Below are the biggest and most common obstacles maintenance departments face with regards to their oil analysis programs.
If the oil analysis is done correctly, you can keep operations running smoothly. Otherwise, faults may appear, representing repairs or replacements that interrupt production.
The oil analysis rating may vary by company. If your goal is to reduce maintenance costs, compare the cost of maintenance performed with complete overhauls or equipment replacement. If you’re just looking to stay on top of high-priority failures, keep track of time saved when ordering parts and waiting for labor. Regardless of what is being evaluated, management must see the monetary value of the oil analysis.
Oil analysis programs are unique, but the most successful have several characteristics in common. They are able to establish:
Programs that focus on these items will reduce your overall maintenance, equipment replacement and repair costs, by ensuring your equipment works when needed.
