JISHU HOZEN STEP- 3

•Step 3: Creation and maintenance of(Provisional) Standards for Cleaning and Lubrication.

•Group members should set their own standards.
- People doing the cleaning and lubrication need to understand the vital importance of the tasks - The equipment must be improved to facilitate cleaning and lubrication
- The time required for cleaning and lubrication must be an official part of daily schedule.

•Key points for creating Lubrication standards :

–Clearly specify the lubricant to be used, and unify types whenever possible to reduce variety and promote consistency
–Thoroughly list all lubrication inlets and other sites. In centrally lubricated equipment,improve the lubrication system and diagram it showing the route from pump to main pipes,branch valves,branch pipes,and lubrication points.
–Check for blockage in branch valves and differences in branched volumes, and find out if lubricant is reaching all lubrication points.
–Measure the lubricant consumption rate(during one day or a week)
–Measure the amount used per application.
–Measure the pipe lengths(specially grease pipes) to see for example, if two pipes may be needed instead of one
–Review the disposal method for dirty lubricant (after greasing)
–Create lubrication labels and attach them to all lubrication points
–Establish a service station(for maintenance of all lubricants and lubrication equipment)
–List all difficulties concerning lubrication
–Work out the division of lubrication-related responsibilities with maintenance department.