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Consulting, Expert Opinions and Troubleshooting

For all questions regarding the correct lubrication, oil analysis and oil monitoring, we are here for you:

  • Are there any uncertainties in choosing the lubricant for a new or very old device?
  • Do you have questions about a specific lubricant, its suitability, or its replaceability?
  • Is the number of oil types used in your operation increasing continuously?
  • Do you value neutral, non-manufacturer-specific advice not tied to oil producers?
  • Do you want to standardize and neutrally specify the lubricants used in your company?
  • Do you want to create or optimize a lubrication plan for your machines?
  • Do you want to belong to the league of „World Class Lubrication“ through optimal lubricant management?
  • Is a quick decision needed?

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The right lubricant for your machines

Based on the technical requirements, OilDoc supports you in selecting the most suitable lubricant. Moreover, we take into account your operational routine to reconcile reliability, plant availability, and maintenance efficiency.

 

Our Services

  • Assessment of Technical Minimum Requirements
  • Selection of lubricants that additionally allow for extended maintenance intervals
  • Creation of lubricant specifications, lubricant tables, and lubrication instructions for machine manufacturers and operators
  • Implementation of professional oil monitoring
  • Recommendation for optimal oil care
  • Procedure for oil and oil type changes
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Reduced costs and increased safety through professional type reduction

OilDoc examines each lubricant type individually and creates plans for a meaningful and secure reduction of types. This increases efficiency in procurement and storage, including reducing the risk of confusion.

 

Our Services

  • Alignment of the lubricants used with the lubrication requirements or OEM specifications
  • Reduction of types through meaningful consolidation of individual lubricants with similar performance profiles
  • Suggestions for further type reduction through the use of high-quality yet cost-effective lubricants
  • Optimal oil change intervals for oils or re-lubrication intervals for greases
  • Lubricant types and designations from potential suppliers
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Neutral lubricant specifications tailored to your equipment

OilDoc examines each individual machine or lubrication point and creates clusters for meaningful and secure type reduction. Based on this, we create neutral lubricant specifications. This sustainably increases effectiveness in procurement and storage, including reducing the risk of confusion.

 

Our Services

  • Capture of all lubrication points in the operation or a functional area, including all technically relevant data.
  • Determination and alignment of lubrication requirements
  • Creation of neutral lubricant specifications after sensible consolidation of lubrication points
  • Suggestions for monitoring individual groups within the operation to achieve optimal oil change intervals
  • Support for the evaluation of products and suppliers
  • Establishment of routines during oil type or supplier changes
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Optimized lubricant management („World Class Lubrication”)

OilDoc assists you in ensuring the lubrication of your machines and systems, addressing increasingly complex technical specifications and high requirements for availability and cost efficiency in a sustainable manner. We help you to establish the necessary “World Class Lubrication Program” tailored to your needs.

 

Our Services

  • Cataloging of all relevant lubrication points
  • Specification and sustainable reduction of lubricant varieties
  • Optimization of all lubrication-related tasks
  • Optimal storage, labeling, and safe lubricant handling
  • Proactive oil monitoring and system-specific oil maintenance to ensure long oil change intervals
  • Routines for integrating new machines and systems
  • Addresses and contact persons of suitable suppliers
  • Routines for the evaluation of lubricants and lubricant suppliers

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Expert opinion

In all matters related to lubricants and lubricant monitoring

Expert opinion

Do you need a qualified expert opinion on a matter relating to lubricants and/or lubricant monitoring?

OilDoc Managing Director Rüdiger Krethe (Dipl.-Ing.) is a BDSH-certified expert for lubricants and lubricant monitoring – and thus the only expert for lubricants and lubricant monitoring in German-speaking countries.

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We would be pleased to provide you with a personalized quote for the creation of an official expert opinion.

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First signs of impending damage that you should take seriously

Troubleshooting

We offer you comprehensive support in solving all lubrication-related challenges and issues. Our neutral and expert technical advice helps you to select the optimum lubricant product and improve your processes. We also support you in identifying the causes of system malfunctions and machine damage and eliminating them in the long term.

  • Sudden, recurring filter blockages
  • Unexpected discoloration of the oil
  • Unusual deposits on the sight glass, container walls, etc.
  • Rapid changes in your oil cleanliness
  • Strong deviations in your oil analysis results

We can also advise you in negotiations with machine manufacturers or lubricant suppliers. Our service also includes auditing your professional handling of lubricants to ensure maximum efficiency and safety. We also check your concept for ensuring the required cleanliness standards, from the start of production to the assembly and commissioning of your systems.

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We will be happy to provide you with a customised offer for our Troubleshooting-Service.

 

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