360° simalube service: improved maintenance efficiency and maximum equipment uptime

How a barely noticeable noise can change everything – and how the new 360° simalube service makes daily work easier for maintenance and production managers

It is Monday morning, just before seven. The production hall slowly comes to life. Conveyor belts start moving, motors pick up their rhythm. For Marco, an experienced mechanic and maintenance technician, the day begins like many before it: a walk through the hall, coffee cup still half full, ears alert for any unusual noise. Because Marco knows: when a system stops, everything stops.

The moment every mechanic knows

Suddenly, he hears it. A scraping sound. A squeak. A faint howling noise. Seconds later, it is clear to Marco: a bearing is running dry. He stops. The conveyor in front of him is one of the most critical in the entire material flow. A failure would not only stop the line, but disrupt shift planning, logistics, and affect several workplaces at once. The system has to be shut down. The suspected bearing is dry and at the end of its service life. There is no alternative. Marco knows that every minute now counts. He immediately removes the old rolling bearing. Fortunately, he has the right professional tool at hand: the simatool BP 61 from simatec. With a practiced movement and the precise pulling technique of the tool, he removes the bearing from the shaft quickly, cleanly, and safely.

For mounting the new bearing, Marco uses the portable induction heater simatherm IH 025 VOLCANO. Within seconds, the bearing is perfectly heated and can be mounted effortlessly – without force, clean and safe. He takes a short breath. The system is down, but it will soon be running again. While tightening the last screws and lubricating the new bearing, Marco remembers something his boss mentioned just last week during lunch:

“Marco, simatec has launched a new 360° simalube service. They take care of lubrication for our machines – analysis, installation, maintenance. Maybe we should look into that.”

At the time, Marco hesitated. Today he knows: That is exactly what we need. Now. He calls his boss. The answer is immediate: “Get simatec. We can’t afford another downtime.”

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The next day brings clarity – and Guido

Early the next morning, Guido Bayard enters the production hall. Service professional. Lubrication expert. And someone who truly understands the reality of maintenance work. Wearing helmet and safety vest, he inspects the critical bearing. Marco explains the situation. Guido listens and nods. “simalube service is your key to maximum machine availability.” – Guido Bayard. Guido checks the lubrication points, assesses the environment, and listens carefully to Marco’s story.

The conveyor downtime turned into a full-scale firefighting operation.
An unplanned machine shutdown in the middle of ongoing production.
A bearing that should have been lubricated long ago.
A team that immediately interrupted its current tasks to resolve the downtime.

And all of this while, in the background, shift supervisors, logistics and plant management were already nervously staring at their screens. Marco sums it up: “Every time this happens, it costs us a lot of time, a lot of money – and honestly, a lot of nerves.” Guido listens patiently, nods, takes another look at the critical bearing, and then says the sentence that changes everything for Marco: “This can be avoided. From now on, I’ll take care of your lubrication.”

Why the 360° simalube service is needed right now

Many maintenance managers know Marco’s situation: time pressure, unplanned repairs, staff shortages – and lubrication points that should be serviced regularly. With the new service, simatec takes over lubrication completely:

Analysis
Installation
initial inspection
Semi-annual maintenance

A true worry-free package that addresses real-world challenges.

The benefits for mechanics, maintenance technicians, production managers and maintenance teams

Based on the official flyer and service documentation:

1. Zero lubrication effort – maximum relief

From now on, Marco and his team no longer have to worry about lubrication. simatec takes care of everything – professionally and reliably.

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2. Protection against costly downtime

Guido explains to Marco how often incorrect dosing or missed lubrication intervals lead to bearing failures. With continuous monitoring and preventive maintenance, such surprises become a thing of the past.

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3. Less consumption, greater sustainability

The right lubricant – in the right quantity – at the right place. This reduces wear, improves machine availability and lowers costs in the long term.

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4. 100% transparency and safety

From analysis to maintenance: All lubrication points are documented, all dispensers are tracked, and every inspection is recorded.

How the 360° simalube service works

1. On-site analysis & consultation
Guido records all lubrication points, analyzes the situation and prepares a customized service proposal.

2. Professional installation
He installs the simalube lubricators precisely tailored to the specific machine and operating conditions.

3. Initial inspection after 4–6 weeks
Fine-tuning and functional checks to ensure everything runs exactly as intended.

4. Semi-annual maintenance
Regular inspections, replacement of empty lubricators and adjustments to changing operating conditions.

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How Marco’s story continues

Together with Guido, Marco begins to reassess the lubrication points in his facility. Guido asks questions that Marco himself has had in the back of his mind for years:

“Which lubrication points cause the most frequent problems?”
“How often is lubrication carried out?”
“Which lubricants are you using?”

They walk through the plant together – and it becomes clear to Marco: The downtime of the past few months could have been avoided. On the very same day, Guido prepares a tailor-made service package. Marco says: “If we had done this earlier, many unplanned shutdowns and bearing replacements would not have been necessary.” Guido smiles: “That’s exactly why we’re here now.”

Conclusion: An investment that pays off immediately

The 360° simalube service is:

A protective shield against downtime,
Real relief for maintenance teams,
A killer of unnecessary costs,
And an optimization factor for productive operations.

For Marco, the decision was clear. For many other mechanics, maintenance technicians, maintenance managers and production managers, it will be soon.

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