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ASSET MANAGEMENT Lubrication tomize graphs, and perform statistical analyses and correlation studies. PC-based programs often are the best option for programs that sample hundreds to thousands of pieces of equipment across multiple locations. Continually monitor fluid analysis communication channels. Have a system in place that allows you to take action. Failing to do so might not only lead to unnecessary failure or downtime but drastically reduce the value of your fluid analysis dollar. Fluid analysis effectiveness is best measured when the maintenance you perform can be correlated to fluid analysis recommendations. Your laboratory should be able to document your feedback on maintenance or diagnostics performed and use it to improve its flagging and severity protocols. Choose a laboratory with your program expectations in mind. Expect quality results, which means they’re repeatable, reproducible and have validated degrees of uncertainty. ISO 17025 is the international standard for testing and calibration laboratories. A laboratory’s compliance with ISO 17025 that is accredited by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) represents the highest level of quality attainable by a testing laboratory. Dedicated to formally recognizing competent testing and calibration laboratories, A2LA is the most stringent accrediting body in the industry. Although price is always a factor, quality results, good turnaround and open lines of communication are essential to both a good relationship with your laboratory and to realizing a return on your fluid analysis investment. Mark Minges is chief operating officer at Polaris Laboratories, Indianapolis. Contact him at mminges@polarislabs.com. More resources at www.PlantServices.com/thismonth Fundamentals - “Back-to-basics lubrication” Electrical lubes - “Extending the life of circuit breakers” Lube management - “Lubrication consolidation” Non-stick coatings - “Self-bonding polymers are slick” Quality in lubes - “Brand name vs. house brand lubricants” For more, search www.PlantServices.com using the keywords contamination, particle and testing. 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Plant Services - November 2007 Contents New Tools Letters Let Us Know Where to Put the Gas Up and Running How are you Fighting Crisis? What Works Why is the Best Practice Transfer so Hard? Who are you Going to Call? Chained to Power Mobile Mindset Making Money in the Lube Lab Grabbing a Moving Target Bagging the BTUs Keeping Mellow Preserving Health and Safety The Power of Reliability Excellence

Plant Services - November 2007

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