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"Machine
inspections
offer insights
into each
asset's
condition,
paving the way
for predictive
maintenance."
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INSPECTIONS
HOW TO CONDUCT
MACHINE INSPECTIONS
Put Inspection Data to Use
Data-driven deci-
sions, powered by
machine inspections,
are pivotal to an
effective maintenance program.
Machine inspections offer insights
into each asset's condition, paving
the way for predictive maintenance,
improved uptime, and extended
machine life.
Machine inspections should
ideally be conducted by trained
personnel who understand machine
failure signs. Checklist-driven
inspections aid this process and
can be incorporated into lubrica
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tion routing software. e scope of
inspections depends on the machine
type and its inspection accessories.
Initiating regular inspections
begins with creating a list of poten
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tial machine faults and their root
causes. Inspectors must proactively
examine machinery, extracting
actionable information through
techniques such as Inspection 2.0.
Oil-level inspections serve as
an early warning system for poten
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tial machine issues. Changes in
oil levels or the presence of water
First Seen in Machinery Lubrication, January 2023
Travis Richardson | Noria Corporation
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