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Writing a Smart Inspection Plan

Jul 23, 2024 | machinerylubrication.com | Jim Fitch

Like most business plans and strategies, an inspection plan should be built top-down. It should begin with a clear statement of corporate goals and objectives related to asset management. This approach is addressed in ISO 55001 on asset management. ICML 55, the global standard by the International Council for Machinery Lubrication, addresses optimized management of lubricated assets and is aligned with ISO 55001 guidelines. It covers inspection plans.
The Perils of Ignoring Low or Fluctuating Oil Levels

Apr 23, 2024 | machinerylubrication.com | Jim Fitch

I’ve seen people shrug off the importance of fluctuating oil levels when they inspect sight glasses. After giving a lot of thought to this phenomenon plus plenty of research, I’ve concluded that it’s a very bad practice for many reasons. Those reasons are the subject of my article. My hope is that I can open your eyes to the need to investigate what’s behind oil level changes and of course take corrective action when warranted (most of the time).
Optimize Your Maintenance Success Journey with Quick Wins

Mar 12, 2024 | machinerylubrication.com | Bill Keeter

This article is a crossover from Machinery Lubrication's sister publication, Reliable Plant. You can catch Bill Keeter, along with many more experts and lubrication professionals from across the world, at Noria's 26th annual Reliable Plant & Machinery Lubrication Conference & Exhibition in Chicago, June 3- 6. “A body remains at rest, or in motion at a constant speed in a straight line, unless acted upon by a force.” -Newton's First Law of Motion Who Needs a Vision?
Understanding Maintenance and Reliability Key Performance Indicators

Feb 20, 2024 | machinerylubrication.com | Ricky Gene Smith

Using KPIs to Analyze Failures in Your Lubrication Program Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), when identified and aligned properly especially in the lubrication industry, can save your plant, your job, and your career. If management truly understood the power of KPIs, things would change quickly. In fact, managing without KPIs gives one the feeling of being lost with no hope. Think of driving a car with the windshield painted black.
Failure Modes

Feb 6, 2024 | machinerylubrication.com | John Ross

VIDEO This is the singular hardest part about FMEA, RCM, and PMO ... determining the Failure Mode. What on earth is a failure mode? Watch this short from industry expert Dr. John Ross to learn more. About the Author
How Vibration and Oil Analysis Compare and Contrast

Jan 22, 2024 | machinerylubrication.com | Jim Fitch

The condition-monitoring universe consists of a myriad of tools and technologies that are available to help detect and remediate machine reliability problems. No single tool comes close to doing it all, circumventing the need for all others. Everything depends on using these tools at the right time, the right place and in the right way. These tools include our senses (used in inspection), oil analysis, vibration, thermography, motor current, and ultrasound.
Using the Ascend Chart as Your Roadmap to Proactive Maintenance

Dec 26, 2023 | machinerylubrication.com | Jim Fitch

Giving a broken machine a fresh new lease on life is the calling of troubleshooters and mechanics. The maintenance field attracts people who are driven by such native desires, not unlike nurses and doctors. Some people like fixing things. I'm one of those people. Yet, today's reliability-conscious world is changing the maintenance persona, taking it in a direction away from the macho image of the past. It's no longer desirable to yearn for the meltdown or the perfect storm.
8 Pillars to a Prosperous Maintenance Culture

Oct 31, 2023 | machinerylubrication.com | Jim Fitch

It ain't just about the oil. In recent years, it has become increasingly clear to me that applied tribology is more about training and behavioral science than about engineering and material science. I would guess that for every bearing that failed due to a problem lubricant (wrong selection, poor quality, etc.) there are ten others that fail due to problem lubrication (neglect, procedural, timing, etc.).
Keep the Gremlins Out of Your Drums and Totes

Oct 23, 2023 | machinerylubrication.com | Jim Fitch

This is no laughing matter. Most plant maintenance workers are oblivious to the amount of contamination that invade drums and totes that site idle in storage. Even worse is the general ignorance of the damage caused by these intruders after they arrive. An attitude of “out of sight out of mind” leaves these lubricants vulnerable initially, and later the machine, when the impair lubricants are put in service.
The Importance of Proper Storage and Handling of Lubricants

Oct 23, 2023 | machinerylubrication.com | Matt Ferrell

As this issue of ML has been diving into all things tribology, let’s take a minute to focus on some important aspects of the proper storage of lubricants. Lubricants play a crucial role in various industries, from automotive to manufacturing and beyond. They ensure the smooth operation of machinery and equipment, reduce friction, dissipate heat and prevent wear and tear. However, to maintain their effectiveness and extend their shelf life, it is essential to store lubricants properly.