A better standard of foodgrade lubrication
We help manufacturers reduce risk, extend asset life and stay audit-ready through better products, systems and support.
Why is lubrication so important?
Up to 75% of bearing failures are lubrication related, but lubrication is often treated as a product decision or a routine task. In reality, it is a critical discipline that directly affects asset life, reliability, safety and cost.
We help organisations move away from reactive, inconsistent lubrication and towards structured, repeatable best practice - based on correct product selection, correct application, and correct control.
This is lubrication done deliberately, not by habit.
Why lubrication fails
Across most sites, lubrication problems rarely come down to a single mistake. They’re usually the result of small gaps that compound over time.
Common issues we see include:
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Too many lubricants in circulation, with unclear justification
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Products selected on price or availability rather than application
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Inconsistent lubrication methods between shifts or technicians
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Contamination entering through poor storage, handling or application
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Limited visibility of what has been lubricated, when, and how
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No structured way to check whether lubrication is actually working
The result is predictable: increased downtime, shortened component life, higher maintenance cost and avoidable risk.
Our approach to lubrication
We treat lubrication as a system, not a consumable.
That means looking at how lubrication decisions are made, applied and sustained - not just what goes into the machine.
Our work typically brings together:
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Clear lubrication standards and specifications
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Rationalised lubricant inventories
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Correct application methods and equipment
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Visual management and identification
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Contamination control and storage discipline
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Ongoing verification that lubrication is effective
The goal is simple: the right lubricant, in the right place, at the right time, every time.
What good lubrication changes
When lubrication is done properly, the impact goes far beyond the maintenance team.
We regularly see improvements in:
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Asset reliability and availability
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Reduced unplanned downtime
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Longer bearing and component life
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Lower lubricant consumption and waste
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Improved safety and housekeeping
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Greater consistency across people and shifts
Just as importantly, lubrication becomes predictable and controllable, rather than dependent on individual experience or memory.
How we support lubrication in practice
Our lubrication support is modular and scalable. Some organisations need focused improvement in one area; others are ready for a more structured programme.
Depending on need, this may include:
Where does your lubrication programme sit?
Ad hoc → Reactive → Structured → Controlled → Optimised
Is this right for you?
If lubrication is currently:
Reactive or inconsistent
Dependent on individual experience
Generating repeat failures
Consuming too much time or resource
…then there is almost always an opportunity to improve outcomes through a more structured approach.
The starting point is understanding where you are today.
A better standard of foodgrade lubrication
We help manufacturers reduce risk, extend asset life and stay audit-ready through better products, systems and support.