Machinery Lubrication July 2024

A full-on inspection 2.0 plan should be a detailed and comprehensive document to ensure that key features and functional elements are not overlooked. From there, it can be abridged or streamlined for quick, readable review by technicians and operators. The unabridged version of the plan can serve as a rough curriculum for training and competency testing for current and aspiring new inspectors.

It is a fact that some 80% of machinery failures are related to lubrication. Of these, more than one-third result from the contaminated lubricant. These facts highlight the need to ensure all lubrication systems remain pure and contaminant-free.

Join Wes and Brian as they focus on the significance of aligning your maintenance structure with your plant's goals, how culture influences maintenance and reliability practices, and strategies for customizing maintenance programs to fit different environments.

Manufacturing facilities are like my second home. Each year I visit sites all over the world conducting assessments that analyze the overall performance of their lubrication programs. During these assessments as I am documenting, photographing, and completing my list of 540 yes or no questions, I find opportunities for teachable moments.

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2024 Reliable Plant & Machinery Lubrication Conference & Exhibition! Here's a quick overview of the week. From cutting-edge technology showcases to in-depth workshops on best practices in machinery lubrication, attendees got an inside look at the advancements that have shaped the industry.