Competent managers and maintenance technicians put great emphasis on oil cleanliness. Most companies don’t pay due attention to oil cleanliness and its role in keeping industrial equipment in good working condition for a long period of time. Unprecedented technological advancements and evolving trends make it mandatory for companies to prioritize equipment reliability. This is why better asset performance has become a top goal of effective maintenance strategies.

Lubricant health is one of the key factors that determine equipment reliability and the life of machinery. The quality of your lubricants largely depends on the quality of your oil storage practices. Proper oil storage is vital when it comes to maintaining a healthy clean fluid. From bulk delivery and dispensing to the application, there are many factors to consider when implementing a lubrication strategy.

The use of industrial lubrication has been around for more than a thousand years; olive oil and fats were first used by Egyptians to reduce frictional heat in the hubs of wooden wheels used on chariots. It is critical to understand why lubrication still seems to be a prime concern in industries today.

Constant maintenance is an inseparable part of any progressive industry operating heavy machinery. If you want to keep your equipment in good working condition, regular maintenance is inevitable. Needless to say that poorly maintained equipment doesn’t run efficiently and leads to unexpected downtime. The following are some useful tips that will help you extend equipment life and improve your operational efficiency as well as your bottom line:

Equipment reliability is what a company needs to keep running profitably and efficiently. To achieve this, it is imperative to set up and implement a practical as well as an effective preventive maintenance program.

If you find it problematic to implement and sustain an effective lubrication program, you are not alone. Many companies face numerous hurdles when implementing a dependable lubrication strategy. The absence of a change management plan and a lack of vision of the program's scope are the leading reasons why companies fail to do so.

Having reliable equipment demands a deep understanding of equipment failure modes and strategies to prevent them. There can be a multitude of factors that lead to equipment failure. It takes a strategic approach to improve equipment reliability.

It is often reported that industrial gears are not ran in clean, cool and dry environments. Conditions in a gear-driven operational environment such as manufacturing plants, steel mills, and other heavy industrial applications can have a major impact on the operational efficiency of the equipment. Selecting the right lubricant is one of the challenges maintenance teams face in strenuous industrial environments.

A good lubrication strategy doesn't merely deal with the random application of grease, oil, or lubricants to your equipment. When we talk about excellence, it is something beyond carrying out basic maintenance activities. Lubrication excellence is achieved when you develop a sound lubrication program for your facility or equipment in order to improve equipment reliability and service life.

In order to have a comprehensive and effective lubrication program that provides the most return on investment, industries have to ensure the best practices throughout the process starting from receiving to the final application.