Reliability-Centred Lubrication Services
The control of all aspects of lubrication that affect asset health, asset availability and ultimately asset uptime and productivity.
Reliability-Centred Lubrication
Why is lubrication important?
Inadequate lubrication increases maintenance costs and unplanned downtime. In food or pharmaceutical environments, poor lubrication practices can also increase contamination risk, compromise quality and affect compliance.
Lubrication is often overlooked in maintenance programmes, but managing it correctly protects assets, stabilises performance and improves safety, productivity and reliability.
What is Reliability-Centred Lubrication?
Reliability-Centred Lubrication is the structured control of lubrication across the asset lifecycle. It focuses on asset health, availability and uptime by integrating best practice into daily routines.
Control
Define storage, handling, application and inspection standards for every lubricant.
Traceability
Align schedules, methods, quantities and ownership to each asset and operating context.
Improvement
Connect lubrication routes, oil analysis, condition monitoring and maintenance planning.
Reliability-Centred Lubrication
Why is lubrication important?
Inadequate lubrication increases maintenance costs and unplanned downtime. In food or pharmaceutical environments, poor lubrication practices can also increase contamination risk, compromise quality and affect compliance.
Managing lubrication correctly protects assets, stabilises performance and improves safety, productivity and reliability.
What is Reliability-Centred Lubrication?
RCL is the structured control of lubrication across the asset lifecycle, focused on asset health, availability and uptime.
Control
Define storage, handling, application and inspection standards.
Traceability
Align schedules, methods, quantities and ownership to each asset.
Improvement
Connect lubrication routes, oil analysis and maintenance planning.
How AVT Can Help
Practical lubrication improvement, from site routines to digital control
AVT Reliability helps customers move from reactive, inconsistent lubrication practices to a controlled, auditable and performance-led programme.
Onsite expertiseOur engineers work on your site, delivering practical lubrication services and implementing best practice to improve asset performance. |
Process improvementWe review segregation, storage, environmental controls, colour coding, spill prevention and stock management. |
Data and monitoringUsing Machine Sentry®, we build lubrication programmes with traceability, oil analysis integration and fault reporting. |
How AVT Can Help
Practical lubrication improvement, from site routines to digital control
AVT Reliability helps customers move from reactive, inconsistent lubrication practices to a controlled, auditable and performance-led programme.
Onsite expertise
Our engineers work on your site, delivering practical lubrication services and implementing best practice.
Process improvement
We review segregation, storage, environmental controls, colour coding, spill prevention and stock management.
Data and monitoring
Using Machine Sentry®, we build lubrication programmes with traceability, oil analysis integration and fault reporting.
Programme Control
Turning lubrication into a managed reliability process
RCL brings storage, application, traceability, analysis and improvement together into one controlled programme.
Defined standardsSet lubricant type, quantity, frequency, method and ownership for every asset and lube point. |
Traceable completionUse handheld collection, timestamps and completion evidence to prove that tasks have been carried out correctly. |
Oil analysis integrationCombine lubrication activity, analysis results and asset history to support preventive and predictive maintenance. |
Continuous improvementUse KPIs, exception reporting and usage trends to improve reliability, availability and cost control. |
Programme Control
Turning lubrication into a managed reliability process
RCL brings storage, application, traceability, analysis and improvement together into one controlled programme.
Defined standards
Set lubricant type, quantity, frequency, method and ownership for every asset and lube point.
Traceable completion
Use handheld collection, timestamps and completion evidence to prove tasks have been carried out correctly.
Oil analysis integration
Combine lubrication activity, analysis results and asset history to support preventive and predictive maintenance.
Continuous improvement
Use KPIs, exception reporting and usage trends to improve reliability, availability and cost control.
Lubrication Control
Consistent, traceable lubrication across every asset
Machine Sentry® can help structure lubrication routes, prove task completion and connect activity with wider asset condition data.
CMMS set up correctly
Defined lube points
Quantities and intervals
Colour coding and labels
Proof of completion
Traceable audit trail
System setup
Assets and lube points can be configured with images for positive identification, helping operators complete tasks correctly and consistently.
Point control
Schedule, quantity and lubricant type can be set for every point, with route planning and colour coding to reduce the risk of error.
