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Matthias Richtig, Global Product Manager XperLUBE – Hoerbiger

A conversation with Matthias Richtig, Global Product Manager XperLUBE for HOERBIGER.

Matthias RichtigMatthias studied Industrial Engineering at the University of Applied Sciences in Vienna and holds a Master’s degree.

He has been with HOERBIGER since 2006 in different engineering and Product Management positions for rings and packings. Since 2015, he is the global product manager for the new XperLUBE lubrication system.

1.  What do you hope the audience will learn from this webinar?

I will be happy if I can create awareness about what problems poorly functioning lubrication systems can cause. In conjunction with this awareness, I also want people to know what can be done with state of the art lubrication systems to avoid these problems and save money.
I will be happy if I can create awareness about what problems poorly functioning lubrication systems can cause. In conjunction with this awareness, I also want people to know what can be done with state of the art lubrication systems to avoid these problems and save money.

2.  What discussions do you look forward to having with the audience?

I am very much looking forward to hearing about people’s experiences with their present lubrication systems.

3. What do you enjoy most about your role?

I truly enjoy the challenge of making a brand new innovation fit for the market.

4. How did you get into the industry?

During my Master’s Studies at university I had the opportunity to work for HOERBIGER. This is how I first got into contact with the compressor and oil & gas industry. I learned a lot about the basics about rings and packings in these years. After graduating university, I assumed the role as Engineering Manager with the task of chaperoning our newest innovation in the field of compressor lubrication into the market.

5. Where is your favourite place in the world and why?

Since a couple of months my favourite place is wherever my little daughter is.

Join Matthias Richtig on 1st June for a webinar entitled ‘Getting Compressor Cylinder Lubrication Just Right‘ at 3PM London/10AM New York.

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What Problems Is Your Lubrication System Causing You?

170406_ XperLUBE_bild1I often hear from our partners and customers that their lube systems are causing them problems. Issues range from oil stiction of valves – causing them to lose efficiency – to bad gas quality due to oil droplets, caused by over-lubrication. Good lubrication in itself can be challenging to get right, and many people are surprised what problems their lube systems can cause to parts such as valves, rings and packings. That is what drives me to perfect HOERBIGER’s newest innovation and bring it to the market. I want to revolutionize the lubrication of reciprocating compressors, a subject that has gone more or less untouched for decades.

Experience from over 1200 compressor performance audits performed by HOERBIGER tells us that approximately 30% of all lubricated compressors have problems with their lubrication systems. This in turn has potentially dramatic impacts on valves, rings and packings, and even capital parts.

Lubrication problems often cause losses in compressor efficiency and increase maintenance costs. These undesirable effects put your compressors’ availability and reliability at risk. In the long run, they may harm your processes and reduce your production output. I’m always curious to know more, so do please leave a comment below on the challenges you face when it comes to compressor lubrication.

HOERBIGER has developed a new and innovative compressor lubrication system that addresses many of the problems found in legacy systems. Our XperLUBE offers many advantages. Real-time performance monitoring, for instance, enables prompt adjustments of lube rates. This gives you a flexible lubrication system that adapts the lubrication to match the operating conditions. This will help you avoid over- or under-lubrication, increasing your compressor’s efficiency.

But XperLUBE is more than that. It is based on standardized components that are the same for all compressors. This lets you streamline systems engineering as well as supply chain costs – ultimately reducing inventory costs and saving money. The standardized components also include diagnostics that let you identify malfunctioning parts for rapid replacement, so there’s no need to inspect the system to find the problem before starting a repair. This saves valuable time and gets your compressor up and running faster.

My webinar on June 1st – Getting Compressor Cylinder Lubrication Just Right – will discuss this topic in depth. I’ll be offering you insights into the consequences of poor lubrication, as well as what can be done to avoid these problems. Even if your lubrication system is working just fine, I would like to invite you to join the webinar. I’m sure that in every compressor lubrication system there is something that can be optimized. There are efficiency gains to be made, and money to be saved!

Contributed by Matthias Richtig, Global Product Manager XperLUBE, Hoerbiger

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