Leakage point statistics
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Why is it acceptable for lubricant to leak when counting leakage points, and why isn’t it counted as a leakage point?
Because the lubricating oil expands in volume when its temperature rises, a certain amount of oil must be released, which inevitably leads to dripping and other issues.
The bearing housing isn’t filled to capacity with oil anyway; there is a limit to that
Our company also keeps track of the leakage points in the lubricating oil for mechanical pumps; once these points are identified, they need to be addressed
If too much pump oil is used, the pump will still leak even when it is in operation
The difference between net sealing points and dynamic sealing points is that what is usually counted are the net sealing points.
There should be no leaks in the lubricating oil either; any leaks need to be repaired promptly. If too much oil is used, oil drainage should also be carried out; otherwise it will pollute the environment and attract dust ； Only a small amount of loss of lubricant is allowed, mainly because a slight amount of evaporation occurs when the volume of lubricant remains constant. A small amount needs to be added.
Lubricant does not vaporize easily; leaks can be clearly seen when they occur, while water can vaporize and thus remain invisible. Leaks in the lubricant system can indeed be fixed, but it is very troublesome to do so. Leaks in the lubricant supply system can only be addressed after the machine is shut down.
Leaks mainly concern materials; lubricants should be classified under equipment failures!