Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation
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www.machinerylubrication.com | November - December 2022 | 23 ML ML ML 1. Don't measure lubrication inspection effectiveness unless • The correct inspection tools are used • Machines are modified for quality inspection • Machinery lubrication training has been provided • A method more thorough than pass/fail identification is in place for tracking abnormal conditions 2. Don't measure lubrication route effectiveness unless • Routes have documented procedures • Those performing the routes are trained in best practices • Route tasks are organized and optimized (such as by type, frequency, required skills, type of lubricant, operating condi - tion (ON/OFF), geographic location, etc.) • Task times are measured • Appropriate tools are identified and available • Efficiencies (for scheduling, sequencing, etc.) are considered 3. Don't measure the unavailabil- ity of machines or production loss hours related to lubrication tasks unless • Root Cause Analysis and FMEA are being performed • Proactive and predictive maintenance are emphasized • The "rights of lubrication" have been established for each measured component 4. Don't measure the compliance of plans for training and cer- tification of your lubrication technicians unless • Lube techs are given the resources to prepare (training courses, books or other reference materials) • Lube techs are given time to prepare (while training usually requires at least a three-day course before certifying, it's important they are not distracted by emails or other work obligations during this time) • Lube techs understand what's in it for them (often, there may be a pay incentive for becoming certified or successfully imple- menting changes to improve lubrication) 5. Don't measure total lubricant consumption unless • The volume of oil lost related to leaks is estimated • The volume of oil used related to oil drains and oil flushes is measured • Oil analysis is being used to identify condition-based oil changes • Grease relubrication is based on proper calculations or feedback tools to identify regrease volume and intervals 6. Don't measure the overall lubrication program effective- ness unless • All six lubricant lifecycle stages (see Ascend Chart) are being taken into consideration • A lubrication champion is identi - fied and provided with resources and support and is empowered to make changes • A training plan is in place to generate awareness of lubrication initiatives across the organization to minimize pushback, as many will resist change DON'T MEASURE... UNLESS.