An identification tag, plate or cap mounted at each lubrication point and matched to the same color or symbol on storage containers, grease guns and top-up jugs. Tags typically carry the product, quantity and frequency. A tag system is the cheapest defense against mixing lubricants, especially when contractors, temps or new hires walk the route.
Blue square lube tag means the polyurea gun only, and if the tag's missing on a motor, stop and ask.
Also heard as
- lube ID tag
- lube label
- lube point tag
Related terms
Lube route
Scheduled walk through the plant to grease, top off and inspect a set list of lubrication points.
Top off
To add oil to bring a gearbox, sump or reservoir back up to its correct level.
Zerk
Everyday name for the small ball-check grease fitting that a grease gun coupler snaps onto.
Grease compatibility
Whether two greases can be mixed without losing consistency, dropping point or stability.