Lubricant reliability is vital to life of industrial equipment

Lubricant reliability is vital to life of industrial equipment

First, let us look at what we are trying to accomplish with a lubricant. At its most microscopic layer, no matter the piece of equipment, we are simply trying to separate two opposing moving metal surfaces with a very thin layer of oil. When we keep the lubricant dry and contaminant-free, we extend its life and help protect the equipment. It’s a simple concept and when applied correctly can provide a wealth of benefits to keep critical assets protected and keep your factory operational.  We bring the lubricants and the reliability solutions together. Think of us as your one-stop shop for a comprehensive lubricant reliability program.

Proper lubrication + contamination control = profits

It makes sense. If we can limit the size of particulates that enter oil reservoirs to smaller than the film of oil we are counting on to run interference between two opposing moving metal parts, then we can accomplish the following:

• Lengthen lifespan of parts, equipment and lubricant
• Increase time between failures / increase production
• Reduce friction, heat and wear
• Reduce energy consumption
• Reduce oil temperatures
• Increase oil change intervals /decrease waste oil / decrease new oil purchases
• Increase profits

Starting points for your lubrication reliability program

If you do not already have in place a lubrication reliability program playing a major role at your facility, there is no better time than the present. The old saying holds true: “Pay me now or pay me later,” or said another way: “Don’t pay for the cost of reliability with the consequences of unreliability.” Following are few simple starting points that will allow you to experience an immediate impact on your operation. In fact, you will be able to recoup the costs of the improvements after very little time.

Electric motors

Per the U.S. Department of Energy, more than 70% of electricity consumed in industry comes from the use of electric motors. Electric motors can represent as much as one-fourth of all rotating equipment in a plant. A significant percentage of electric motor failures are bearing-related, and bearing life depends on proper lubrication. That makes electric motor bearings a great place to start a lubrication reliability effort.

JTSOR can supply you with the right electric motor grease for your industrial equipment. We have different types to suit different needs, including electric motor greases with characteristics such as:

• Oxidation resistance
• Mechanical and structure stability
• Anti-wear protection
• Rust and corrosion protection
• Low oil bleed
• Good channeling characteristics
• Low temperature torque
• NLGI 2 or 3

JTSOR has the right greases and grease application tools for electric motors, whether you apply manually or would prefer time-saving automatic lubrication systems.