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November – December, 2012
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5 Lubrication Myths: They are Costing You Money
In the world of lubrication, there are many myths that surround certain practices or concepts that may be costing your organization hundreds or thousands of dollars. Some of the top myths are…
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Publisher’s Note
The launch of Machinery Lubrication India was recently celebrated at the corporate headquarters of Noria Corporation in Tulsa, Okla., (USA), where chief executive officer Jim Fitch unveiled the…
Read articleThe Future of Lubricants
In essence, a lubricant of any machinery lubrication is as important as the design of the components of the machinery. Equipment manufacturers perform extensive research and…
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5 Lubrication Myths: They are Costing You Money
In the world of lubrication, there are many myths that surround certain practices or concepts that may be costing your organization hundreds or thousands of dollars. Some of the top myths are…
Read articleA Well-Constructed Oil Analysis Report
Think of oil analysis as being like the television game show Wheel of Fortune. There’s a message to be told but you’ll only see and understand it if you expose enough letters in their…
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The Dangers of Overgreasing
When it comes to regreasing bearings, more is not always the better option and actually can be a costly mistake. Instead, greasing should be set on a frequency with proper…
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Lubricant Analysis in Steam Turbines
Turbine oils are subjected to a wide range of conditions — extreme heat, entrained air, moisture, contamination by dirt and debris, inadvertent mixing with different oil, etc. — that degrade the…
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How to Inspect a Gearbox
What to look for, the proper methods and the required equipment … Although a comprehensive on-site gearbox inspection is desirable in many situations, there may be constraints…
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Base Oil’s CFR India Price Loses Ground during Fourth Quarter of 2012
The global base oil market has seen remarkable changes in the last 20 years, a trend that is likely to continue as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) continue to seek improvement…
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Gulf Oil Corp acquires Houghton International
Hinduja Group's lubricants subsidiary Gulf Oil Corp has acquired U.S. based specialty chemicals company Houghton International from a private equity fund for $1.05 billion or 5,714 crore. …
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