Lubrication Services
Products and Services To Protect Assets, Save Time and Increase Profits
An effective precision lubrication management program relies on Reliability-Centered Maintenance or RCM, a process to ensure that critical assets function at peak performance regardless of the harsh environmental conditions in which they run.
We are NOT a typical lubricant vendor!
Without intervention, all machines will ultimately fail. Every failure has a direct or indirect operational impact on your company’s bottom line. The goal of RCM strategies, then, is to attempt to understand failure modes in order to identify interventions that will avoid that result. This requires that you manage the lubricant condition to ensure that the correct lubricant, the right amount, and at the right frequency be optimized for your equipment. This in turn is a huge ROI for considering us in setting you up with a program on managing your lubrication needs.
Saving time, resources and money while increasing the reliability of your equipment is at the core of our mission. At Lubrication Technologies, Inc, we understand the science behind reliability-centered maintenance and the critical role that lubrication management plays in the success of your program. That’s why we offer 360° solutions to help you identify and prevent equipment failure.
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Although lubricants make up a mere 3% of the typical maintenance budget; using ineffective products, techniques and applications can have a significant impact on the lubricant-related costs that make up 43% of that budget. That’s right, a whopping 43% of your over-all maintenance budget is impacted by your lubrication program.
Whether your goal is the prevention of contamination ingression, the removal of contaminants, enhancing your oil analysis program, increasing the safety and cleanliness of your lubricant storage area, or improving profitability through a combination of any or all of the above; a Lubrication Management Program designed by the Technical Consultants at Lubrication Technologies, Inc. can help you target those areas where you see red.
Your equipment and components will last longer, run more efficiently and more reliably and replacements won’t be required prematurely. Your labor force will spend less time on routine lubrication-related maintenance and no time on lubricant-related failures. You’ll reduce over-all lubricant consumption and waste.
Lubrication Engineers' Xpert™ Benchmark Audit Service
For those familiar with the advantages of a Lubrication Management Program, it’s clear that there are numerous areas within any facility that present opportunities for significant improvement. Often, there are easy wins—simple adjustments that can lead to substantial cost savings and efficiency gains. Asset managers know that achieving optimal reliability isn’t just a goal—it requires a dedicated, all-in approach. However, convincing management to invest in improving your lubrication program can be challenging. Typically, this leads to questions about the costs involved and the benefits to be gained, followed by scrutiny of the current program’s shortcomings.
This is where LE’s Xpert™ Benchmark Audit delivers exceptional value.
Peter Drucker’s famous quote, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it,” perfectly captures the essence of our approach. Our audit evaluates your organization across nine key categories, providing a detailed scoresheet that highlights areas of strength and identifies opportunities for improvement. With this clear roadmap in hand, you can take actionable steps toward developing a World Class Lubrication Management Program.
What sets this audit apart is the opportunity to collaborate with a company that is genuinely committed to your success. The results speak for themselves: reduced lubricant consumption, decreased manpower requirements for equipment maintenance, enhanced safety, improved machine reliability, and increased profitability.
Onsite Lubrication Surveys
We understand that optimizing the performance and longevity of your equipment is crucial to your bottom line. That’s why our world-class lubrication reliability program is designed to deliver measurable results, specifically tailored for those who prioritize the total cost of equipment ownership.
Our experienced Lubrication Technical Consultants work closely with you to conduct comprehensive lubrication surveys, assessing every lubricated component in your plant or fleet. This meticulous approach allows us to measure your current results, identify areas where inefficiencies are costing you time and money, and provide actionable insights to improve your operations.
Whether you choose to survey your entire operation or focus on specific areas, our surveys offer a detailed “before and after” comparison, providing you with clear evidence of the improvements gained. This process eliminates the guesswork from your lubrication strategy, allowing you to make informed decisions that enhance equipment reliability and reduce operational costs.
Our onsite lubrication surveys document and analyze critical factors, including:
Equipment and Lube Room Condition: We thoroughly inspect the condition of your equipment and lube rooms to identify performance-impacting factors such as the presence of contaminants like rust, dirt, varnish, and sludge. We also evaluate past and current service intervals, investigate the history of frequent or repetitive repairs, and work to identify the root causes of any issues, along with potential reductions in the quality of machine output.
Review of OEM Standards: Our consultants review original equipment manufacturer (OEM) standards pertaining to the lubricants currently in use. We assess whether filtration products are employed or required, evaluate the number of lubrication points on each asset, and examine the frequency and methods recommended for maintenance procedures. This ensures that your lubrication practices align with industry best practices and manufacturer guidelines.
Used Fluid Analysis: We perform detailed analysis of used fluid samples to determine the presence and source of contaminants, assess the remaining useful life of the base lubricant, and measure the depletion of anti-wear additives. This critical data helps you understand the current state of your lubricants and anticipate future maintenance needs.
