Lubricants routine inspections

Ineffective lubrication remains one of the leading causes for machinery failure. Routine inspection of the machine s lubrication system is among the easiest and most productive ways to avoid equipment failure and should play a pivotal role in the pursuit of precision lubrication. This program allows the operators and the mechanics who perform the routine inspections to have a better awareness of the importance of effective lubrication, resulting in the improvement of the quality of lubricant application. ... 

Apart from daily routines, periodic boiler housekeeping, equipment lubrication, inspection, testing, maintenance, and cleaning, overhaul and repair work becomes necessary. 

Fig. 6 illustrates a list of recommended inspection items. Not all the items listed will be appropriate for all plants, and some additional items might need to be added to meet special needs. Also, some of the items listed are not routine, such as the evaluation of used filters and failed parts hence, the work will need to be appropriately divided among operators, lubricant technicians, condition-monitoring technicians, and plant engineering. 

Speed reducers Routine check Check oil level and contamination. Inspect oil on high- and low-speed shaft for lubrication. Check alignment. 

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