When an important gear failure occurs, someone becomes responsible for analyzing the failure, determining its cause and recommending a solution. A company can select its own engineer, an outside consultant or both. If a consultant is called in, this should be done as early in the process as possible.
Achieving optimum benefit from lubrication and maximizing equipment uptime is more than just the correct lube application and monitoring. While these are essential components, getting the correct lubricant is the first step.
“Which type of filter failure mode should you be most concerned about: plugging, channeling, fatigue cracks or media migration?”
Each of these failure types has a distinct failure mechanism and method of detection. While they all are bad, they can be prevented or detected with simple system analysis.
Like most business plans and strategies, an inspection plan should be built from the top down. It should begin with a clear statement of corporate goals and objectives related to asset management.
Hydrotex recently launched a new series of premium food-grade lubricants. The Ultra-Kleen XPL series incorporates a robust additive package to provide wear protection and extend fluid life. The lubricants in the series feature wide operating temperature ranges, making them ideal for food-processing and packaging equipment in both hot and cold environments.
