IMC-2018 Learning Zone 32:41

by Clay Allen, The Mosaic Company

An electric motor has many components that must be cared for in order to obtain reliable operation and long service life. After installation, one of the main things that must be done to achieve trouble-free service is lubricating the bearings. This presentation will cover best practices for greasing motor bearings and how to successfully implement them. The presentation is applicable to those wanting to start a motor greasing program because it will help create a roadmap to accelerate implementation and ensure that best practices are followed from the start. It will also be helpful to those with an established program by providing tips, tricks, and a look at some details that can help push the program to the next level. 

The topics that will be covered include:

• Motor greasing procedures utilizing ultrasonic technology

• Purging bearings

• Planned vs. Actual amounts of grease needed (PM vs. Condition Based)

• How to grease inaccessible motors

• Greasing VFD motors

• How to prevent grease cross-contamination