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Ingredion had been storing
lubricants in an area where they
could be kept dry but which could
not keep them clean or out of the
elements. e new lubricant storage
building would ensure that every oil
drum would be clean, cool and dry.
"Everything is visual, every-
thing has its place, and everything
is labeled, including the f loor,"
Warwick said of the plant's current
lubricant storage area.
Oil is now filtered both coming
in and going out of the facility.
There are also dedicated drum
dispensers and lube carts. In-house
analysis is performed to determine
the oil's particle count, acid number
and water content. In addition,
every oil drum is checked when
it enters the plant and before it
is placed into the main lubricant
storage area.
"We've done a lot in a year and
a half," Mohn added. "We want to
keep doing what we're doing well,
and we want to continue to get
better at it. We're going to continue
the education."
Battle Award Criteria
e John R. Battle Award was designed to motivate companies to improve machine reliability and maintenance
quality through development, implementation and management of a best-in-class machinery lubrication program.
To become an award recipient, an organization must demonstrate a solid lubrication program, supported by
multi-disciplinary efforts and approaches, with sustainable results and continued improvements. Among other factors,
the John R. Battle Award criteria will include the following:
• Commitment to education and skills competencies
• Maintenance culture and management support
• Lubricant selection, lubricant performance standards and lubricant consolidation
• Preventive, predictive and proactive program design and effectiveness
• Lubrication program metrics and overall performance tracking
• Lubricant storage, handling, safety and conservation
• Lubrication PM optimization, work plan management, scheduling and documentation
• Oil analysis program design, test slates, lab selection and setting of alarms
• Oil analysis sampling frequency, sampling hardware and procedures
• Contamination exclusion and removal
• Oil and grease application methods and hardware deployed
• Continuous improvement
e ICML awards are open to organizations worldwide. A company does not need to be involved with ICML
to receive the award. To submit a nomination for one of ICML's recognition of excellence awards, email your plant
information to info@lubecouncil.org. For additional information, visit www.icmlonline.com.
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