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Strategic Greasing for Rolling Element Bearings g Stephen Sumerlin Noria Corporation
Agenda • • • •
Definition D fi i i Benefits Role In Lubrication Final Words
Definition S Strategic: i necessary to or important i in i the h initiation, conduct or completion p of a strategic plan.
Merriam-Webster
Benefits of Strategic g Greasing g • Helps to ensure quality of relubrication. • Helps H l to t maximize i i technicians’ t h i i ’ time ti by b making ki the task more efficient with equipment t h l technology. • Promotes consistent relubrication by creating proper procedures and processes. • Helps p to ensure equipment q p life byy using g tools that promote cleanliness and efficiency.
Role in Lubrication Strategic S i greasing i is i vital i l to achieve hi a successful lubrication p program g byy ensuring g the right quantity of the right product happens at the right time, and with the highest levels of cleanliness and best time utilization. utilization
Role in Lubrication To establish a strategic greasing plan, certain fundamentals must be followed, such as: – – – – – – – –
Determine Determine Determine Determine Determine Determine Determine Determine
correct viscosity correct grease thickener type correct grease thickener consistency correct base oil type correct additive package correct relubrication volume correct relubrication frequency the application method
Role in Lubrication Viscosity Selection
JCF
Role in Lubrication Viscosity Selection This method determines the minimum viscosity for the application. Certain correction ti factors should be used to determine the optimum viscosity for the application application. ExxonMobil
Role in Lubrication Thickener Type Selection
• B By hi historical t i l definition, d fi iti grease is, i “A solid-tolid t semi-fluid product of dispersion of a thickening agentt iin a liquid li id lubricant. l bi t Other Oth ingredients i di t imparting special properties may be included.” (ASTM D288) • The thickener is commonly referred to as “a sponge p g that holds the lubricant.” MRI, NLGI, GT
Role in Lubrication Thickener Type Selection
Application requirements will help dictate the thickener type type.
GT
Role in Lubrication Thickener Type Selection
JCF
Role in Lubrication
Thickener Consistency Selection
DT, GT, NLGI, JCF
Role in Lubrication
Thickener Consistency Selection
ExxonMobil
Role in Lubrication
Thickener Consistency Selection These are important factors that help determine if a centralized manual or automatic grease system can be b utilized. tili d
ASTM
Role in Lubrication
Thickener Consistency Selection
Speed factors and d operating i temperature also influence which consistency i t grade d should be used in rolling element bearings. bearings
Shell, Alvania, Barden Bearings
Role in Lubrication Base Oil Type
Mineral and Synthetic Molecular C Comparison i
JCF
Role in Lubrication Base Oil Type
When to select a synthetic? • When equipment performance demands exceed the capabilities of mineral oil • High/low temperatures • Fire hazard • When a lubricant’s lubricant s properties can become problem solvers • When cost reductions or other benefits can be realized • When safety and environmental issues can be enhanced ExxonMobil, GT
Role in Lubrication Base Oil Type
Base Oil Type by Application
Williamson
Role in Lubrication Additive Selection
Base Oils and Additives
Chasan, CIBA, JCF
Role in Lubrication Additive Selection
Characteristics of Polar Additives
JCF
Role in Lubrication Additive Selection
Machine Conditions Requiring q g Additives
JCF
Role in Lubrication Re-lubrication Volume
Electric Motor Relubrication Volume Methods
IEEE, SKF
Role in Lubrication Relubrication Volume
Calculated Relubrication Volume
D Where: B
IEEE, SKF
Role in Lubrication Relubrication Volume
Ultrasonic/Sonic Assisted ReLubrication Volume
DT
Role in Lubrication Relubrication Frequency
Calculated Relubrication Frequency q y
Luegner, MJ, DT
Role in Lubrication Relubrication Frequency
Ultrasonic/Sonic Assisted Relubrication Frequency q y
DT
Role in Lubrication Application Method
Manual vs. Automatic
Lincoln
Role in Lubrication Application Method
Grease Gun Methodology
JCF, Misc., Lincoln
Role in Lubrication Application Method Single-Point Lubrication Objectives: • Lubrication L b i ti iin remote t llocations ti • Reduce labor cost • Reduce grease consumption • Increase machine reliability
Applications: • Typically bearings • Applications with limited temperature changes and little vibration
GT, JCF
Role in Lubrication Application Method
Multi-Point Lubrication Single Line Parallel System
Lincoln, ML Magazine
Role in Lubrication Application Method
Multi-Point Multi Point Lubrication Dual Line Parallel System
Lincoln, ML Magazine
Final Words Developing a world-class lubrication program takes time, dedication, resources, training, g, staff,, etc.,, but it can be done. Strategic greasing is only one part of a system that relies on completeness completeness, accuracy and consistency to truly get maximum return on investments. investments
Questions? [email protected]
Agenda • • • •
Definition D fi i i Benefits Role In Lubrication Final Words
Definition S Strategic: i necessary to or important i in i the h initiation, conduct or completion p of a strategic plan.
