Lubrication is essential to keeping machinery running efficiently, yet common mistakes can lead to increased costs, reduced performance, and unnecessary downtime.
One of the most frequent issues is selecting the wrong lubricant. With such a wide range of products available, it’s important to match the formulation to the specific application. Pennine Lubricants provides expert technical support to help customers choose the correct product and avoid costly inefficiencies.
We understand that a “one size fits all” approach is not suitable for modern day manufacturing, we listen to each customers individual needs and provide them with the levels of support, advice, and assistance that they need.”- John Grierson (Sales Director)
Another costly issue is poor fluid management. Contamination from dirt, water, or tramp oil can significantly reduce lubricant effectiveness. Without proper monitoring, this can lead to increased wear, poor coolant quality, and increased downtime.
Neglecting regular monitoring is another common oversight. Pennine’s PROCARE Fluid Management programmes provide data-driven insights that help businesses track fluid condition, maintain compliance, and prevent issues before they escalate.
With PROCARE Fluid Cloud, you get:
Using the wrong coolant for a particular environment can result in foaming, a common challenge for metalworking fluid users. Foaming can occur for several reasons:
By addressing these common mistakes and adopting a proactive lubrication strategy, businesses can improve reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and maximise the value of their equipment.
For any information on our products or technical advice call us at 0114 285 2987 or email at [email protected].
