Branch Report:
11th January 2006
Condition Monitoring
On the 11th January Rob East,
Area Sales Manager for Fuchs Lubricants talked to the branch about
condition monitoring. He described the four basic methods of condition
monitoring being visual, performance, wear debris analysis and vibration
monitoring and the various methods of monitoring each. He highlighted the
most commonly used monitoring methods for the four types of condition
monitoring.
He outlined the purpose for all condition
monitoring techniques including to reduce unscheduled breakdown, reduced
lubricant usage, improve equipment life, bring about process improvements,
improve health & safety and reduce waste. If condition monitoring is
implemented effectively it can potentially help to reduce costs.
Rob outlined the various services which
Fuchs can provide to help sites manage an effective condition monitoring
schedule.
