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e condition of the lube room now is
described by auditors and assessors as best in
class or world class. e clean, climate- controlled
building is dedicated solely to lubricant storage
and dispensing, and only trained individuals
have access to it. Color-coded bulk storage units
filter oil as it comes in and when it goes out. Oil
is dispensed into color-coded plastic transfer
containers that are matched to the bulk storage
unit and at the point of use.
e new storage cabinets keep the transfer
containers, grease, grease guns and sampling
equipment well-organized. An office/lab area
has also been designed for the lubrication tech-
nicians to conduct viscosity tests and manage
their daily work.
Uptime, budget savings and the culture
around lubrication have been the most
important results. e facility has now had its
lubrication center in service for seven years,
and it continually is being improved. However,
the technicians' dedication to keeping the
room in audit-ready shape remains steadfast.
The condition of the old lube room at the Ingredion Canada plant was dismal at best.
The new lubrication building is clean, climate-
controlled and dedicated solely to lubricant
storage and dispensing.
Color-coded bulk storage units incorporate dedi-
cated pumps and filters for all stored oil types.
Oil is now dispensed into color-
coded transfer containers that are
matched to the bulk storage unit.
New storage cabinets keep oil
transfer containers, grease, grease
guns and sampling equipment well-
organized.
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