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Machinery Lubrication September-October 2021

Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation

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12 | September - October 2021 | www . machinerylubrication.com LUBRICANT RECEPTION & STORAGE Factor: R4M Learn More: noria.com/ascend/ Factor: R4M—Inventory Management: Level: Management and Training(M) Stage: Lubricant Reception And Storage About: Inventory management must define optimal inventory levels, prioritize keeping lubricants in appropriate and clean environments, and optimize inventory investments by adopting a FIFO (First In, First Out) strategy. More about this ASCEND ™ Factor In the interest of reducing purchasing costs and streamlining storage and handling, many organizations have substan- tially slashed the number of lubricant SKUs (stock keeping units) they use. ey have also re-engineered the precision of their lubricant specifi- cation. ere are many real benefits to these consolidation initiatives if done correctly. Let's go over some of the DO's and DON'Ts of lubricant consolidation. DO'S DO Revie w each applic a- tion for lubricant requirements and compatibility — W hen we recommend lubricants, we base the recommendation on several factors, one of the most important being the individual needs of each lubricated asset throughout the plant. is includes considerations such as viscosity for sufficient film thickness based on operating and environmental conditions. Addi- tionally, compatibilit y with the current lubricant is important; a thorough flush may be required if the lubricant is incompatible. DO Base all decisions on criteria such as volume, price robustness, and machine count — ese are just a few factors that go into our lubricant recommendations. While cost justification is usually the most important factor in any facility, lubricant selection shouldn't be based solely on the lubricant cost The Do's and Don'ts X of Lubricant Consolidation Paul Farless | Noria Corporation

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