Lubrication Analysis

When researching the available literature on extending the life of hard working machinery, contamination appears over and over to be the leading cause of machinery failure.

Premature plant failure is the largest single controllable expenditure when operating all types of plant and machinery. In many situations the cost of maintenance will exceed the annual net profit in amount.

Oil analysis is very effective when used as part of your maintenance management program. However, never rely on oil analysis test results alone when making maintenance decisions. Obtain information form all sources before making your final maintenance decision.

Typical sources of information to consider are:

> Diagnostic Test Information.

> Operation Conditions/Environment.

> Visual Inspection.

> Vibration Data.

> Lubricant Suppliers.

> Evaluation of impact of recent maintenance repair.

> Equipment Manufacturer.

> Equipment Maintenance History.

> Compare Current Sample Results with Previous Samples.

> Age of Equipment

Oil analysis is a reliable and effective maintenance management tool and the information provided by the aptGroup can assist you in making more informed maintenance decisions.

KEYS TO EFFECTIVE OIL ANALYSIS RESULTS. 

>  Determine Goals and Objectives. 

>  Verify Lab Capabilities and Responsiveness. 

>  Ensure Samples are Taken Correctly. 

>  Take Samples on a Regular Basis. 

>  Fill out Laboratory Sample Information Forms Completely.

>  Do Not Hold Samples, send to service provider ASAP. 

>  Tell the service provider of Recent Maintenance or Unusual Problems. 

>  Use Manufacturers Guidelines. 

>  Ensure Good Communications between Service Provider, Maintenance Personnel and Maintenance Managers. 

>  Train Maintenance Personnel about using Oil Analysis Effectively. 

>  Use Oil Analysis as a part of your maintenance Planning and Practices. 

>  Evaluate Cause and Effect Relationships in Test  Results and Determine possible solutions.

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