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Noria shall not be liable for any inju- ries, loss of profits, business, goodwill, data, interruption of business, nor for incidental or consequential merchantability or fitness of purpose, or damages related to the use of information or recommendations provided. Machinery Lubrication 5 Smart Machine, Smart Inspections Your machines can be smart, real-time communicators of the state of machine health. It is disappointing that very few original equip- ment manufacturers (OEMs) build machines to a suitable state of inspection readiness. This puts the burden on the asset owner to source needed parts and devices to be retrofitted on machines either at commissioning or during a scheduled shutdown. Yes, there are often costs associated with retrofits and other machine modifications, and some of these changes can present risks related to human-agency failures from machine distur- bances and defective parts/installations. However, if the modifications are properly engi- neered, sourced and installed, the benefits over the long term can be enormous. Don't pretend to save money by skipping this step. After all, inspection blindness is a far greater concern from the standpoint of machine reliability. You can't inspect and report what you can't see. The following examples of machine- readiness practices, accessories, instru ments and devices can substantially enhance and enable inspec- tion readiness. Good Housekeeping Outside Dirt — This is always a good place to start. Keep your machines clean, inside and out. We all know that dirt is destructive to the machine's internal frictional surfaces, but it also masks many important inspection alerts, such as surface distress shown by cracked paint, tempered metal tints, chronic corrosion, runaway fretting, seal wear/damage and leakage points. Inside Dirt and Fouling — Dirt and sludge can make oil so opaque that other oil proper- ties become invisible. These might include water contamination, glycol, aeration, wear particle suspensions, etc. When oil is kept clear and bright, the slightest change in this state serves as an early sign of concern that should be reported for more detailed analysis. Addi- tionally, sludge can stain sight glasses, preventing the oil level and other conditions from being easily determined. Plates, Tags and Labels — Machine compo- nents should be properly labelled to avoid reporting errors. Other labels and markings are important, too, including filter and breather installation dates, lubricant type and gauge reading alerts. Inspection Windows An inspection window is effectively a portal used by the inspector to see within the machine. Many types of products can function as windows, such as the following: There is a need to enhance the quality of machine- transmitted conditions so the inspector gets a clear and complete picture of the state of the machine's health. 26% of lubrication professionals say enabling inspections of their in-service oil and machinery would be the most likely reason for making machine modifica- tions at their plant, based on a recent poll at Machinery- Lubrication.com