Although deficiencies in lubrication management may not be noticeable in the short term, they significantly reduce equipment reliability over time. This article provides a practical guide to assess your current situation and identify areas for improvement through 40 critical questions covering lubricant selection, storage, contamination control, application, and analysis processes.

This installment of the Lubrication Management series discusses how to determine the correct lubrication frequency for bearings. Maintenance plans often feature lubrication at fixed intervals, which, while increasing workload and oil consumption, don't always prevent failures. Therefore, a calculation approach that considers parameters such as bearing type, rotational speed, and shaft diameter can determine more accurate lubrication intervals.

In lubrication management, using the correct amount of lubricant is as critical as selecting the right lubricant, directly affecting bearing life. In the field, the amount of lubricant is often determined by experience. However, the ISO 281:2007 standard emphasizes that calculating the appropriate amount of lubricant is crucial for bearing reliability. This article provides a practical and theoretical answer to the question, "How much lubricant should be used in bearing lubri