Discover How Excess Lubrication Leads to Higher Costs, Equipment Damage, and Unplanned Downtime.
In this Atten2 Original Case Study, over-lubrication is shown to be just as damaging as insufficient lubrication, disrupting optimal machine operation.
Excess lubricant leads to leaks, contamination, increased energy consumption, heat buildup, seal damage, and even electric motor failures—resulting in unplanned downtime, higher maintenance costs, and environmental risks.
Article Highlights:
- Over-lubrication is as damaging as under-lubrication, leading to premature equipment failure.
- Excess lubricant increases pressure, causing seal damage, leaks, and contamination ingress.
- Higher energy consumption occurs as lubrication moves away from optimal operating conditions.
- Dirt and contaminants accumulate when surplus lubricant is exposed to the environment.
- Heat buildup and oil degradation accelerate wear and reduce lubricant effectiveness.
- Electric motors are at risk, as excess grease can enter windings and cause overheating or failure.
- Unplanned downtime and environmental costs rise due to leaks, cleanup, and maintenance issues.
Key Takeaway:
An excess of industrial lubricants, just like too little lubrication—can seriously harm machinery by disrupting optimal lubrication conditions, leading to leaks, increased energy use, contamination, accelerated wear, and even equipment failure. This highlights the importance of precise lubrication control and monitoring to maintain machine performance, reduce breakdowns, and avoid environmental and operational costs.
