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Converting Gearboxes to Synthetics
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When converting a gearbox from petroleum to synthetic oil, regardless of the synthetic base, it is advisable to thoroughly clean and then flush the gearbox with a charge of the new base material before putting the unit back in service. For some synthetics, such as water-soluble polyalkylene glycol (PAG) oils, this is simply necessary. For others, such as polyalphaolefins (PAOs), it is just good practice.
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Compressed air is one of the highest cost utilities in use at your plant. It is also one of the least maintained. Leaks are most often ignored. Finding and fixing leaks is an easy way to reduce energy costs.
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Utilize different sources to define your oil analysis limits, including recommendations from the equipment manufacturer, the lubricant supplier, a third-party laboratory and statistical analysis of historical results. An evaluation of your procedures and lab results should help you come to the right conclusion and establish a more consistent oil analysis program.
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Grease Bearings Right! LUBExpert Acoustic Lubrication and Greasing Assistant indicates the Right Lubricant, Right Location and Right Interval. Prevents over and under lubrication with Right Quantity. Gives Right Indicators for lubrication and bearing condition.
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Maintenance professionals have long needed a safe and easy way to pull oil samples, attach quick-connects, monitor oil conditions and more from machine drain ports. Sound familiar? You'll want to see Luneta's newest product.
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Are you under the impression that new lubricants are clean? Although most manufacturers claim to make quality products, not every manufacturing process is of the highest quality. Discover how certain processes can lead to poor cleanliness for new lubricants.
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Detecting Subtle Machine Signals
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From "Daily One-Minute Lubrication Inspections and Field Tests":
The machine and the lubricant can telegraph hints and signals to us in a variety of ways, but only if we are both tuned in and literate to their message. Tuned in means being vigilant and ubiquitous, like a detective, always looking for clues even when camouflaged from view. Literate means not only recognizing the presence of the clue but also being wise to the meaning of its message and the corrective response.
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