Merriam-Webster
Benefits of Strategic g Greasing g • Helps to ensure quality of relubrication. • Helps H l to t maximize i i technicians’ t h i i ’ time ti by b making ki the task more efficient with equipment t h l technology. • Promotes consistent relubrication by creating proper procedures and processes. • Helps p to ensure equipment q p life byy using g tools that promote cleanliness and efficiency.
Role in Lubrication Strategic S i greasing i is i vital i l to achieve hi a successful lubrication p program g byy ensuring g the right quantity of the right product happens at the right time, and with the highest levels of cleanliness and best time utilization. utilization
Role in Lubrication To establish a strategic greasing plan, certain fundamentals must be followed, such as: – – – – – – – –
Determine Determine Determine Determine Determine Determine Determine Determine
correct viscosity correct grease thickener type correct grease thickener consistency correct base oil type correct additive package correct relubrication volume correct relubrication frequency the application method
Role in Lubrication Viscosity Selection
JCF
Role in Lubrication Viscosity Selection This method determines the minimum viscosity for the application. Certain correction ti factors should be used to determine the optimum viscosity for the application application. ExxonMobil
Role in Lubrication Thickener Type Selection
• B By hi historical t i l definition, d fi iti grease is, i “A solid-tolid t semi-fluid product of dispersion of a thickening agentt iin a liquid li id lubricant. l bi t Other Oth ingredients i di t imparting special properties may be included.” (ASTM D288) • The thickener is commonly referred to as “a sponge p g that holds the lubricant.” MRI, NLGI, GT
Role in Lubrication Thickener Type Selection
Application requirements will help dictate the thickener type type.
GT
Role in Lubrication Thickener Type Selection
JCF
Role in Lubrication
Thickener Consistency Selection
DT, GT, NLGI, JCF
Role in Lubrication
Thickener Consistency Selection
ExxonMobil
Role in Lubrication
Thickener Consistency Selection These are important factors that help determine if a centralized manual or automatic grease system can be b utilized. tili d
ASTM
Role in Lubrication
Thickener Consistency Selection
Speed factors and d operating i temperature also influence which consistency i t grade d should be used in rolling element bearings. bearings
Shell, Alvania, Barden Bearings
Role in Lubrication Base Oil Type
Mineral and Synthetic Molecular C Comparison i
JCF
Role in Lubrication Base Oil Type
When to select a synthetic? • When equipment performance demands exceed the capabilities of mineral oil • High/low temperatures • Fire hazard • When a lubricant’s lubricant s properties can become problem solvers • When cost reductions or other benefits can be realized • When safety and environmental issues can be enhanced ExxonMobil, GT
Role in Lubrication Base Oil Type
Base Oil Type by Application
Williamson
Role in Lubrication Additive Selection
Base Oils and Additives
Chasan, CIBA, JCF
Role in Lubrication Additive Selection
Characteristics of Polar Additives
JCF
Role in Lubrication Additive Selection
Machine Conditions Requiring q g Additives
JCF
Role in Lubrication Re-lubrication Volume
Electric Motor Relubrication Volume Methods
IEEE, SKF
Role in Lubrication Relubrication Volume
Calculated Relubrication Volume
D Where: B
IEEE, SKF
Role in Lubrication Relubrication Volume
Ultrasonic/Sonic Assisted ReLubrication Volume
DT
Role in Lubrication Relubrication Frequency
Calculated Relubrication Frequency q y
Luegner, MJ, DT
Role in Lubrication Relubrication Frequency
Ultrasonic/Sonic Assisted Relubrication Frequency q y
DT
Role in Lubrication Application Method
Manual vs. Automatic
Lincoln
Role in Lubrication Application Method
Grease Gun Methodology
JCF, Misc., Lincoln
Role in Lubrication Application Method Single-Point Lubrication Objectives: • Lubrication L b i ti iin remote t llocations ti • Reduce labor cost • Reduce grease consumption • Increase machine reliability
Applications: • Typically bearings • Applications with limited temperature changes and little vibration
GT, JCF
Role in Lubrication Application Method
Multi-Point Lubrication Single Line Parallel System
Lincoln, ML Magazine
Role in Lubrication Application Method
Multi-Point Multi Point Lubrication Dual Line Parallel System
Lincoln, ML Magazine
Final Words Developing a world-class lubrication program takes time, dedication, resources, training, g, staff,, etc.,, but it can be done. Strategic greasing is only one part of a system that relies on completeness completeness, accuracy and consistency to truly get maximum return on investments. investments
Questions? [email protected]
