Q: what have been some of the biggest project
successes in which you've played a part?
A: We were able to determine the root cause of a history of
breakdowns in our paint ovens. We looked at the failed bear-
ings using analytical ferrography. We found that they were all
caused by roller cage failure and that the OEM-suggested
bearing insert was not stocked. The bearing housing was the
same number but needed the high-temperature bearing insert.
The stock numbers were changed, and the vendors were
informed to ensure that we keep the correct bearing and
inserts in stock.
Q: How does your company view machinery
lubrication in terms of importance and overall
business strategy?
A: It is viewed as an important part of any company that
wants to continuously improve. The lubrication program has
a lot to do with machinery uptime, component replacement
and controlling your process "inputs." Quality "inputs" should
ensure quality "outputs," which will greatly help in your cost
of operation.
Q: what do you see as some of the more important
trends taking place in the lubrication and oil
analysis field?
A: The more companies involved with machiner y lubrication
programs means that more people are exposed to new
thinking. This makes selling a lube program and getting "buy
in" from your team so much easier. The more people involved
means more ideas, more support, more improvements in
technology, etc.
Q: what has made your company decide to put
more emphasis on machinery lubrication?
A: Any time that you can correct leaks or broken lube paths, you
have instant savings from manpower to part replacement. We
went from one person on all three shifts checking the fluid levels
to one person every three days making the additions.
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