Frequency of oil replacement in the lubricating oil tank of large-scale units
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This post was last edited by Refiner on 2018-8-23 at 15:23. How often should the oil in the lubrication tank of large-scale machinery be replaced?
Lubricant is generally analyzed regularly for parameters such as viscosity, acidity, moisture, impurities, and color. If all these values are within normal ranges, there is no need to replace the lubricant.
Can it be used for a long time without replacement if the indicators meet the requirements?
Generally, data speaks for itself: if it meets the standards, it continues to be used; otherwise, it is replaced! There is no need to change the oil regularly!
According to the regulations for large-scale units, they are supposed to be replaced once a year, but we conduct tests every month; if they pass the tests, they can continue to be used.
How often do you replace them at most? Ours have been in use for over 5 years
The longest is about 2 years; in most cases, the test results become unsatisfactory after just over 1 year, requiring replacement.
What brand of lubricant do you use?
When it is in a sealed state and all parameters are within the acceptable range, there is no need to replace it. Are all your indicators up to standard?
At first, lubricant was changed only when tests showed it was no longer up to standard; eventually, the company established that lubricant for large-scale machinery must be replaced after 2 years of use.
Our factory usually conducts regular analyses of the lubricating oil, and since its parameters are within normal ranges, there is no need to replace it. We also have a set of water removal filtration systems for lubricants. It is generally used during maintenance.