OILTECH LUBRICANT MANAGEMENT SERVICE
The traditional responsibility of the engineering product supplier is rapidly changing. Suppliers can and should make significant contribution in effective and efficient maintenance of the product they supply.
This new strategic alliance will allow each party to concentrate their resources on things they do best; the making of cars in the case of an Assembly Plant, the making of steel in the steel mill, and lubricant management in the case of
Oiltech.
OILTECH OIL ANALYSIS MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOCUSES ON THE FOLLOWING:
SOME OIL ANALYSIS PROGRAM GOALS ARE:
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Reduced Unscheduled Downtime |
Extend Equipment Life |
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Extend Oil Change Intervals |
Evaluate Lubricant Condition |
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Reduce Maintenance Expense |
Determine Proper Maintenance Intervals |
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Verify Abnormal Conditions |
Increase Maintenance Production |
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Reduce Repair Parts Inventories |
Reduce Equipment Replacement Costs |
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Identify Corrections/Repairs Needed in Equipment |
Support Warranty Claims |
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Enhance Scheduling of Repairs |
Identify Maintenance Discrepancies and Operator Abuse |
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Increase Equipment Reliability |
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HOW TO USE OIL ANALYSIS EFFECTIVELY
Used oil analysis is very effective when used as part of your maintenance management program. However, never rely on oil analysis test results alone when making maintenance decisions.
Obtain information form all sources before making your final maintenance decision. Typical sources of information to consider are:|
Diagnostic Test Information |
Operation Conditions/Environment |
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Visual Inspection |
Lubricant Suppliers |
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Evaluation of impact of recent maintenance repair |
Equipment Manufacturer |
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Equipment Maintenance History |
Compare Current Sample Results with Previous Samples |
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Age of Equipment |
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Oil analysis is a reliable and effective maintenance
management tool and the information provided by the laboratory can assist
you in making more informed maintenance decisions. The laboratory,
lubricant supplier and equipment manufacturer are an important part of
your team and should be involved in your program. |
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KEYS TO EFFECTIVE OIL ANALYSIS RESULTS
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Determine Goals and Objectives |
Verify Lab Capabilities and Responsiveness |
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Ensure Samples are Taken Correctly |
Take Samples on a Regular Basis |
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Fill Out Laboratory Sample Information Forms
Completely |
Do Not Hold Samples, Send to Laboratory ASAP |
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Tell the Lab of Recent Maintenance or Unusual
Problems |
Use Manufacturers Guidelines |
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Involve Your Lubricant Supplier |
Ensure Good Communications Between Laboratory,
Maintenance Personnel and Maintenance Managers |
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Train Maintenance Personnel About Using Oil Analysis
Effectively |
Use Oil Analysis as a part of your maintenance
Planning and Practices |
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Evaluate Cause and Effect Relationships in Test
Results and Determine possible solutions |
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LUBRICANT MONITORING AND CONTROL
Oiltech Lubricant Monitoring and Control service generally provides a 48 hour response time, but in emergencies, a test may be performed within an hour.
Precision
Hydraulic Cleanliness Determination and Maintenance
Modern precision hydraulic systems using electrohydraulic servo valves and
motors require clean hydraulic systems if their accuracy and reliability are to
be maintained. Flushing procedures, fluid sampling techniques, and methods of
determining particulate contamination are discussed. Factors influencing the
contamination level, limitations of the various methods of determining the
particulate contamination level, and means of contamination control are also
discussed.
Machine
Wear Analysis-A Rational Approach for Maximum Benefits
An effective machine wear control program integrates the use of lubricant, vibration,
thermal and performance analysis. This is because it is economically unacceptable
to shut down expensive production equipment due to tribological failures. There
is considerable concern that many industries appear to be uncertain regarding
these issues.