ABSTRACT
With a new consolidated lubricant list in place, work must begin on preparing / building proper storage facilities, designed to protect lubricants from the elements, provide easy stock control, product filtration and dispensing. Utilizing the consolidation report as a starting point, perform your LOER (Lubrication Operation Effectiveness Review) for the following:
Number of different lubricant products to be carried, stored and dispensed,
Anticipated usage amounts for each lubricant—used to recommend the most economical purchase and storage container size. This data is also used to determine the real estate requirement for three to six months supply of each lubricant at the most (to ensure lubricant is always fresh), and the type of filtering, dispensing and transfer equipment needed to ensure only contamination free lubricant ends up in the bearing surface area,
In-plant geography of where each lubricant is to be transported to for use. This facilitates to determine economical lube routes and the logistical requirements (number of lubrication technicians required, lube truck, fork lift, lubricant delivery equipment, etc. for getting the right lubricant(s) to the right machine(s),
Machine mapping for lubrication points and access control (right place in the right amount)
Competence training and certification of dedicated lubrication staff (right person)
Processes and procedures for lubricant handling and work management
Work Orders and schedule for lubrication work (right time)
Safety Data Sheets and staff training requirements.
