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September – October, 2012
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… Less than a year ago, I had the opportunity to attend Noria’s Partnership Summit and Reliable Plant Conference and Exhibition in the United States. This was in many ways an eye-opener…
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… Less than a year ago, I had the opportunity to attend Noria’s Partnership Summit and Reliable Plant Conference and Exhibition in the United States. This was in many ways an eye-opener…
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Message from Jim Fitch, CEO, Noria Corporation, USA
Noria Corporation is thrilled to introduce the inaugural issue of Machinery Lubrication India magazine sponsored by our licensed partner VAS Tribology Solutions Pvt. Ltd. … For…
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What is a Noria?
Noria Corporation is named after the historic wheel used to hoist and transport water. … The word “noria” comes from the Arabic term Na-urah, meaning “the first water machine.” This was the…
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Our Mission
The Machinery Lubrication India team has established the following editorial objectives: … • Further the advancement of the field of machinery lubrication. • Provide a forum for information…
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Lubricant Consolidation: Reaping the Benefits and Savings
In the interest of reducing purchasing costs and streamlining storage and handling, many organizations have substantially slashed the number of lubricant SKUs (stock keeping units)…
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Grease Selection: Lithium vs. Lithium Complex
According to a recent NLGI Grease Production Survey, approximately 70 percent of the grease sold worldwide is based on either simple lithium soap or lithium complex thickener. You…
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Hydraulic Oil Can Make a Major Difference to Power Consumption
I recently came across an instructive case study. I think that you will find it interesting and important. In the quest for improved fuel consumption, the manufacturer of an…
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How to Use Fluid Cleanliness Standards to Drive Cost Control
In today’s competitive economy, businesses are challenged to identify ways to increase profit margins without signifi cant capital investments. For facility managers, cost control can…
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The Importance of Machine Selection in an OIL Analysis Program
Proper machine selection can be viewed as a foundational element to receiving a firm return on investment (ROI) for an oil analysis program. Rarely is it cost-effective to include all…
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Comparing Gasoline and Diesel Engine Oils
I’ve been instructing the Fundamentals of Machinery Lubrication course for a few years now, and many times the course has been the birthplace of the articles I’ve written. The…
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The Critical Role of Additives in Lubrication
Lubrication professionals often become very familiar with the base oil viscosity of their lubricants. After all, viscosity is the most important property of a base oil. Baselines for…
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A Better Approach for Greasing Bearings
The “Lube-Tips” section of Machinery Lubrication India magazine features innovative ideas submitted by our readers. Additional tips can be found in our Lube-Tips e-mail newsletter. If…
Read articleBalmer Lawrie: Launches New Packaging for Balmerol
Balmer Lawrie, a leading manufacturer of greases in India, launched the new packaging for ‘Balmerol’ during a two-day channel partner meeting held in August at Silvassa. Balmer Lawrie manufactures…
Read articleXADO: Launches REVITA in India
Xado India Lubricants is the Indian Associate of Xado Chemical Concern in Kharkov, Ukraine, which specializes in research and development, application of energy-saving technologies and…
Read articleCastrol: Shifts Global Motorcycle Products Development Center to India
Industrial and auto lubricant maker Castrol has shifted its global motorcycle products development center from the United Kingdom to India. Castrol India's automotive director and chief operating…
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