Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation
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16 | November - December 2020 | www . machinerylubrication.com Juggling Systematic Gap Reduction within Lubricant Handling e Lubricant Handling and Application section is unique in that it is heavily involved in the lubricant's "cradle-to-grave process" " Contaminants Lubricant transfer items Hardware accessories Matt Adams | Noria Corporation Overview LUBRICANT HANDLING & APPLICATION While all six Lubricant Lifecycle Stages within e Ascend Chart play a significant role inside program ownership, one that specifically stands out with regard to site improvement and systematic gap reduction is Lubricant Handling and Application. The Lubricant Handling and Application (H) section is unique in that it is heavily involved in the lubri- cant's "cradle-to-grave" process and frequently relies on on-site employee engagement and interaction. Since this is the case, it is vital to understand, identify, optimize and maintain for overall lubrication program development. But what exactly should the Lubricant Handling and Application aspects of a lubrication program encompass? As we begin to look at this Lifecycle Stage, we will go through the three tiers, called levels, that structure the chart and each of the specific factors that are necessary to be evaluated and augmented. Platform Level U p o n r e v i e w i n g each level, we initially take a look at the first and broadest level of ownership, known as the Platform level. e collection of factors at the Platform Level across all Life - cycle Stages is the foundation upon which the lubrication program is executed. For those within the Lubricant Handling and Application Stage, it encompasses all activities actually being completed on the plant floor itself and can be referred to as the "boots on the ground" tier. Specific factors to discuss in this section are Lubricant Application Tasks (H1P), Machinery Configuration (H2P) and Lubricant Handling and Application Devices (H3P). e effectiveness with which Lubricant Application Tasks (H1P) are carried out on the plant floor plays a direct role with regard to asset reliability. ese tasks should always consider three fundamental parts: • e safety of the individual performing the job • e ergonomics of the job being completed which aids in the maintainability of the asset • e desired ORS (Optimum Reference State) of the asset Application tasks should be designed so that there is limited exposure of the lubricant to the environment while supplementing reliability. Common examples of lubricant application tasks could include oil and grease