Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation
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ML www . machinerylubrication.com | May - June 2019 | 45 Making It Practical and Consistent Because ICML exists to support people and companies in pursuit of lubrication excellence, the organization concluded that it would be sensible to develop a tactical, lubrication-specifi c standard in alignment with the more general ISO 55000. A new document was envisioned that would outline a comprehensive 12-point framework for businesses to optimize lubricated asset management while working toward ISO 55000 certifi cation. ICML's worldwide base of technical contributors was directed to apply their energy and expertise for several years. e result is ICML 55. "ICML 55 is a fantastic way to merge best practices globally into one readable document," says Rendela Wenzel, associate senior consul- tant engineer at Eli Lilly and Company, who also serves on the ICML board as director of the ICML 55 initiative. " is standard provides a how-to guide for lubrication excellence and represents best practices by subject-matter experts (SMEs) from all over the world." While the holistic ISO 55000 and strategic PAS 55 were limited on detail, ICML 55 spells out the tactical requirements and necessary guidelines to establish, implement, maintain and improve consistent lubrication management systems and activities. e fi rst part of the standard is ICML 55.1, "Requirements for the Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets," which describes and defi nes 12 interrelated areas to be incorporated into any sustainable lubrication program plan. "ICML 55 was constructed by tapping into the vast experience and knowledge of 45 leading experts in lubrication and oil analysis," explains Jim Fitch, ICML board member and CEO of Noria Corpo- ration. "ICML 55.1 ensures that there are no gaps in the elements that defi ne lubrication excellence." ICML 55.1 is applicable to any business that owns and manages a substantial base of physical asset components comprised of lubricated mechanical assets. By adopting ICML 55.1 requirements, an organi- zation in pursuit of excellence with its lubricated asset management policies, strategies and plans can achieve its objectives consistently and sustainably over time. However, ICML 55.1 does not replace, compete with or technically confl ict with ISO 55001. It is merely an enabling standard, so users will fi nd that each section of ICML 55.1 aligns with a corresponding section of ISO 55001. Organizations can arrange for a qualifi ed ICML 55 auditor to certify their compliance across all 12 areas, thus publicly validating that their lubricated asset management program has achieved optimum performance at the highest levels of machine reliability. ICML 55.1, which already is available for purchase, is intended to be a companion document in association with ICML 55.2, "Guideline for the Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets," and ICML 55.3, "Auditors' Standard Practice and Policies Manual." ese two documents are targeted for completion by the end of 2019 and 2020, respectively. Why MLE & ICML 55? "Plant lubrication management professionals have needed a signa- ture certifi cation as a validation of their skills and experience for a long time now," says Johnson, who served on ICML's MLE development committee. " e MLE should be that." As a new engineering-grade, management-level certifi cation, the MLE targets reliability and asset leaders with a strong emphasis in lubrication and oil analysis. e requisite exam evaluates an individual's knowledge, understanding and abilities to provide engineering support