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 production of vehicles in the case of an Automotive Assembly Plant, the production of steel in the steel mill, and lubricant management in the case of Oiltech.
OILTECH OIL ANALYSIS MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS FOCUS ON OF THE FOLLOWING:
OIL ANALYSIS PROGRAM GOALS
HOW TO USE OIL ANALYSIS EFFECTIVELY
KEYS TO EFFECTIVE OIL ANALYSIS RESULTS
LUBRICANT MONITORING AND CONTROL
SOME OIL ANALYSIS PROGRAM GOALS ARE:
· Reduced Unscheduled Downtime
· Extend Equipment Life
· Extend Oil Change Intervals
· Evaluate Lubricant Condition
· Reduce Maintenance Expense
· Determine Proper Maintenance Intervals
· Verify Abnormal Conditions
· Increase Maintenance Production
· Reduce Repair Parts Inventories
· Reduce Equipment Replacement Costs
· Identify Corrections/Repairs Needed in Equipment
· Support Warranty Claims
· Enhance Scheduling of Repairs
· Identify Maintenance Discrepanciesand Operator Abuse
· Increase Equipment Reliability
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
· Visual Inspection
· Lubricant Suppliers
· Evaluation of impact of recent maintenance repair
· Equipment Manufacturer
· Equipment Maintenance History
· Compare Current Sample Results with Previous Samples
· Age of Equipment
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.
KEYS TO EFFECTIVE OIL ANALYSIS RESULTS
· Determine Goals and Objectives
· Verify Lab Capabilities and Responsiveness
· Ensure Samples are Taken Correctly
· Take Samples on a Regular Basis
· Fill Out Laboratory Sample Information Forms Completely
· Do Not Hold Samples, Send to Laboratory ASAP
· Tell the Lab of Recent Maintenance or Unusual Problems
· Use Manufacturers Guidelines· Involve Your Lubricant Supplier
· Ensure Good Communications Between Laboratory, Maintenance Personneland Maintenance Managers
· Train Maintenance Personnel About Using Oil Analysis Effectively
· Use Oil Analysis as a part of your maintenance Planning and Practices
· Evaluate Cause and Effect Relationships in Test Results and Determine Possible solutions
LUBRICANT MONITORING AND CONTROL
The Oiltech Lubricant Monitoring and Control service generally provides a 48 hour response time, but in emergencies, a test may be performed within one hour.
A full list of tests performed by the Oiltech "TECHCHECK" service is available on request.