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Machinery Lubrication May-June 2020

Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation

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I f you were to visit 20 different plants, you likely would find 20 different ways of managing machinery lubrication, some of which would be less than ideal. ere is no need for this situation to exist. is article outlines 60 best practices that a good lubrication program should contain. These practices cover five major categories: people, methods, lubricants, hardware and problem solving. ey are intended to help you minimize gear and bearing failures as well as reduce lubri- cant costs and lube-related downtime. PEOPLE 1. Training In the past, most of the individuals who oversaw the lubrication requirements of industrial plants were self-taught. Even today, there are few schools where you can obtain an education in the art and science of lubrication practices. e theory of lubrication is better served but usually by courses within other degrees. However, information on applied lubrication is available, and people charged with keeping their employer's equipment running smoothly should avail themselves of it. Oil companies continue to upgrade their training programs, and independent firms specializing in lubrication training have emerged to fill the gap. Still, maintenance organizations must make a concerted effort to educate their teams on lubrication best practices. 2. Pay Scale ere's an old saying that the only people in the maintenance department who truly COVER STORY 10 | May - June 2020 | www . machinerylubrication.com By Thomas L. Lantz, Lantz Consulting Services

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