Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation
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Lube Manuals Should be More than Catalog Cut Sheets Jerry Putt, Noria Corporation The lube manual should be a key document that provides a roadmap to achieving the optimum level of lubrication for equipment. The designer can use the manual to convey key information that may not be obvious once the equipment is installed. This session will discuss what the designer should include and how it might be implemented by the equipment maintainers. Lubrication: An Exercise in Continuous Improvement Ted Melencheck, Cargill Deicing Technology When lubrication moves from being a program to a process, significant gains in cost reduction and reliability can be achieved. This case study presentation will demonstrate the value of establishing a fundamentally sound lubrication initiative that will serve as a foundation to build improvements through incremental steps. In addition to integrating data evaluation and interpretation, the use of root cause analysis will show how problems can be reduced or eliminated through a continuing improvement processes. This will be illustrated with case studies from real-world situations that can be easily related to many industries. Attendees will learn how to develop and manage lubrication initiatives, the importance of oil analysis and the use of reference samples, as well as how improvements can be made one step at a time through technology, employee engagement and commitment. Secrets to Achieving Lubrication Excellence Jeremy Wright, Noria Corporation Have you ever wondered what industry leaders are doing and what makes them the leaders? In this presentation, the five main attributes of world-class organizations will be revealed. You will also learn what many companies do wrong when trying to transform to lubrication excellence so you can be sure to avoid the same mistakes and reap the benefits of becoming a top performer in the lubrication field. Using Thermal Imaging to Diagnose Machinery Lubrication Problems Leith Hitchcock, RAM-C Diagnosing machinery lubrication-related issues with thermal imaging is a technique that is not widely understood or used in conjunction with lubrication management, despite being an extremely powerful method when used as part of an overall program. This session will cover the principles of thermography, including applications and limitations of the technique, as well as its ability for integration with other condition monitoring techniques and its use as part of a lubrication management program. Extensive case histories of thermography applications for diagnosis of lubrication problems will be provided. LUBRICATION EXCELLENCE LUBRICATION SELECTION Environmentally Safe Lubricants in Industry Mark Miller, Terresolve While many operators want to use environmentally preferable technology, there is much confusion over the various types and their respective performance characteristics. This presentation will provide a no-nonsense approach to environmentally safe lubricants to help you choose the right fluid for the right application. Attendees will learn the various definitions of "biodegradable," the strengths and limitations of each product type, and the maintenance practices required to prolong the life of the fluid and the equipment. Water infiltration, high pressure, wide temperature range usage and ways to manage these challenges will also be discussed, along with environmental fluid compatibility with hydraulics, pumps, sealing materials, hoses and other important components. Food-Grade Lubricants: What You Need to Know Toby Porter, Kluber Lubrication North America L.P. As the machinery in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries continues to improve, it is important that your lubrication program keeps pace. Increasing production demands, risk analysis programs, etc., pose significant new challenges for maintenance managers, and lubrication can sometimes be overlooked in the larger picture of manufacturing reliability. The lubrication of necessary components must take into account the improvements of these industries, while also maintaining safety in cases where incidental food contact is a possibility. Understanding these variables is crucial to the creation of an optimized lubrication program. How to Select Heat Transfer Fluids Gaston Arseneault, Petro-Canada Lubricants Although many plants operate heat transfer systems, the number of people with in-depth knowledge of these systems is diminishing. End users must realize that while they sample 5-gallon gearboxes, they may have hundreds of gallons of heat transfer oils that go unchecked for years. This presentation will discuss the various types of heat transfer fluids, including their basic properties and modes of degradation, as well as describe how to properly select them, instead of just focusing on price or one test result. How to Select the Right Lubricant for the Right Application Anoop Kumar, Royal Manufacturing Most end users do not know how to read and analyze a lubricant supplier's product data sheet in order to make the proper selection of lubricating greases. This session will explain how to distinguish data from different suppliers so you can choose the right product for your application. Attendees will learn the basics of lubricating greases, what properties to look for and when to use oil or grease lubrication. 8