Condition-Based Lubrication – WHY & HOW
Up to 60% of rotating assets failures are rooted in poor lubrication practices. Obviously, there is no doubt that this issue has a huge negative impact on reliability and must be properly addressed. The practice of Condition Based Lubrication replaces assumptions and estimates with measurements and data, and guess work becomes a job done in the same manner as Condition Monitoring.
Three questions are essential for proper grease replenishment:
- Does the bearing need grease?
- How much?
- Is it better now?
Answering those questions might seem like a difficult task if we consider that they must be answered in the field, at the very moment of the intended grease replenishment, and by a grease technician.
Obviously, the technology must be as advanced as possible, yet easy to use, and provide clear step-by-step work instructions. Following the fieldwork, a serious and mature strategic approach based on the data collected is paramount. Ultrasound, as a part of the LUBExpert strategy, addresses all the needs to move from a poor or time-based lubrication practice to an evidence-based practice. Change requires implementation from a culture and technology perspective – WHY & HOW?
The workshop consists of two sessions:
- LUBExpert Advocate module/training & certification
- Hands-on session on using software and hardware in the lubrication task, a practice performed with provided instrument and software, on training simulators
Learning objectives
During this workshop, you will learn to:
- Recognize the causes and signs of poor lubrication practices
- Justify improvements through benefits
- Define the steps of the implementation
- Learn how to perform the task using advanced technology
- Learn how to set up and steer the condition-based lubrication strategy
Challenges addressed
- Assessing the current practice
- “Selling” improvement initiatives to finance/operations/maintenance/reliability
- Selecting the team
- Transforming the practice
- Steering the strategy – achieving sustainability
Programme
- 08:00 Welcome
- 08:30 Workshop part 1: LUBExpert Advocate module/training & certification
- 10:30 Break
- 11:00 Workshop part 2: Hands-on session on using software and hardware in the lubrication
task, a practice performed with provided instrument and software, on training simulators - 13:00 End of the workshop + lunch
About the speaker
Haris Trobradović is a Level 2 certified ultrasound inspector with 20 years experience in product design and set-up. As a Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) and Accredited Reliability Practitioner (ARP) Haris understands the interconnectivity between asset condition management and an effective reliability culture. Active in more than 40 countries, Haris helps implement ultrasound programs and Lubrication practice improvement in all types of industry. Throughout continuous work in the field, Haris got deeply involved in additional areas that affects industry the most; Work Culture, Ownership & Commitment and that led him to more deep study of Operational Excellence, Culture change, Operator driven Reliability, all areas where technology fits in motivated human force. Haris´s activities are directed to implementation of technology and proper approach to role of each team member, from strategist to "grease guy". When Haris is not abroad supporting customer’s reliability programs, he lives in Croatia with his wife and two sons. Proud member of SDT Ultrasound Solutions team where continuous improvement is a way of life.
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