Management information
Usage by asset and point, overdue work, completion rate and integrated oil analysis can all support RCA, compliance evidence and continuous improvement.
Explore related capability: Machine Sentry® Software and Condition Monitoring
Lubrication Control
Consistent, traceable lubrication across every asset
Machine Sentry® can help structure lubrication routes, prove task completion and connect activity with wider asset condition data.
CMMS set up correctly
Defined lube points
Quantities and intervals
Colour coding and labels
Proof of completion
Traceable audit trail
System setup
Assets and lube points can be configured with images for positive identification.
Point control
Schedule, quantity and lubricant type can be set for every point.
Management information
Usage, overdue work, completion rate and oil analysis can support RCA, compliance evidence and improvement.
Explore related capability: Machine Sentry® Software
Lubricant Storage
Better storage is the foundation of lubrication reliability
Incorrectly stored products can lead to contamination, waste, incorrect application and avoidable downtime. AVT helps customers build cleaner, safer and more controlled lubricant storage practices.
Best practice storageCentral lubricant store |
Operational benefitsReduced contamination risk |
Lubricant Storage
Better storage is the foundation of lubrication reliability
Incorrectly stored products can lead to contamination, waste, incorrect application and avoidable downtime.
Best practice storage
Central lubricant store
Stock control for unopened product
Correct lubricant ordering processes
Use-by date management
Product colour coding
Segregation procedures
Operational benefits
Reduced contamination risk
Lower maintenance and operating costs
Improved HSE performance
Better lubricant availability
Less waste
Improved visibility of usage
Business Advantage
Better lubrication control delivers measurable operational value
Implementing fluid management best practice provides the foundation to run your plant at maximum efficiency and minimum cost.
Improved processesFrom segregation procedures to product rationalisation, we recommend and implement practical improvements. |
Cost savingsStock rotation, recovery systems and product rationalisation help reduce waste and operating cost. |
Environmental safeguardsSpill prevention, bunding and waste handling processes support better environmental performance. |
Improved reliabilityCleaner, more controlled lubrication helps reduce downtime, protect assets and extend machine life. |
Business Advantage
Better lubrication control delivers measurable operational value
Implementing fluid management best practice provides the foundation to run your plant at maximum efficiency and minimum cost.
Improved processes
From segregation procedures to product rationalisation, we recommend and implement practical improvements.
Cost savings
Stock rotation, recovery systems and product rationalisation help reduce waste and operating cost.
Environmental safeguards
Spill prevention, bunding and waste handling processes support better environmental performance.
Improved reliability
Cleaner, more controlled lubrication helps reduce downtime, protect assets and extend machine life.
Build Reliability Capability with CBM Academy
Building knowledge, building reliability.
Accredited programmes grow your team’s capability and confidence. Our accredited programmes build skills across condition monitoring, lubrication and vibration analysis, delivered online, on site or at AVT Reliability® training centres.
Vibration Analysis CoursesFrom fundamentals to advanced diagnostics, aligned to ISO 18436-2.
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Lubrication CoursesPractical lubrication management and analysis for reliable performance.
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Machine Sentry® CoursesHands-on training across software and sensors for real-world workflows.
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Asset Reliability PractitionerRole-based pathways for teams at every level of the organisation.
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Vibration Analysis Courses
From fundamentals to advanced diagnostics, aligned to ISO 18436-2.
Lubrication Courses
Practical lubrication management and analysis for reliable performance.
Machine Sentry® Courses
Hands-on training across software and sensors for real-world workflows.
Asset Reliability Practitioner
Role-based pathways for teams at every level of the organisation.
Talk to AVT Reliability
Ready to get started?
Use the form below to contact our team and find out more about Reliability-Centred Lubrication, lubrication control and fluid management best practice.
Need to bring structure to lubrication management?
Tell us about your current lubrication routines, storage practices or traceability gaps and our team will help identify the right next step.
Talk to AVT Reliability
Ready to get started?
Use the form below to contact our team and find out more about Reliability-Centred Lubrication, lubrication control and fluid management best practice.
Need to bring structure to lubrication management?
Tell us about your current lubrication routines, storage practices or traceability gaps and our team will help identify the right next step.
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