Some times I am called " Mr. Question "

Some times my clients call me “ Mr. Question “

I ask below questions when there is lubrication related questions or failures come to me.

Have you Considered the design of a machine and its operating conditions when selecting the proper lubricant?

Is the machine designed for oil or grease?

Is the lubricant applied manually or through a centralized system?

What part is being lubricated, bearing, gear, piston, hydraulic system, compressor?

What are its speeds and loads?

Does it operate at slow speed and heavy load, at high speed and light load, or at some intermediate combination of speed and load?

Are the bearings plain or rolling element?

What is the ambient temperature?

Is the machinery indoors or outdoors?

What is the operating temperature in summer and winter?

What contaminants may be able to enter or contact the lubricant?

How long is the lubricant expected to remain in the machine?

What lubricant is recommended in the maintenance manual?

Are there any paints, elastomers or seals that might be affected by exposure to synthetic oil?

Does the application call for a specialized lubricant, such as food grade, fire resistant, or biodegradable?

What lubricant is already in the application?

Is there any inspection port or sight glass available ?

Any discoloring of the lubricant has happened ?

Any milky appearance for the used oil ?