Lube-Tips
Who is Lubricating Your Machinery?
When lubricants are accessible to practically anyone in a company, lubrication-related problems are bound to develop. Inexperienced personnel could use improper lubricants and/or procedures or apply the lubricants at the wrong time, throwing off the lubrication schedule.
Oil Quality Matters
Oil quality is established by the refining processes, and additives are most effective if the oil is well-refined. Although the overall performance of oil can be improved by introducing additives, a poor-quality oil cannot be converted into a premium quality oil by introducing additives.
Keep Bearings Clean
To keep dirt out of greased bearings while relubricating, use a three-pronged approach:
- Use plastic caps that fit over the grease fittings to keep contamination out.
- Use a lint-free cloth or clean rag to wipe down the fitting prior to greasing.
- Use Saran Wrap or some other type of clinging cooking wrap to cover the end of the grease gun when it is not being used.
