Contamination control system for lubricants

 Taking care of lubricants has been mainly neglected because it is considered as unnecessary or out of maintenance practice. Not following proper maintenance practices for lubrication reliability often leads to the formation of contamination and degradation in oil. In this article, we have tried to cover the strategies that one can implement at the respective plants to extend the life of the oil as well as equipment. 


Just like equipment, lubricants also require proper maintenance and care when being received, handled, stored, and used.




Many facilities are unaware of the danger caused due to improper lubricant storage and handling practices and what inevitable fate it can lead to in terms of equipment reliability and lifecycle.


We often overlook these important aspects thinking they don't affect Oil's condition much but considering the importance of Clean Oil these factors play an important role.


Improper Lubrication maintenance practices result in Oil degradation and contamination and it can happen at any stage of the Lubrication Lifecycle.


Therefore, correcting and controlling them is very mandatory for Proper and Reliable Lubrication!


Read in detail how the improper storage of equipment could be the reason behind the contamination.


These are the 3 main tasks that should be performed in order to design a contamination control system.



1) Setting the Target - The target of cleanliness levels is an important factor for equipment reliability.


2) Implementing methodology - Industry professionals should be trained to implement the Contamination Control methodology in a structured manner.


3) Applying Strategy - Condition Monitoring strategies help to keep a check on Equipment health and Efficiency.



Book your place for our upcoming free webinar on the topic “Varnish - the silent killer of the Lubrication & Hydraulic Systems” on 29th July 2021 at 6:30 PM IST.

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