Edition Archive
July – August, 2015
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Publisher’s Note
India remained the third-largest producer of coal in FY14 and ranks fifth worldwide for its coal reserves in the field of metals and mining, as this issue is focused on. By the end of this year…
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Publisher’s Note
India remained the third-largest producer of coal in FY14 and ranks fifth worldwide for its coal reserves in the field of metals and mining, as this issue is focused on. By the end of this year…
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The Hard Truth About Particle Contamination
It has been proven that the No. 1 cause of machine failure is the degradation of component surfaces. These surfaces can degrade in a variety of ways, but the most destructive is via particle…
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Lubrication - Off Highway Mining Equipments - A Perspective
… Mining – Past & Present … Mine production has undergone important changes during the 20th century with a shift from underground to open pit mining techniques. Early in the century…
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Advertorial: OEE- Overall Equipment Effectiveness
Industrial Lubricants improve productivity under company technology leadership and application expertise. But what is really meant by "improving productivity"? How can productivity be defined?
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Using Ultrasound to Improve Lubrication Practices
… Keeping a handle on lubrication seems easy enough. All you need to do is to make sure the right lubricant is used in the right amount and at the right time. Unfortunately, it’s not that…
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India “Mining Sector” Stats
80% of mining is in coal 20% - metals & other raw materials (Gold, copper, iron, lead, bauxite, zinc and uranium) The GDP contribution of the mining industry varies from 2.2% to 2.5% only but…
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The Modern Art of Lubricating Mining Equipment
… Surface mining is a very old practice in North America. For example, mining for copper at the surface of the Michigan Upper Peninsula appears to have started as early as 5000 B.C. The…
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Advantages of Contracting Out Your Lubrication Program
Across industry there has been a move toward predictive and proactive maintenance, but unfortunately a large number of organizations are still operating in the reactive maintenance mode. This can…
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Follow the Trend for Successful Oil Analysis
Setting cautionary and critical limits (or targets) for oil analysis results is essential and irreplaceable as groundwork in an oil analysis program. It’s what helps answer one of the most…
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Machine Modifications That Increase Reliability
The ultimate goal of lubrication excellence is to increase machine reliability and reduce operating costs. To achieve this objective, changes must be made at different levels of the plant…
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In 2001, when the International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) offered its first certification exam, few could have envisioned the organization becoming the world leader in the…
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Base Oil Report
Contrary to the popular view, global crude oil prices moved up after a small dip in the aftermath of Iran reaching a deal with the US and other large countries on its nuclear programme. It would…
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