Many plants invest in tools. Some even invest in training. But few succeed in building a lubrication program that actually changes behavior on the floor. The reason? They overlook the most important element: culture.
Even the best lubrication technology—like LUBExpert—won’t deliver results if it’s seen as “just another tool.” If the people using it don’t understand why it matters, or how it fits into the bigger picture, they’ll eventually fall back on old habits. That’s why lasting improvements in lubrication require more than procedures and checklists. They require a change in mindset.
The real problem isn’t just bad lubrication—it’s inconsistent lubrication
In many plants, greasing is handled by different people, in different ways, using different methods. Some use the “three pumps and go” method. Others might grease based on noise or vibration. Still others follow a fixed schedule, regardless of the condition of the asset. The result? Lubrication is not standardized, not monitored, and not tied to asset health.
That inconsistency leads to uncertainty: if a bearing fails, was it under-greased? Over-greased? Greased at all? No one knows. This creates finger-pointing, frustration, and unnecessary costs. And worst of all, it creates a culture where lubrication is treated as a secondary task, something that’s done quickly, not carefully.
The Master Class: Building a culture of precision lubrication
The LUBExpert Implementation Master Class was designed to fix this. Not only is it about learning how to use a device, but most of all, it’s about building a shared understanding of what good lubrication looks like, and giving everyone, from technicians to managers, the tools and knowledge to make it happen.
The three-module structure of the class supports this cultural shift.
In Module 1, technicians learn how bearings work, why they fail, and how ultrasound reveals what’s happening inside. This module lays the foundation by giving people clarity and confidence. They begin to see lubrication not as a routine task, but as a precision process with real consequences.
Module 2 helps create order. Routes are built based on actual needs. Each asset is assigned a lubrication strategy. And most importantly, there’s structure: who greases what, when, and how. When everyone is on the same page, reliability improves.
In Module 3, the focus shifts to results. Teams learn how to measure success, how to adjust strategies based on feedback, and how to share data that matters. This creates buy-in, not just from technicians but also from supervisors and plant leadership.
Real change starts with a shared standard
When everyone greases based on ultrasound data, with clear routes and documented results, lubrication becomes a source of confidence, not confusion. Bearings last longer. Equipment runs better. And technicians take pride in their work, because they can see the impact of what they do.
Culture change doesn’t happen overnight. But it starts with one thing: a shared commitment to doing things better. The LUBExpert Implementation Master Class provides the structure, the knowledge, and the support needed to make that change real.
You don’t have to overhaul your whole plant overnight. You just have to start, one team, one route, one win at a time.