Comprehensive Interpretation: Finally, we interpret all collected data to identify less obvious performance factors that could be affecting your equipment’s efficiency and reliability. Our goal is to provide you with a holistic understanding of your lubrication systems, enabling you to make strategic improvements that drive long-term success.
When you choose a lubrication survey from Lubrication Technologies, you gain access to expert insights and practical recommendations that can significantly enhance the performance, reliability, and lifespan of your equipment. Our goal is to help you optimize your lubrication practices, ensuring that your operation runs smoothly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Let us assist you in taking proactive steps toward better equipment maintenance and reduced operational costs.
Consulting
Optimize Your Lubrication Program with Expert Guidance
At Lubrication Technologies, our Consulting services are designed to help you maximize the efficiency and performance of your lubrication management program. Our team of experienced professionals offers tailored advice to meet the specific needs of your operations. Whether you’re dealing with complex machinery or seeking to improve your current lubrication practices, our consulting services provide:
- System Analysis: Comprehensive assessment of your existing lubrication program to identify areas for improvement and potential cost savings.
- Custom Recommendations: Expert guidance on selecting the right lubrication products and systems based on your operational requirements.
- Implementation Support: Assistance with the integration of new lubrication technologies and practices into your existing setup.
- Performance Monitoring: Ongoing evaluation to ensure your lubrication management program is operating at peak efficiency.
By leveraging our consulting expertise, you can enhance equipment reliability, extend service intervals, and reduce overall maintenance costs.
Presentations
Engage and Educate with Professional Presentations
Lubrication Technologies offers engaging and informative presentations designed to enhance your understanding of lubrication best practices and technologies. Our presentations are ideal for training sessions, industry conferences, or internal meetings, and cover a wide range of topics:
- Lubrication Fundamentals: Basic principles of lubrication, including types of lubricants, their applications, and benefits.
- Advanced Technologies: Insights into the latest advancements in lubrication systems and technologies.
- Industry Trends: Updates on emerging trends and regulatory changes affecting lubrication practices.
- Case Studies: Real-world examples showcasing the impact of effective lubrication solutions on operational efficiency and cost savings.
Our presentations are crafted to be interactive and informative, providing valuable knowledge and practical tips to help you optimize your lubrication practices.
Lubrication Management Program Design & Implementation
Xpert™ Program Design and Installation: All Systems Go
Using the metrics identified in the survey phase and considering the lubricant requirements necessary to increase equipment reliability and reduce downtime, our team will work with you to design and carry out a clear, concise, cost-effective Lubrication Management Program by:
Providing performance-based recommendations on the most efficient lubricants and application methods for each asset including calculations of proper lube frequencies and amounts while considering OEM specifications, lubricant properties required in specific operating environments, consolidation possibilities and overall cost of usage
Expert consultation in the recommendation of equipment modifications and additions necessary to accomplish program maintenance goals including ongoing condition monitoring tools such as oil sampling and analysis and site glasses for key assets, automatic lubrication including single-point and centralized systems, filtration products such as portable filtration carts and desiccant breathers and lube room upgrades like state of the art storage and dispensing systems with color-coded identification systems.
Once decisions have been made regarding those recommendations, Lubrication Technologies Consultants can help design, install and service the systems selected with the objective of controlling contaminants, increasing equipment reliability and reducing costs, including systems in these key areas:
- Manual and automatic dispensing and online filtration systems to deliver optimum amounts of contaminant-free lubricant at cost effective intervals. Offering design and Installation of both oil and grease dispensing systems, we are familiar with the benefits these products provide with regard to increased personnel safety, enhanced machine reliability and increased productivity.
- Storage and handling systems to reduce contamination, eliminate human error and minimize labor required for lubricant related tasks, prevent waste and reduce disposal costs Condition monitoring systems to ensure that goals are met, not just at implementation but for years to come Provision of ongoing technical consult on maintenance plans as improved technologies and new products become available.
Click on the Case Study right to view the Lubrication Reliability Program implemented at United Water in Holyoke MA by Lubrication Technologies, Inc.
Training and Resources
Personnel Education & Training for Lubrication Management Best Practices
Xpert™ MLT Training is the First Step Towards Achieving Higher Levels of Equipment Reliability
Companies that strive for a world class equipment reliability program take a critical step in that direction by educating personnel responsible for maintaining critical assets. We believe that Machinery Lubrication Technician Level I Training and Certification is a critical first step toward achieving higher levels of equipment reliability.
There are multiple avenues toward that certification and one is easily available through Lubrication Engineers regularly scheduled training seminars held at LE Headquarters in Witchita Kansas. Lead by LE’s expert instructor, Ken Kizer, CLS, OMA I & II, MLT I & II Instructor, Lubrication Training & Consulting, the Xpert® MLT I course content includes:
- Lubrication Fundamentals
- Lubrication of Key Equipment Components
- Contamination Control & Storage and Handling
- Oil Analysis for Enhanced Equipment Reliability
- Lubricant Programs & Application of Lubricants
Send your lubrication technician, PM technician, millwright, and mechanical personnel for MLT I certification and advance the lubrication knowledge and expertise of your whole team.
