On Lubrication Experts, Rafe Britton talk with the best in the business about all things lubricants, engineering and industry. From lubricant technology and condition monitoring to supply chain and manufacturing the experts sit down to give their take on the current and future states of the industry.
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On Lubrication Experts, Rafe Britton talk with the best in the business about all things lubricants, engineering and industry. From lubricant technology and condition monitoring to supply chain and manufacturing the experts sit down to give their take on the current and future states of the industry.
Join us for Episode 71 of Lubrication Experts as host Rafe welcomes Evan Zabawski, Senior Technical Advisor at Test Oil, for an in-depth discussion on the world of oil analysis. Evan shares his extensive experience, exploring the evolution of oil analysis from its early days to modern practices, and explains why many organizations are still stuck in the “traffic light” mindset. Discover the real value of oil analysis, the importance of trending data over static limits, and how different industries—from mining to manufacturing—are leveraging (or missing out on) the full potential of their oil analysis programs. Evan and Rafe also dive into the complementary roles of condition monitoring technologies like vibration analysis, ultrasonics, and thermography. Whether you’re a reliability engineer, maintenance professional, or just curious about how oil analysis can prevent equipment failure, this episode is packed with practical insights, industry stories, and expert advice. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 02:00 – The history and maturity of oil analysis 10:00 – The pitfalls of the “traffic light” approach 20:00 – How to move beyond compliance and add real value 35:00 – The role of management in driving change 45:00 – Centralized vs. boots-on-the-ground analysis 55:00 – How oil analysis complements other condition monitoring tools 1:10:00 – Q&A and closing thoughts Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more expert interviews and technical deep-dives! OilAnalysis #Reliability #LubricationExperts #ConditionMonitoring #Maintenance
Lubrication Experts
On Lubrication Experts, Rafe Britton talk with the best in the business about all things lubricants, engineering and industry. From lubricant technology and condition monitoring to supply chain and manufacturing the experts sit down to give their take on the current and future states of the industry.
