If you manage or maintain industrial equipment, you’ve likely experienced the frustration of a
machine that “just broke down” for no apparent reason. In the real world, however, equipment
failures are rarely random – they frequently result from a breakdown in routine maintenance or loss
of protective measures over time. This white paper explores how recurring equipment failures (the
“failure cycle”) can be prevented by adopting a proactive maintenance approach we call “Prep,
Clean, Lube, Protect.” Each step targets a specific failure cause: preparing parts properly (for
example, using effective penetrants to free stuck components), thorough cleaning to remove
contaminants, applying the right lubricants to reduce wear, and protecting surfaces from corrosion
and other damage.

Read the full white paper here.