Gain control over the lubrication process and increase profits by increasing efficiency, reducing labor and downtime and protecting your assets.
If your looking for a customized educational seminar focusing on your industry and using your equipment, give us a call today (413) 788-5823
Take a Customized Approach to Training Your Personnel
If your looking to avoid the costs of travel or just prefer a customized educational seminar focusing on your industry and using your equipment, then on-site training by our own resident expert will tailor a seminar at a time and location convenient to you.
David Piangerelli, STLE Certified Lubrication Specialist, ICML, MLT II, is a dynamic speaker with an in-depth grasp of all things lubrication and 46 years in the business of reliability improvements. He will customize training to meet the specific needs of your employees from basic concepts to hands-on workshops focusing on a specific asset.
(MLT I) Xpert™ Machinery Lubrication Technician Level 1 Training & Certification
Take Advantage of Upcoming Training and Certification Opportunities at LE’s Centrally Located Facility in Wichita, KS Common job titles for the individual who would become Level I MLT certified include lubrication technician, PM technician, millwright, mechanic, etc. Typically, this individual has regular contact with machinery and has routine influence over the condition of lubricants and hydraulic fluids in use. The individual is likely to be directly involved in the machine lubrication process.
Benefits – Xpert™ MLT I
- Advance the lubrication knowledge and expertise of your reliability team
- Gain control over the lubrication process and over your daily equipment reliability routine
- Increase profits by increasing efficiency and reducing labor and downtime, all while protecting machinery
Course Content
- Lubrication fundamentals
- Lubrication of key equipment components
- Contamination control & storage and handling
- Oil analysis for enhanced equipment reliability
- Lubricant programs & application of lubricants
Daily Schedule — Xpert™ MLT I
- Total number of days needed: 3½
- Days 1-3 training seminar (8 a.m.-5 p.m.)
- Day 4 optional ICML test from 8 a.m.-noon
Cost — Xpert™ MLT I
- See registration page or flyer on this page for current class pricing.
- Cost includes 3-day training seminar plus continental breakfast, lunch & beverages
- Optional ICML exam on morning of the third day is not included in class fee paid to LE. This registration step is separate and handled directly through ICML.
(CLS) Xpert™ Certified Lubrication Specialist Training & Certification
Take Advantage of Upcoming Training and Certification Opportunities at LE’s Centrally Located Facility in Wichita, KS
Common job titles for individuals who would become CLS certified include equipment operators, lubrication technicians & engineers, maintenance managers & supervisors, reliability engineers, operations managers, predictive maintenance technicians, manufacturing and industrial engineers, oil analysis personnel, and lubricant consultants. Typically, these individuals are directly involved in machinery lubrication or oil analysis, or play a role in recommending, selecting or using lubricants.
Benefits – Xpert™ CLS Training and Certification
Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS) is the only independent certification for the lubrication professional that verifies your broad lubrication engineering knowledge. Certification recognizes those individuals who possess current knowledge of lubrication fundamentals and best practices in lubrication and maintenance in industrial settings. Certified individuals must have at least three years of experience in the field of lubrication.
Course Content Xpert™ CLS
- Fluid power
- Bearings
- Seals
- Problem solving
- Lubricant manufacturing
- Solvents & cleaners
- Fluid condition
- Monitoring & reducing consumption
- Pneumatics
- Metalworking
- Lube analysis
- Transportation
- Storage, handling & application
- Gears
- Lube fundamentals
- Lubrication programs
Daily Schedule — Xpert™ CLS
- Total number of days needed: 4½
- Days 1-4 training seminar (8 a.m.- 5 p.m.)
- Day 5 optional ICML test from 8 a.m.- noon
Cost — Xpert™ CLS
- See registration page or flyer on this page for current class pricing.
- Cost includes 4-day training seminar plus continental breakfast, beverages & lunch
- Optional STLE exam on morning of fifth day is not included in class fee paid to LE. This registration step is separate and handled directly through STLE.
Lubricants - Small Cost, Huge Returns
Lubrication Management Programs Protect Your Assets and Save You Money:
Although lubricants make up a mere 3% of the typical maintenance budget; using ineffective products, techniques and applications can have a significant impact on the lubrication-related costs that make up 40% of that budget. A Lubrication Management Program designed by the Technical Consultants at Lubrication Technologies, Inc. can help you target those areas where you see red.
- Your equipment and components will last longer, run more efficiently and more reliably, and you won’t replace equipment or components prematurely
- Your labor force will spend less time on routine lubrication-related maintenance and no time on lubricant-related equipment failures
- You’ll reduce over-all lubricant consumption as well as waste
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