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Packaging Integrity Visual Check
Once the product delivered is verified to meet what was requested, a check must be made to verify the
product integrity. Lubricants are delivered in many different ways, and inspections must be taken after the
oil arrives.
All
Containers
Look for signs of:
• Degradation of or any illegibility on labeling
(sticker, embossed, stamp, etc.)
• Broken seals on bungs, covers, gaskets, lids, etc.
• Leaks, drips, puddles of oil, grease smudges, etc.
• Corrosion on metal containers or any external
body surface damage
• Particulate contaminant build-up in crevices
on container design, especially near oil fill
and drain points
• Water build-up evidence in pockets or areas
near the ground, indicating evidence of
outdoor storage
Small
Containers
(jugs, cans, spray cans)
Look for signs of:
• Cuts, indentions or dings from poor handling
(possibly due to boxes stacked too high,
pressing down on products inside)
• Previous oil or grease residue, possibly poor
storage conditions (e.g., lubricants packaged
in cartons can show signs of leakage on the
cardboard)
Steel Drums
Look for signs of:
• Suspicious welds indicating repair work
• Pitting
• Deformed containers, such as folds or creases
when indentions exist, or previous indentions
have been pressed or punched out
Plastic Drums
Look for signs of:
• Brittle fractures, cracks
• Dried out appearances
• Bends, indentions, folds
• Pitting
• Evaluate longitudinal and hoop stress
• Tank bottom, especially in ground contact areas
• Look at the bung for evidence of a broken seal
(since initial fill)
• Any signs of a container having been reused
• Oil level
• Coating and linings
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LUBRICANT RECEPTION & STORAGE
