Oil analysis is a well established practice in predictive maintenance.  Lubricant analysis is often paired with other technologies such as infrared thermography, vibration analysis and ultrasound techniques.  These technologies are very useful in detecting problems in machinery before costly failures and down time occur.  However, only twenty percent of the world’s bearings are oil lubricated; the other eighty percent are grease lubricated.  Lubricant analysis is usually not performed on these bearings because it is difficult to get a representative sample from the bearing.  MRG Power Labs has introduced a sampling tool that allows for a consistent and representative sample to be taken from the bearing every time.  The Grease Thief and Grease Thief Analyzer provide reliable and trendable analysis solutions for all of your grease lubricated equipment.  Find out how the Grease Thief works here.
 

Find out how the Grease Thief^TM works here...