Opto-Matic Oiler Color Collars

Red, Blue, Yellow…

If you look up bearing failures, you are bound to get a variety of different results. But, what is consistent is that there is always a wedge of the pie chart that relates to improper lubrication. What it means specifically for each result may vary, but the title includes cross-contamination of lubricants and/or using the wrong lubricants all together. This wedge is typically responsible for 20-35% of all bearing failures, sometimes more.

Color With a Purpose

Did you know that color is processed by people before they are consciously aware of it? Color helps communicate essential information that is understood universally, requires little training, and transcends language barriers.

Know Your Rights (of Effective Lubrication)

If you’re among the many industrial professionals who still view critical equipment lubricants as mere consumables – commodities to which you give little thought other than price – consider this: Poor lubrication causes as much as 60% of all equipment failures.