Is an ultrasonic or vibration monitor used when greasing bearings?
Test: Check lubricators equipment. Best Practice : Vibration or ultrasonic levels (or other method) are checked while greasing in order to apply the correct amount of grease. Greasing is done by measuring ultrasonic or vibration levels while applying grease to the bearing. It is almost impossible to know how much grease is applied to a bearing without a measurement. The measurement tools indicate to us when the grease hits the bearings and monitor the vibration or ultrasonic levels as grease is squeezed into the bearing. Over and under greasing can be avoided by using the right tools. An alternate method is to use a volume meter, assuming the required grease volume for the bearing is known. Although just a sample of the 95 points we use to evaluate plant performance, these example tests and best practices demonstrate the methodology by which one can build a system for discussing performance levels. Tor Idhammar is partner and vice president of IDCON, Inc., reliability and maintenance c
