Edition Archive
September – October, 2013
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Publisher’s Note
… Developing markets like India and China are expected to lead future demand growth in the lubricant industry which has become a story of shrinking margins due to declining demand growth…
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Publisher’s Note
… Developing markets like India and China are expected to lead future demand growth in the lubricant industry which has become a story of shrinking margins due to declining demand growth…
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Using ‘Unscheduled’ Oil Analysis for Early Predictive Maintenance
Most oil samples are taken based on a fixed schedule. For large, stationary rotating equipment, monthly or bi-monthly samples are common. Proactive maintenance programs depend on regular checks…
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Extending Oil Change Intervals on Heavy Mining Equipment
… Extending oil drain intervals in off-highway engines and machines can be challenging. Dirt ingress and coolant leaks occur more frequently, and at times oil drain intervals are…
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Avoiding Common Gearbox Lubrication Problems
By Greg Cober, Boston Gear … The right-angle worm gearbox is a simple device that is used widely in manufacturing facilities. Like nearly all gears, enclosed worm gear drives require…
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Understanding Hydrolysis and Hydrolytic Stability
In lubricants, water is the second most destructive contaminant behind particles. It causes issues such as rust and decreased load-carrying capacity (film strength) in oil and also leads to…
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Oil Condition Monitoring Using Electrical Conductivity
Michael Lindner, Oelcheck, Germany … Electric conductivity is a measure of a fluid’s electrostatic chargeability. It usually is expressed in pico siemens per meter (pS/m). In addition to…
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Anatomy of an Oil Filter
This is the second part of a series of “anatomy” lessons within Machinery Lubrication. In this issue, the oil filter will be examined to uncover its functional and performance characteristics.
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Keys for Testing Transformer Oils
… By the Numbers: It is not uncommon for transformer oils to be in use for 30 years or more. … Transformer oils serve several functions. They provide dielectric…
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Clean Solutions for Hydraulic Oil Technology Needs
Hydraulic equipment owners and operators expect superior performance from their investment. When it comes to their business, they are looking for the three “E”s: economy, efficiency and…
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Lube Tips
Advice for Greasing Motor Bearings … When applying grease to an electric motor bearing with a grease gun, use caution and pace yourself. Take 3 to 5 seconds per shot from the grease gun and give…
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Industry News: CII 2013 MainTech
Maintenance’ constitutes an important business process in any industry, especially in continuous & batch process industries. However it is considered as a non-core technical activity, with a…
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Base Oil Report
Base Oil becomes dearer as Rupee takes the toll … Crude Oil prices surged to a 27-month high of USD112.22 a barrel on August 28 amid indications the U.S. was close to taking military action…
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