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A machine condition diagnostic system is provided wherein machine components are labelled with indicator materials. A normal level of indicators in the lubricant will be established. The lubricant is monitored and periodically or continually sampled to determine the presence of abnormal levels in th

A machine condition diagnostic system is provided wherein machine components are labelled with indicator materials. A normal level of indicators in the lubricant will be established. The lubricant is monitored and periodically or continually sampled to determine the presence of abnormal levels in the amount of indicator material. Since each component or components performing a similar function will be labelled with the same indicator, the presence of a particular indicator in abnormal amounts in the lubricant will direct the machine operator to the precise location requiring repair or replacement.

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In a system for monitoring a machine having an internal lubrication system and various replaceable wearable components, such that the lubricant is common to all components, the process of monitoring the condition of machine lubricant to pinpoint malfunctioning components comprising: (a) distributing

In a system for monitoring a machine having an internal lubrication system and various replaceable wearable components, such that the lubricant is common to all components, the process of monitoring the condition of machine lubricant to pinpoint malfunctioning components comprising: (a) distributing a distinct trace element indicator material in each wearable component; (b) establishing acceptable cumulative levels of indicators from all wearable components in said lubricant; (c) sampling said lubricant; and (d) analyzing said sample of said lubricant by means capable of distinguishing between various indicators to detect the presence and changes in the amount of the particular indicator or indicators which signify a specific malfunctioning component.