Lubrication Reliability Checklist
Hereunder you can find our handy Lubrication Reliability checklist :
S Consolidation of packaging ( centralized storage )
ü Unique type of packaging ( 200 l )
ü Larger type
S Consolidation of lubricant types ( less is more )
S Reception control
ü Type check & date
ü Damaged packaging
ü ISO4406 contamination level
S Proper identification
ü Color coding ( refer to dispensing, avoiding mistakes )
ü Type – brand – internal order code
ü Viscosity
ü Application
ü Date of reception & of first use
S Pre-filtering of new oil to required ISO4406 level
ü While transfer to new storage tanks
ü Kidney loop on drum or tank
ü Correct filter rate in function of application
S Storage in proper environment
ü Clean dedicated lube room, not outside
ü Constant temperature & humidity
ü Organized, safe & efficient
ü Away from dirt causing production environment
ü Use of proper absorbents ( no pellets, no sawdust )
ü Use of regulatory spill retention equipment
S Storage in proper recipients
ü Lube supplier drums, containers ( horizontal/vertical )
ü New plastic tanks - containers ( rust free, translucent )
ü New steel coated tanks ( with oil level )
ü New SS tanks ( oil level )
S Protection
ü Protect lubes from humidity & dirt with breather-dryers
ü Fully closed containers/tanks, pump-tank connection.
ü Protect grease nipples, quick disconnects with caps & plugs.
S Transfer and dispensing
ü Closed loop tank-dispensing equipment preferred
ü Use of fully sealable dispensing equipment ( chain of cleanliness )
ü Filtering during transfer and lubricant dispensing ( Oil Safe )
S Continuous Lubrication Inspection
ü Oil Levels on machines ( min-max level )
ü Water separation sight glass inspection and tap
ü Oil quality on machines ( Oil analysis )
ü Lubricant and/or grease leakage
ü Storage inspection ( open drums, dirty connectors, lost protect caps )
ü Grease level in automatic lubricators
ü Blocked grease lines
ü Filter Saturation indicators
ü Filter content inspection, pictures, samples (FMEA )
ü Breather - dryer inspection for saturation