A central lubrication system preventive maintenance schedule lists the checks and jobs done on the equipment at fixed intervals, how long each takes, and in what order of frequency, so problems are found before the central lubrication system fails. This page gives the schedule used in the PlantOps360 task library for central lubrication system (and oil circulation / lube oil console), which follows common industry practice for general-purpose equipment. It is also searched for as central lubrication, centralised grease, automatic lubrication, lube oil console.
The maker’s manual and your site safety procedures always come first where they differ. Intervals set by law differ by state.
Central lubrication system preventive maintenance schedule and checklist
| How often | Task | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | Check reservoir level, pump operation and system pressure; check alarms | 5 min |
| Weekly | Check feed lines, injectors and distributors for blockage and leaks | 15 min |
| Monthly | Check filters and cooler; check flow indicators on the lines | 30 min |
| Quarterly | Top up and sample the oil; check cleanliness and water content | 60 min |
| Half-yearly | Replace filters; calibrate pressure and flow switches | 120 min |
| Annual | Annual service of the pump and controller; clean the reservoir | 240 min |
Central lubrication system maintenance frequency and yearly workload
At the estimated times, one central lubrication system needs about 61 hours of preventive maintenance a year. The biggest single job is “Annual service of the pump and controller; clean the reservoir” at 240 minutes, done annual. Multiply by the number of units you have to see the workload for your plant.
| Frequency | Tasks | Time per round | Hours per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 1 | 5 min | 30.4 h |
| Weekly | 1 | 15 min | 13.0 h |
| Monthly | 1 | 30 min | 6.0 h |
| Quarterly | 1 | 60 min | 4.0 h |
| Half-yearly | 1 | 120 min | 4.0 h |
| Annual | 1 | 240 min | 4.0 h |
What goes wrong on a central lubrication system without preventive maintenance
- Empty reservoir and pump faults
- Blocked feed lines and injectors
- Filter and cooler problems
- Contaminated oil
What to watch between services
- Reservoir level and pressure
- Flow indicators and feed lines
- Filter differential pressure
Safety and statutory notes for central lubrication system maintenance
Starved lubrication destroys bearings quickly. Set alarms for low level and flow, and test them.
Where a central lubrication system preventive maintenance schedule is used
This equipment is used in the industries below. Each link opens the preventive maintenance schedule guide for that industry, and the maintenance software page where we have one.
- Preventive maintenance schedule for automotive plants · maintenance software for automotive
- Preventive maintenance schedule for engineering and fabrication shops
- Preventive maintenance schedule for electronics manufacturing plants · maintenance software for electronics
- Preventive maintenance schedule for pharmaceutical plants · maintenance software for pharmaceutical · maintenance software for api bulk drugs
- Preventive maintenance schedule for chemical, fertiliser and petrochemical plants · maintenance software for chemical
- Preventive maintenance schedule for food, dairy and beverage plants · maintenance software for food processing · maintenance software for dairy
- Preventive maintenance schedule for agro, grain, edible oil and sugar plants · maintenance software for sugar and distilleries
- Preventive maintenance schedule for fmcg and consumer goods plants · maintenance software for fmcg
- Preventive maintenance schedule for packaging, paper and printing plants · maintenance software for packaging · maintenance software for paper and pulp
- Preventive maintenance schedule for plastics, rubber and polymer plants · maintenance software for plastics · maintenance software for tyre and rubber
- Preventive maintenance schedule for textile and garment mills · maintenance software for textile
- Preventive maintenance schedule for steel, foundry, forging and metal plants · maintenance software for steel and metals
- Preventive maintenance schedule for cement, glass, ceramics and building materials plants · maintenance software for cement
- Preventive maintenance schedule for mines and mineral processing plants · maintenance software for mining
- Preventive maintenance schedule for oil, gas and refinery facilities · maintenance software for oil and gas
- Preventive maintenance schedule for thermal and hydro power plants · maintenance software for power plants
- Preventive maintenance schedule for solar, wind and renewable energy plants · maintenance software for renewable energy
- Preventive maintenance schedule for railways, metro, airports and depots
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Run this central lubrication system schedule in maintenance software
In preventive maintenance software, each row above becomes a recurring task on the asset with its checklist, time estimate and parts. Tasks can be triggered by calendar date, running hours, meter readings or production cycles, each completed task is recorded with the person and date, and a failed check can open a work order. For the method behind it, read the guide to the preventive maintenance schedule, or use the free generator to get a 12-month plan for your whole equipment list.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should a central lubrication system be serviced?
In our schedule a central lubrication system has 6 tasks: 1 daily, 1 weekly, 1 monthly, 1 quarterly, 1 half-yearly, 1 annual. The biggest job is “Annual service of the pump and controller; clean the reservoir”, which is done annual. Always follow the maker’s manual where it gives a different interval.
What is included in central lubrication system preventive maintenance?
It covers routine checks and jobs such as “Check reservoir level, pump operation and system pressure; check alarms”, “Check feed lines, injectors and distributors for blockage and leaks”, “Check filters and cooler; check flow indicators on the lines”, up to the annual overhaul or inspection. The full list with times is in the table above.
How many hours of maintenance does a central lubrication system need per year?
About 61 hours per unit per year at the estimated times in our library, including the daily checks done every day. Use it to plan workload, not as a benchmark.
Is there a free central lubrication system maintenance checklist?
Yes. The table on this page is a ready checklist. The free preventive maintenance schedule generator turns it into a 12-month Excel schedule for your list of equipment, with monthly workload hours.