Technician checks and logs data from the lubrication system of an electric motor and centrifugal pump. PHOTO: pichitstocker – stock.adobe.com
Tribological losses that lead to damaged equipment, energy loss, and premature disposal of components, equipment, machinery and lubricants leach away the value of assets, leading to downtime and added costs. What’s needed is a little planning and to follow proper maintenance procedures.
The not-for-profit Toronto Section of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) offered some assistance in this regard with a workshop and panel discussion.
Held at the nuclear Ontario Power Generation (OPG) facility in Pickering, Ont., the session covered how to reduce equipment failures due to lubrication problems, waste, improper maintenance and disposal issues. How should maintenance pros maximize productivity and component life? The following highlights gleaned from the workshop offer some direction.