8-Storage and Handling
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HariajahLubrication Fundamentals
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Topic 16: Product Storage and Handling
Module Learning Objectives
At the completion of this module, participants should
be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
• The proper handling and storage of lubricants
• Some of the specialised types of equipment for
handling lubricants
• The approximate lengths of time lubricants may be
stored without ill effect
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Good Storage and Handling
Why Bother?
• To guard against contamination of the lubricant
- To preserve the identification and precautionary labeling
• Important for plant and personal safety
• Protect against health hazards
• Minimise the risk of environmental contamination
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Good Storage and Handling
Economic Benefits
Elimination of Waste Due to:
• Leakage or spills from damaged or improperly closed containers
• Contamination due to exposure of lubricants to dust, metal particles,
fumes, and moisture
• Deterioration due to prolonged storage
• Residual oil or grease left in containers at the time of disposal
or return
• Mixing of different brands or types of lubricants that are incompatible
• Leaks, spills, and drips when charging a reservoir or lubricating
a machine
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Good Storage and Handling
Operating Benefits
•Reduced lubricant caused machine problems and,
therefore,
reduced downtime for repairs
•Reduced material handling time (labour cost can be as
high as
eight times the cost of the lubricant)
•Better housekeeping. Oil and grease spilled on floors is a
major safety and fire hazard.
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Proper Handling
Why the Concern?
•Careless handling of a full drum can lead to injury and
damage plant property
- Also lead to smudging, ripping or wearing off of
drum labels — leading to incorrect usage of
lubricants
- Punch leaks that contaminate the oil and create a
messy hazardous environment
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Handling
• Fork Lift Trucks
- For large quantities of oil drums or over long distances
- For smaller plants, use manually powered or hand pallet trucks
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Handling
•Drum Handling Attachments
- Special drum shoes that enable forklift operators
to move single drums to the storage area
or onto pallets
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Handling
• Four-Drum Fork Lift Attachments
- These clamp devices enable an operator
to move from one to four drums
simultaneously in an upright position,
whether to the oil storage area
or onto pallets
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Handling
• Manual Portable Lifts
- These manually propelled and either cable or
hydraulically-elevated platforms
reach into a truck from ground
level to receive drums
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Handling
Triangular Dollies
- These devices have projecting
lugs that can hold a barrel firmly
in position
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Handling
Portable Stackers
- These are commonly used for
moving drums in and out of storage
racks
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Handling
Chain Hoist and Trolley On I-Beam Bridge
- These move drums easily in and out of storage
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Handling
Rolling
- Move the drums by rolling them
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Handling
Barrel Trucks
- These are hook-type,
two-wheel hand trucks that enable a
worker to move a heavy drum by himself
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Handling
Dropping
- Avoid doing this
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Handling
Manual Drum Handler
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Storage
Moisture Breathing in an Upright Drum
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Storage
Drum Cover
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Storage
Water Around Bung
Maybe Drawn into Barrel
Wrong
No Water Around Bung
to be Drawn into Barrel
Right
Correct Way to Block Up a Drum
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Storage
Individual Locker
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Storage
Temporary Outdoor Drum Shelter
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Lubricant Deterioration in Storage
Long Term Storage
- At moderate temperature — minimal effect on most premium lubricating oils,
hydraulic fluids, process oils and waxes
- An approximate guide to maximum recommended storage times for products
that may deteriorate are shown below
Product Type Normal Shelf Life
Engine & Power train Oils 3-10 years
Industrial Oils 3-10 years
Greases 3- 6 years
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Dispensing
Drum Faucet
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Dispensing
Air-Operated Oil Pump
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Dispensing
Air-Operated Pump Hoist
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Dispensing
Hand-Operated Drum Pump
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Dispensing
Larger Oil Containers Pistol Oiler
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Dispensing
Lever Operated Bucket Pump
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Dispensing
Portable Filter Unit
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Dispensing
Pneumatic Air Motor
Gun
Cover
Follower Plate
Pump
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Good Storage and Handling
The proper storage and handling of lubricants makes good economic and safety sense
for our customers
Many customers are unaware of the need to treat lubricants with care
We can add value to our customers business by helping them with good storage and
handling practises
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Good Inside Storage
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Good Practise
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Good Storage Practises
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Good Practises
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Bad Practises — Outside Storage
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End Result of Bad Practise
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Bad Practises in Plant
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Summary
At the completion of this module, participants should
be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
• The proper handling and storage of lubricants
• Some of the specialised types of equipment for
handling lubricants
• The approximate lengths of time lubricants may be
stored without ill effect
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Thank you
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