Machinery Lubrication

Machinery Lubrication May June 2016

Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation

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This project reduced the safety risks associ- ated with several operator tasks, increased machine reliability and stability, improved production quality, and eliminated injuries. I have also investigated and submitted several cause failure reports at the mill and led the implementation of countermeasures. I am currently supporting a steam optimi - zation project, which will save the Fullerton mill $310,000 annually through reduced natural gas consumption, carbon-dioxide emissions and downtime associated with steam-related issues. Q: How does your company view machinery lubrication in terms of importance and overall business strategy? A: Kimberly-Clark's Fullerton mill has come a long way in the past few years, and it didn't happen by itself. Our maintenance team saw the importance of machinery lubrication, especially after they went through the training provided by Noria. The mill's technicians are working continuously to sharpen their skills. Q: What do you see as some of the more important trends taking place in the lubrication and oil analysis field? A: I believe a good oil analysis program is key. Last year we were able to predict a bearing failure a week before it happened. Oil analysis showed metal shavings in the 900-gallon oil tank. This find allowed us to better plan for bearing replacement. Q: What has made your company decide to put more emphasis on machinery lubrication? A: Seeing improvement in overall machine operation has been the main drive behind the emphasis on machinery lubrication. These efforts resulted in a 0.06-percent water reduc- tion in 2013 and a 35.6-gallon reduction in oil consumption between 2012 and 2013. 305.591.8935 | ludeca.com Poor lubrication practices account for upwards of 40% of bearing failures. There's no excuse for over or under-greasing your bearings! Improve reliability and save money with our ultrasound tools by making lubrication a condition-based task instead of a time-based task. Our equipment and support are the industry benchmark. Keep it running.™ 305.591.8935 Poor lubrication practices account for upwards of 40% of bearing failures. There's no excuse for over or under-greasing your bearings! Improve reliability and save money with our ultrasound tools by making lubrication a condition-based task instead of a time-based task. Our equipment and support are the industry benchmark. Keep it running. SDT270 The Ultrasound Solution

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