Reliability Centered Lubrication

 Lubrication can be defined as the application of oily or greasy substances, Which are also called ‘lubricants’ which work like the blood for the rotating equipment. In any industry taking care of lubricant is the main part of their maintenance activity to avoid machinery breakdowns due to which the industry will face a huge loss.


Not only is it used to reduce friction but also allow moving parts to slide smoothly. selecting the right lubrication and taking proper care of them can save the maintenance cost and avoid production loss.


There have been many myths going around about lubrication because of which it is often ignored or not taken care seriously. This ignoring can lead to problems such as oil contamination which results in nothing but premature machine breakdown.


Let’s discuss in detail about the factors that can lead to oil contamination and how we can prevent them.


Lubrication is an important aspect of an equipment's life cycle. It ensures efficiency and prevents breakdowns. Hence it is essential to have optimum Lubrication and a well-planned maintenance strategy.


        

 Factors that contribute to poor Lubrication-


  1. Contaminated Environment


  1. Contaminated Lubricants


  1. Insufficient Lubrication


  1. Wrong Lubricants


  1. Too much Lubrication


  1. Component wear


  1. Ineffective Seals


  1. Damaged Seals



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  • 3 Important Pillars of Reliability Centered Lubrication


Lubrication is the most important factor when we look at the equipment's health and life. 


Frictionless operation and minimum repair are some of the benefits of:


1) Lubrication Selection - Selecting the right method of Lubrication is vital for any equipment as it has a direct impact on the equipment's Health.


2) Lubrication Handling - Storage and Handling Lubricants with care and in a clean environment is important for Reliable Lubrication.


3)  Oil Analysis- Scheduled analysis of oil to check the Oil's health, level and types of contamination keep your equipment running and saves untimely breakdown.



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