" For improvement
to be possible,
we must be able
to measure; to
measure, we must
observe.
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Why Lubrication Should Be
Outside the CMMS
For improvement to
be possible, we must
be able to measure;
to measure, we must
observe. is is where many people
fall short in their lubrication program
— there is no way to observe the
program, so it can't be measured or
improved. A great need exists in the
industry for a method to manage the
chaos associated with lubrication,
and this need is a separate Lubrica-
tion Management System (LMS)
to manage and improve lubrication
programs in industrial facilities
effectively. While many organizations
rely on computerized maintenance
management systems (CMMS) to
handle various tasks, it can be argued
that lubrication requires dedicated
attention due to its unique charac-
teristics and long-term goals.
Lubrication is defined as a collec-
tion of activities that contribute to
equipment reliability. However, it
often gets buried within other data
sets in CMMS, making it difficult to
measure its effectiveness and optimize
the lubrication program. To address
this, facilities should implement an
LMS to provide comprehensive infor-
mation about lubrication activities,
track and assign work, and plan for
future events.
ere are several reasons why
lubrication should exist outside the
CMMS and be managed separately
in an LMS.
First Seen in Machinery Lubrication, February 2023
Wes Cash | Noria Corporation
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