Effective lubricant management is achieved through implementing a series of lubricant maintenance plans to quickly damage lubricants under the harshest working conditions, including dust, humidity, extreme temperatures, and sustained heavy loads, in order to extend the service life and performance of mining equipment. There are five key steps to ensure the highest lubricant care through reliability indicators for mining operators
Step 1: Select the correct lubricant for the application
Not all lubricants are suitable for mining environments. Select high-performance synthetic oils specifically designed for processing
Extreme pressure and impact loads
High temperature and thermal cycling
Exposure to moisture and pollution
Extended service interval
Always specify OEM specifications and viscosity grades, additive packaging when selecting lubricants
Step 2: Conduct regular oil analysis
Oil analysis is a powerful predictive maintenance tool that can be sampled and tested regularly to monitor almost all potential issues.
Viscosity: Ensure that the oil maintains its protective thickness.
Pollution: Detect particle, water or coolant leaks.
Metal wear: Detect abnormal material wear before failure occurs.
Corrosion connection: Confirm that the oil does not provide sufficient protection.
Based on the results, you can change the oil and inspect the equipment
Step 3: Strictly control pollution
Pollution is the main cause of lubricant failure. Minimize its impact as much as possible:
Effective sealing: prevents dust and waste in oily systems.
Breathing dryness: prevent moisture from entering the hydraulic and gear systems.
High quality filtration: offline filtration to maintain oil cleanliness during replacement
Proper storage: Store lubricating oil in a sealed container before use to avoid contamination
Step 4: Set a fixed oil change interval
Although synthetic lubricants typically allow for longer oil drain intervals, the oil change schedule
OEM Consulting
Oil Analysis Report
Actual operating status
Premature renovation (wasting assets) and delayed renovation (risk of equipment damage)
Step 5: Employee training and process standardization
A well-trained maintenance team is crucial for success. Ensure that operators and technicians understand:
Correct lubrication practice
The Importance of Pollution Control
How to accurately test and sample engine oil
How to record maintenance activities
Standardized processes help maintain the stability and sense of responsibility of shifts and teams
The maintenance plan for active lubricants is to improve equipment stability by selecting the correct lubricant, detecting unexpected drops, monitoring its status, controlling pollution, following continuous replacement intervals, and team training.
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