“What is the best way to select machines to be included in an oil analysis program?”
Oil analysis is all about utilizing the hidden clues within your oil to identify whether the lubricant or machine is showing signs of degradation. However, preventing the failure of the oil or machine is only a fraction of the cost-avoidance opportunity that exists.
As fuel is burned during the combustion cycle, it can enter the crankcase and be introduced to the lubricating oil. The process of the raw or unburned fuel mixing with the oil is known as fuel dilution. There are many causes of fuel dilution, with most related to some sort of mechanical issue.
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Nowadays most industries have processes that require machines to operate at high temperatures. These applications demand special lubricants that can handle extreme operating temperatures by maintaining their lubrication properties, keeping the system clean and providing a reasonable service life. The ultimate goal is to sustain high machine reliability while controlling maintenance costs. In many cases, a synthetic lubricant may be the best choice.
There are many things to consider when creating lubrication routes. A well-planned lube route will use step-by-step tasks to ensure consistency throughout the lubrication team, because no matter who performs the route, it should be executed the same way every time.
