LubeCoach Demonstration

Mike Johnson, AMRRI

Principal Consultant CMRP, CLS, MLT, MLA

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This application will operate in your 2007, or more current,

version of MS Excel.

NO new software is required.

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The purpose for this tool is to help address some of the costs associated with low-precision grease lubrication activities that increase our cost of

doing business. Those hidden costs are shown here – below the water line.

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LubeCoach E Grease Practices Calculator

Here is a Screen shot of the working screen.

After you log into LubeCoach E©

(residing in your own workstation) then you are ready to add data

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LubeCoach E Grease Practices Calculator

Step 1. Identify and select a bearing, or key in the actual dimensions of your bearing Step 2. Input the bearing shaft speed and operating temperature

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LubeCoach E Grease Practices Calculator

Step 3. Select the right operating conditions that most closely reflect that the bearing experiences on an ongoing basis. Step 4. Input the Viscometric properties of the selected grease or oil.

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LubeCoach E Grease Practices Calculator

Once the calculation is completed the data can be stored to a log for later review.

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LubeCoach E Grease Practices Calculator

There are help screens available, though you probably won’t need them.

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  Some next steps to consider:   Sign up for a web-based application for your enterprise

•  Low monthly charge •  Smart-phone adapted so that your phone can become a data-entry

device •  I-Phone APP Data routed to web based application

  Provide training so all employees understand the need for and value of high quality practices

LubeCoach E Grease Practices Calculator