MechTech May 2016 Final

Mechanical Technology — May 2016

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Proactive maintenance, lubrication and contamination management

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MG’s efficiency drive, which

is designed to help compa-

nies reduce energy consump-

tion and optimise production,

encompasses predictive maintenance

services of condition monitoring and oil

analysis.

“The introduction of a structured

maintenance management programme,

which can be implemented in-house, or

partially out-sourced to a professional

organisation, is critical to maximising

production efficiencies,” says Wayne

Holton, fluid technology manager, BMG.

“The effects of friction and the resulting

wear of moving components are signifi-

cantly reduced by effective lubrication.

“Through a wide range of energy effi-

cient products – which includes synthetic

oils, lubricants and bespoke lubrication

systems – and the support of a techni-

cally competent team, BMG ensures

efficient maintenance, extended life of

components and energy savings in any

environment.

“To achieve optimum performance

and extended life of components such

as bearings and industrial chain, correct

lubrication is as important as the appro-

priate selection of each part. Although

general multipurpose grease is adequate

in many applications, more arduous

operating conditions demand the care-

ful choice of the correct lubricant and

lubrication system.

“In selecting the right lubricant for

a specific application, factors to be

considered are speed, ambient tempera-

ture, load, vibration and environmental

conditions.”

BMG’s specialist technical resources

division offers an oil analysis service

which consists of laboratory based

sampling and analysis, as well as onsite

analysis and filtration and flushing. Other

services include technical applications

consulting, product and system design,

product quality control and assurance,

as well as condition monitoring services.

Conditioning monitoring identifies

lubrication problems, misalignment and

vibration troubles and also helps in iden-

tifying the causes of the damage so that

BMG’s efficiency drive, which is designed to help compa-

nies reduce energy consumption and optimise production,

encompasses predictive maintenance services, including

condition monitoring and oil analysis.

BMG has extended its range of lubrication products to include a

single point lubricator, where the grease is pressurised by a gas

generated unit to provide continuous, reliable, clean and precise

lubrication.

Structured maintenance

management

Structured maintenance management programmes “are critical to

maximising production efficiencies,” says Wayne Holton, fluid

technology manager, BMG, while outlining his company’s

predictive maintenance service offering.

units can be fixed before further

destruction occurs. This means

reduced downtime, efficient

production and substantial cost

savings.

BMG has extended its range

of lubrication products to in-

clude a single point lubricator,

where the grease is pressurised

by a gas generated unit, to provide

continuous, reliable, clean and precise

lubrication.

These lubricators ensure less fric-

tion, which means energy savings and

extended service life of components

and equipment. Other benefits include

reduced risk of contamination and ac-

cidents, particularly in dangerous

areas; shorter maintenance times;

improved reliability of industrial

equipment and lower operating

costs.

BMG’s automatic lubricators

– which ensure exactly the cor-

rect lubrication, with the correct

grease – are easily integrated into

various applications, without the

need to modify installations.

Specially designed OMSA

lubrication systems eliminate the

risk of excessive or inadequate

lubrication and ensure the con-

stant and regular lubrication of

bearings. These systems are ideal

for use in humid and corrosive

environments.

Various greases are available

for different applications. For

example, a general purpose grease is

suitable for industrial use; heavy duty

grease is recommended for high load

applications in humid environments and

high temperature grease is designed for

long term lubrication at high tempera-

tures, up to peaks of 175 °C.

A synthetic oil is available for high

temperature chains and a multi-purpose

grease, which complies with food and

pharmaceutical standards, is used for

bottling machines, dairy equipment and

in food manufacturing.

BMG now has 140 mobile techni-

cians with specialist technical skills and

equipment to conduct breakdown and

routine maintenance on plant. This team

carries out trouble- shooting and advises

on possible productivity improvements,

to ensure the highest level of plant output

and reliability.

Specialist services include instal-

lation, adjustment, replacement and

maintenance of components, shaft and

pulley alignment, balancing, condition

monitoring, oil sampling and analysis

and critical equipment inspections and

lubrication schedules. Maintenance

training and fault diagnosis also form an

important part of BMG’s field services.