Cement News tagged under: lubrication
Lubrication: a grease of cake?31 July 2023, Published under Cement NewsApplying the correct lubricant at the correct time can significantly increase the life of roller bearings and avoid costly downtime of cement plant equipment. Lubricant producers have developed the necessary products while digitalisation is increasingly playing a key role in applying grease where it benefits plant operation. By Schaeffler Lifetime Solutions – Schaeffler, Germany. Maintaining a high-pressure grinding roll in good operating order includes paying attention to lubricat... |
Inline and offline oil filtration14 December 2021, Published under Cement NewsProper oil filtration can reduce downtime and increase equipment reliability. Combining inline and offline filtration technologies can ensure optimum lubricant cleanliness, and lead to an increase in component and oil life. By Steffen D Nyman, CC Jensen and Noria Partner, Denmark. Figure 1: a cement plant has many critical systems using lubrication oil The world has an insatiable appetite for cement and concrete, so cement plants need to supply at a growing pace. Processing equi... |
Sustainable lubrication14 January 2020, Published under Cement NewsOpen-gear drives of kilns and ball mills are often exposed to harsh operating conditions. While considerable advances have been made in terms of the design and manufacture of drives, tooth flank damage remains an issue due to excessive wear or material fatigue. Correct lubricant selection and application play a vital role in addressing the problem. By Werner Gschwandtner and Hermann Siebert, Klüber Lubrication Austria GmbH, Austria. Figure 1: pinion lubricated with solid containing ad... |
Maintaining a smooth run03 October 2016, Published under Cement NewsMaintenance plays an important part in keeping cement plant operations running smoothly but can be severely impacted by inappropriate lubrication practices. Therefore, a suitable lubrication management programme is key to lowering maintenance expenditure and, ultimately, production costs. By Burak Kasımoğlu, SKF Türk San Ve Tic Ltd Şti, Turkey. Keeping components in good condition through regular maintenance helps to extend equipment life and operating efficiency Maintaining ... |
Less friction, less power use22 April 2014, Published under Cement NewsAs cement producers look to find additional ways of cutting energy costs, different parts of the cement production process are assessed to yield further savings. One such area is equipment lubrication where a comprehensive management programme can not only lead to improved mechanical maintenance but also energy savings. By KB Mathur, Global Technical Services (GTS), India. GTS explains how good lubrication management can help keep equipment running at peak performance and reduce... |
Keeping things moving17 June 2013, Published under Cement NewsITW Krafft and ITW ROCOL, suppliers of lubricants to the cement industry for over 30 years, highlight the importance of lubricating the kiln’s loose tyres and the various lubricants available. Figure 1: clearance between kiln shell and tyre To extend the life of any mechanism, good lubrication is vital. This depends on many factors including the lubrication method (manual, automatic, pulverised), the lubrication interval and the cleanliness of the environment. The choice o... |
Improving bearing life10 June 2013, Published under Cement NewsThe working conditions of a cement plant do not foster long service life for machinery due to dust, heat, moisture and vibration. Therefore, it is essential that every opportunity is taken to improve equipment efficiency and reliability. Bearings are common to most pieces of equipment and in this report, NSK Europe explains how improving the service life of this critical component can result in significant cost savings. Poor lubrication and high contamination levels cause 80 per cent of p... |
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