SKF Maintenance and Lubrication Products

Lubrication management
Just as asset management takes maintenance to a higher level, a lubrication
management approach allows lubrication to be seen from a wider point of view.
This new approach helps to effectively increase machine reliability at a lower
overall cost.
These are the main elements that need to be considered
when implementing a lubrication management plan.
Application identification and data collection
All the relevant information from every lubrication point has to be
collected. Data like type of bearing, seal material, etc., are crucial
when making decisions.
Lubricants – Introduction
Lubricant selection and optimisation
A better lubricant leads to longer relubrication intervals and higher
performance. This extends the component’s life cycle and leads to less
labour, inventory and risk of contamination.
Execution, procedures and KPIs*
Lubrication tasks can be risky for both the technician and the
machine. Proper procedures and methods minimise this risk.
KPIs allow the overall efficiency of the plan to be measured.
Training and constant improvement
Proper knowledge enables lubrication technicians to carry-out and
manage the lubrication plan. Ideas for improvement will be developed
from KPI analyses, training and market updates.
Lubricants analyses
Lubricant analyses can provide useful information to anticipate
possible risks and thereby prevent failures.
Storage, handling and contamination control
Cleanliness is often underestimated. Refilling a grease gun or
transferring oil can lead to a high risk of contamination.
The use of proper tools minimise this risk.
* KPI: Key Performance Indicator
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