THE MOST EXPENSIVE LUBRICATION JOB IS THE ONE THAT GETS MISSED
THE MOST EXPENSIVE LUBRICATION JOB IS THE ONE THAT GETS MISSED
In a commercial transport workshop, lubrication is one of the most routine parts of servicing. But it can also be one of the easiest areas to overlook.
A missed lubrication point might seem insignificant during a service, but over time, exposure to moisture, road grime, dust and contaminants can contribute to increased friction, corrosion, seized components and premature wear.
For commercial vehicles that spend long hours on the road, small maintenance issues can eventually become much bigger ones.
Lubrication is about more than reducing friction
Traditionally, lubrication is associated with keeping moving components moving. But in harsh operating environments, an effective preventative maintenance program should consider more than friction alone.
Workshop technicians should also consider what a component is exposed to between service intervals.
Is it regularly exposed to water or road spray? Does dust and grime accumulate around it? Is it susceptible to corrosion? Will the lubricant remain where it is applied, or disappear long before the vehicle returns for its next service?
These questions become particularly important for exposed components, hinges, pivot points, linkages, cables, threads, fittings and other areas subjected to constant environmental exposure.
The areas that don't demand attention
The obvious service points generally get serviced because they're obvious.
It's the smaller components that can cause problems later.
A fastener that hasn't moved for years. A linkage continually exposed to road spray. A hinge collecting dust and grime. A threaded component slowly developing surface corrosion.
Individually, they may not stop a vehicle today. But preventative maintenance isn't only about fixing today's problem. It's about reducing the likelihood of tomorrow's.
Choosing the right lubricant for the environment
Different applications place different demands on a lubricant.
In commercial transport, products may need to perform in environments involving moisture, dirt, vibration and temperature variation while providing ongoing protection to exposed surfaces.
LANOTEC General Purpose is designed as a multi-purpose lubricant and corrosion inhibitor. Its lanolin-based formulation provides lubrication while leaving a protective film on treated surfaces, making it suitable for a wide range of workshop and preventative maintenance applications.
For workshops, that means one product can be used across numerous maintenance tasks where both lubrication and ongoing corrosion protection are required.
Preventative maintenance pays
Keeping Australia's commercial transport fleet moving isn't only about major repairs and scheduled component replacement.
Often, it's the small maintenance jobs performed consistently that help prevent larger problems developing.
So during the next service, don't just look at what's making noise, showing wear or demanding attention.
Look for the lubrication job that isn't.
Because that could ultimately be the most expensive one to miss.
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