Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation
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www.machinerylubrication.com | May - June 2014 | 13 By educating its maintenance and operations personnel on the need for cleanliness and by purchasing weather-proof cabinets, the refinery was able to greatly improve its lubricant handling prac- tices. Oil containers and grease guns are now stored in a clean cabinet that is sealed to keep out dirt and water. All equipment has also been labeled and color-coded to prevent cross-contamination. Bulk oil storage has been moved indoors with proper stock rota- tion principles observed. Previously, oil totes were staged across the refinery with no method or reason. Now oil comes to a central loca- tion before it is distributed throughout the plant. This enables better tracking of inventory levels and ensures that oil gets placed into service before its performance characteristics become impaired. These new practices have had a marked effect on equipment operation as well as the refinery staff. Personnel take better care of lubrication-related tools, and contamination is controlled more effectively. Proper reclamation techniques are also in use at Sinclair. Small volumes of oil are captured in pails and then emptied into larger waste oil containers for disposal. For larger sumps and reservoirs, specially equipped vacuum trucks are utilized to pull oil into onboard reservoirs. This reduces the risk of high-volume leaks and permits large quantities of oil to be removed without workers ever having to touch the fluid with their bare skin. Plant personnel have been informed of the lubricant-related risks and have access to material safety data sheets in the event accidental contact occurs. All lubrication PMs are housed in the CMMS system, which can be accessed by key personnel. The new detailed procedures have also been moved into this platform to allow access to everyone. Scheduling is based upon the calendar date as well as on-condition requirements. All lubrication tasks are documented and stored for review in case issues arise at a later date. Monthly samples are taken from the critical machines and equipment recommended by Noria in its Lubrication Program Development. The results are reviewed by the maintenance engi- neer, and a failure report is created for each work order. Work orders are generated if the sample is deemed "condemned." The renovated lube room offers better lubricant storage. 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