Precision Ultrasound-Guided Lubrication

Most lubrication programs still run on guesswork. Grease bearings right with ultrasound.

Global manufacturing efforts support supply chains, drive economies, and sustain everyday life. These operations depend on reliable rotating equipment. Machinery lubrication remains the single biggest factor affecting asset reliability. But most teams still grease on fixed schedules, not condition. And when lubrication is mismanaged, unexpected failures follow — putting people, production, and profits at risk. Ultrasound changes that. It gives you real-time feedback to grease with precision — not by schedule. So you can protect your bearings, reduce waste, and prevent failures.

Worker applying lubricant to an electric motor bearing while monitoring ultrasonic feedback with an SDT LUBExpert.

Why Precision Matters

Even with all the advancements in modern manufacturing, many lubrication programs still rely on outdated, calendar-based schedules — greasing bearings at fixed intervals, regardless of actual need. This approach ignores the condition of the bearing. It often leads to over-greasing, which causes heat buildup and contamination — or under-greasing, which increases friction, impacting, and wear.

When lubrication is mismanaged:

Bearing failures occur early and without warning.

Sudden Failures

Bearings fail early and unexpectedly.

Reduced production output caused by bearing or equipment failure.

Output Deficiency

Production targets get missed and output falls behind.

Safety hazards caused by mismanaged bearing lubrication.

Workplace Risks

Occupational safety is compromised.

Excess grease wasted due to over-lubrication.

Lubricant Waste

Expensive grease is wasted or overused.

Technician using SDT340 ultrasound data collector with RS2T sensor to monitor bearing lubrication on machinery.

Smarter Lubrication Starts with SDT

SDT doesn’t just sell tools — we help you transform your lubrication strategy. With five decades of ultrasound experience, we partner with reliability teams to:

• Select the right ultrasound and lubrication tools for your goals
• Train technicians on reliability best practices
• Integrate condition-based lubrication into your reliability strategy
• Interpret and act on condition monitoring data with confidence

We build programs that last — backed by data, training, and real-world results.

Ultrasound-guided lubrication turns guesswork into precision.

Ultrasound takes the guesswork out of greasing — helping you protect bearings, extend asset life, and stay on schedule. It gives reliability teams a smarter way to manage, monitor, and deliver precision lubrication.

Historical and Real Time Data

Establish data-driven re-lubrication quantities and intervals using a blend of real-time and historical trends.

Condition based, not calendar based

Build lubrication routes centered around actual bearing condition, not the calendar.

In-Depth Tracking

Generate structured work orders, tracking every lubrication task, bearing type, grease gun, lubricant type, and dimension.

UAS3

Perform long-term trending and advanced analysis with UAS3.

Custom Analytics

Customize dashboards and reports that track grease use and bearing condition over time.

Early Warnings

Set alerts that enable proactive intervention before failure.

Get Started in Three Simple Steps

Book a Consultation
Let’s review your current approach and identify opportunities to improve it.
Deploy and Train
Get hands-on with ultrasound and train your team to grease with confidence.
Monitor, Analyze, and Act
Track every lubrication event with real-time feedback and start making data-driven decisions.