Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation
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www . machinerylubrication.com | November - December 2020 | 27 Th e " Lub e -Tips " se c tion of M achin er y Lubric ation magazin e feature s innovative ideas submit te d by our rea der s . Additional tips c an b e found in our Lub e -Tips email n ewslet ter. If you have a tip to share, email it to e ditor@ noria .com . To re ceive th e Lub e -Tips n ewslet ter, subscrib e now at w w w. M achiner yLubrication .com/page/subscriptions. LUBE-TIPS Have Some Tips? Did You Know ? If you have a tip to share, email it to e ditor@ noria .com . Additional tips c an b e found in our Lub e -Tips email n ewslet ter. To re ceive th e Lub e -Tips n ewslet ter, subscrib e now at M a ch i n e r yLu b ric at io n .co m . breather, 3D bullseyes, BS&W bowls etc. on the 893 identified assets, to include the adminis- trative changes to the asset bill of materials and onsite ware- house inventory. Q: What have been some of the biggest project successes for which you've played a part? A: Erection and commissioning of an auto-lubrication system consistent equipment reliability, and all auto lubrication systems at the Steel Melt Shop. Q: How does your company view machinery lubrication in terms of importance and overall business strategy? A: Lubrication has become the 2nd most important business strategy with safety being the most important. Since we have made lubrication one of our top priorities we have reduced equipment down time to a record breaking low and our on-stream time and rate is at an all time high. ML Quick Filter Check When checking differential filter clogging indicators, be sure that the pilot holes in the filter body (the ones that feed the indicator with oil pressure) are clear of debris. is will help ensure you are receiving the correct signal. Unusual Breather Treatment Washing down machinery with water often results in desiccant breathers becoming saturated with water. One solution is to put pantyhose over the breather. ough it may look silly, it repels the water yet allows air to move through it and is easier than training personnel over time. Use Lube ID Tags Consider using equipment lube tags to avoid adding the wrong oil to a machine. ese identification tags decrease the possibility of error by inexperienced lube techs, facilitate training of new technicians and reduce confusion associated with switching suppliers. Use color- and/ or shape-coding wherever possible. Whether plastic, stainless steel, aluminum or coated paperboard, these tags can indicate the lubricant's name and viscosity, and can be affixed to each reservoir. ML Oil Sampling Pointer For reservoirs, drop-tube oil sampling is rarely the ideal method. However, if it cannot be avoided, it is important to consistently sample as close to the active fluid zone as possible. Measure the stand-off distance desired from the bottom of the sump and attach the drop tube with wire ties (or other suitable method) that distance from the end of a rod. Consistency in the sample location will help make the analysis results more suitable for trending.