of proper oil drum storage can easily go unnoticed. Compounding this issue is the challenge of retroactively pinpointing storage conditions as the root cause of machine failure. Consider this: How often do we trace a bearing failure back to the conditions in which its originating oil drum was stored?
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In the realm of industrial maintenance and reliability, achieving lubrication excellence is a lofty goal that demands strategic planning and execution. Noria's groundbreaking ASCEND™ chart serves as a guiding beacon that illuminates the path towards lubrication excellence.
Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) are a good way to achieve short-term wins for the organization as it moves toward achieving the vision. Each department in the organization would set up annual OKRs to achieve the vision. You can think of the vision as the long-term three to five-year objective for the organization.