Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation
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" By incorporating oil analysis alongside vibration analysis, lubrication issues can be detected and addressed long before they escalate into severe problems detected by vibration. " 34 Machinery Lubrication Annual Edition | www . machinerylubrication.com A Sobering Reality: How Ignoring Oil and Vibration Analyses Impact your Bottom Line Integrating vibration and oil analysis in industrial plants plays a significant role in predicting and preventing equipment failures. While vibration analysis is commonly used, this article high - lights the underutilization of oil analysis despite its ability to detect potential failures much earlier. We will show the importance of using both techniques together, as they provide complementary information and enhance the overall approach to predictive maintenance. Implementing both vibration and oil analysis can offer a comprehensive understanding of equipment health and enable timely interventions, ultimately preventing costly break - downs and improving maintenance strategies in industrial plants. Why Do We Need Oil and Vibration Analyses? Using both vibration analysis and oil analysis provides a much better predictive maintenance (PdM) solu- tion compared to relying solely on vibration or oil analysis alone. is is because mechanical issues, such as soft foot or loose mounting bolts, can be detected through vibration anal- ysis long before wear particles show up in oil analysis. On the other hand, while vibra- tion analysis is effective in identifying certain markers related to equipment health, it may not capture early lubri- cation issues that can lead to failure. By incorporating oil analysis along- side vibration analysis, lubrication issues can be detected and addressed long — maybe years — before they escalate into more severe problems detectable by vibration. FAILURE PREVENTION First Seen in Machinery Lubrication, February 2024 Roy Giorgio, AssetWatch | Jaidev Krishnan, AssetWatch A N N U A L E D I T I O N