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