To ensure that equipment, some vehicles, rolling stock and industrial plant is in good operating condition, it is important that these are lubricated, greased or oiled at regular intervals. This is to prevent malfunctions or breakdowns in mechanical equipment utilising ball bearings in universal or ball joints. This can include loader arms and winches, hydraulic pistons, and drive shaft joints.
Label Source has a range of products to identify points that require lubrication for routine maintenance, with others that can record the last and next maintenance period for lubrication.