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INSIGHT


Developing an effective lubrication strategy


Mark Burnett, VP of the Lubricants and Fuel Additives Innovation Platform of NCH Europe Effective lubrication is an essential way to maximise productivity


The industrial internet of things (IIoT) has been lauded as a possible solution to the looming threat of unexpected downtime. The rationale behind this is that smart equipment will be able to provide status updates and alerts engineers before a breakdown occurs. However, this is not an alternative to an effective maintenance strategy, especially in regards to lubrication. Here, Mark Burnett, VP of the Lubricants and Fuel Additives Innovation Platform of NCH Europe, explains.


Adoption of the IIoT has undoubtedly been one of the most eagerly anticipated prospects in manufacturing for some time. Now that it is no longer an abstract concept, it is understandable that many manufacturers consider it the miracle cure for many industrial ills.


One such ill is unexpected downtime. This is currently a large problem for manufacturing businesses, where even one machine halting production for one minute can result in substantial financial losses. Therefore, any potential solution is highly valued and sought after.


That is why there has been such interest in intelligent systems capable of generating masses of data on critical variables such as temperature, pressure and cleanliness. By keeping maintenance engineers updated on the status of equipment and predicting


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upcoming failures, intelligent machinery looks to make life simpler for businesses and engineers alike.


However, there is no substitute for an effective maintenance strategy. While systems may be able to forecast repairs, an effective strategy gives maintenance engineers more time between repairs. This is particularly important for processes such as lubrication.


For example, a steelworks plant will have a lot of machinery operating with high temperatures. If these machines do not have a lubricant with sufficient heat resistance and thermal properties, this can lead to decomposition of base oils and a higher rate of corrosion.


Likewise, pelleting machinery often processes materials such as wood that is prone to producing a substantial amount of dust. These abrasive particles often find their way into the lubricant and accelerate wear.


While intelligent systems will certainly be able to alert engineers of the need to perform maintenance or change lubricant imminently, they will not be able to accurately diagnose the reason why. The only way to do this is to develop and practice an effective approach to lubrication.


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