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Readers Challenge    April 23, 2003

Transitioning to a New Lube Supplier

Tony Ransford, Plant Lubrication Coordinator, General Motors

The incoming lube supplier must do an audit of the existing lubricants used as well as all types of gearboxes, bearings,pumps etc. that the lube will be used in. This double check removes errors.

Compatibility with the existing is PARAMOUNT. Ask questions. Once this is completed, ALL lubrication points must be tagged or otherwise identified to show where the new oil/grease goes. New supplier should provide the tags and put them in place, if not you may have the wrong supplier.

The tags can be color coded as can the pipes and dispense pumps. Stencil the ID of the new lube on the pump, it should be the same as the one on the tag and at point of fill. Make one person responsible to work with the supplier, that person can then give a short class on what and how the new lubes will be used.

Take this opportunity to commonize your lubricant list and reduce cost. example:Most pillow block bearings require a grade#2 grease, it may not be necessary to use a synthetic to meet the load and temperature requirements, you may only need one type of grease.

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