Mobil – Plastics Guide 2018
6 Used oil analysis
Industry 4.0 focuses on making the most of available technologies. Predictive maintenance, in particular, is already starting to transform a range of industrial processes including used fluid analysis.
If hydraulic fluid is the lifeblood of an injection moulding machine then used fluid analysis is the blood test. Properly implemented, it can help spot potentially damaging issues before they become a problem – not only in the fluid but in the machine itself. ExxonMobil’s
next generation Mobil ServSM
Lubricant Analysis (MSLA) takes this process to the next level, helping plastics processors avoid unscheduled downtime while improving productivity and equipment life. MSLA offers a range of automated features, including scan-and-go technology and a 24/7 cloud-based platform. Taken together these can enhance predictive maintenance by providing bespoke machinery insights when and where they’re needed from any device. Benefits include a cloud-based mobile app, which enables users to access the information they need, when they need it, and pre-labelled sample bottle to reduce time-consuming paperwork. The service also offers a wide range of testing options, including ones for hydraulic systems and gears, meaning that plastics processors can choose the right test package for their specific needs. ExxonMobil continues to work closely with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to ensure that its customers have access to the best possible lubricant solutions. Selecting high performance oils and greases, in combination with next generation used oil analysis, can help plastics processors remain competitive.
Used oil analysis is a vital ‘blood test’ for your equipment, helping spot issues before they become problems.
6.1 Protecting your fluid
In addition to switching to high quality hydraulic fluid, sites should also look at maintaining the fluids that are in use. Fluid breakdown occurs as a result of high temperatures, high pressures and shear stresses. These will reduce an fluid’s viscosity, decreasing its protective properties and therefore increasing the risk of avoidable maintenance. A used oil analysis service will help spot oil degradation before it becomes an issue. ExxonMobil’s used oil analysis service is part of its comprehensive suite of Mobil Serv services, which includes a wide range of offerings that can help operators further optimise their plants. For example, filtration analysis, contamination control and fluid system maintenance are among the additional services best suited for injection moulders. To deliver the best solution for your business, ExxonMobil’s Field Engineering Services (FES) team of industry specialists design tailor-made lubrication solutions that combine the right products and services to suit individual operator needs.
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