Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation
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12 | May - June 2014 | www.machinerylubrication.com CoVer story developed by Noria. With this spreadsheet, the refinery is able to plot lubrication routes and look up individual tasks. The facility is also in discussions to fully integrate its lubrication program database into a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Once the integration is completed, Sinclair will have the capability to track lube-tech work orders, route compli- ance, lubricant consolidation, lubricant consumption, lubricant costs and overall lubricant effectiveness. Lubricant Storage and Handling Lubricant storage and handling techniques, which previously had been a problem for the facility, have improved drastically in the past year. When new lubricants arrive onsite, they now are quaran- tined until deemed ready for service by oil analysis testing. This ensures the lubricants that reach the equipment meet the guide- lines for cleanliness, performance and water content. This part of the handling program has expanded to include satellite lubricant storage, proper lubricant-dispensing equipment and the reduction of contaminant ingression during relubrication tasks. In the past, lubricant handling had not been considered. Small oil containers were taken from the warehouse, filled with oil from whatever source was available and then left next to the machine and open to the environment until they were empty or oil was needed elsewhere. The same was true for grease guns. Storage was an afterthought, and most of these tools were found hanging from pipes or lying under equipment. This new satellite storage cabinet is designed for storage of small oil containers and grease devices. Years ago, Noria set THE GOLD STANDARD for lubrication excellence Nearly 20 years ago, Noria revolutionized the methods, practices and standards for lubrication excellence. Now we are reinventing our core product through vast experience and leading-edge technology. Noria's mission to improve machinery reliability takes another step forward with the introduction of ASCEND ™ . Our focus on continuous improvement and innovation paves the way for a new and improved problem-solving tool that raises the bar for lubrication- enabled reliability. Noria's vision changed the landscape of lubrication program development; this legacy continues with the launch of ASCEND. A sustainable lubrication program begins with a strong foundation in lubricant selection, storage, handling, application, contamination control, analysis and disposal. Based on years of experience, Noria's ASCEND framework provides an effective tool for evaluating the current state of your lubrication program against world- class standards. ASCEND offers an intuitive way to prioritize implementation steps into an action plan, addressing the elements with the most impact on machine reliability first. Today, we're doing it again. Creating Better Solutions to Age-Old Problems » Lost Production » Downtime » Excessive Maintenance Costs » Equipment Failure » Impacted Production Cycle Need help building an effective and sustainable lubrication program? Call us at 800-597-5460 D 4 M D 3 M S4 M S5 M R5 M R6 M A5 M A6 M A7 M C3 M C4 M H 4 M H 5 M H 6 M H 7 M H 8 M D 1P D 2P S1P S2P S3P R1P R2P R3P R4P A4P A3P A2P A1P C2P C1P H 1P H2P H 3P D 5K S 6 K R7K A8 K C 5 K H 9 K 1328 East 43rd Court • Tulsa, OK 74105 • 800.597.5460 • Noria.com