MACHINING & MACHINERY LUBRICATION MANAGEMENT
LUBEAPP
Precision lubrication is critical for reliable plant
5 most common reasons for poor lubrication .
Rogues ’ Gallery
1 . Lack of ownership of the site lubrication program
2 . Lubricants are selected on price rather than performance
3 . Lack of specific lubrication training
4 . The CMMS does not support precisionbased lubrication
5 . Lubricant stores are not managed
Source ; last 3 years CBM Partners site lubrication audits
60 % of bearing failures are due to poor lubrication .
PRECISION LUBRICATION SUCCESS FACTORS
We have summarised scores against our 140 question assessment survey ;
VISUALISATION
Colour code charts in the storage area , colour coded grease guns and top-up containers , colour coded grease nipples and signs by machines .
If kept accurate , visualisation has a very positive impact on the way that lubrication is seen on site and is an important factor in changing from a “ grease monkey ” to “ tribologist ” mindset .
PERSONNEL
Any personnel involved in lubrication should have their lubrication role and responsibilities clearly described in their job description .
At least one person on site should be trained & certified in machine lubrication ; all personnel involved in lubrication should be trained .
Back-up personnel & processes should be in place in case of need for lubrication tasks .
KPI ’ S & METRICS
Schedules should be established down to lubrication point level , not just machine . Task completion should enable KPI data & reporting . Schedule compliance ( incl . % overdue ).
Amount , type and frequency of lubricant per point . Ideally including machine criticality to aid focus .
TASK MANAGEMENT
Visual observations should be easily recorded and assigned to maintenance teams .
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Regular “ health check ” of lubrication standards including product quality & effectiveness .
Continuous improvement projects “ moving into the best practice zone ”.
THE LUBRICATION MANAGEMENT TOOL
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