Oil Analysis in Action
Assetwatch
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Oil Analysis in Action: Avoiding Common Pitfalls & Protecting Your Equipment
Oil analysis is one of the most powerful tools for monitoring equipment health, but to get reliable results, you need more than just sending samples to the lab. How you store, handle, and manage your lubricants directly impacts the accuracy of your oil analysis and your ability to prevent costly equipment failures.
Join Kyle Privette, Lubrication Program Manager at AssetWatch, as he dives into practical applications for maintenance, reliability, and lubrication teams looking to get more value from their oil analysis programs. Kyle will break down the fundamentals of oil analysis, common mistakes that can sabotage your results, and simple, actionable steps to improve your lubrication practices.
What you’ll learn:
- Oil Analysis 101: What it is and why it matters
- How storage, handling, and sampling mistakes lead to bad results
- Why “new” oil isn’t always clean and how to protect your equipment
- Common pitfalls to avoid in lubrication programs
- Practical tips you can apply today to strengthen reliability
Whether you’re building a program from scratch or looking to fine-tune what you already have, this is your chance to walk away with real-world insights you can put to work immediately.
Speaker
Kyle Privette
Lubrication Program Manager
Kyle Privette, Lubrication Program Manager at AssetWatch, brings over 15 years of experience in the Maintenance and Reliability industry. With a foundational career in the mining sector, Kyle has advanced from a technician role to leading Reliability Teams that focus on reducing operating costs and enhancing the availability of critical equipment. Kyle combines his practical experience with professional education to develop cost-effective and straightforward solutions for everyday challenges in maintenance and reliability. His significant contributions in Oil Analysis and Failure Analysis have led to vital warranty support and assistance from equipment OEMs for components ranging from $10,000 gearboxes to $1.2 million wheel motors. Kyle's credentials include Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS), Machine Lubrication Analyst III (MLA II), Thermography I, NDT/UT I, and Failure Analysis II.
Oil Analysis in Action
58:50