Edition Archive
July – August, 2016
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Publisher's Note
… As we prepare to go to press with this issue of “Machinery Lubrication India”, we hear about the government’s proposal to merge several public sector oil companies to form one behemoth.
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Publisher's Note
… As we prepare to go to press with this issue of “Machinery Lubrication India”, we hear about the government’s proposal to merge several public sector oil companies to form one behemoth.
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Why Inspection 2.0 is Your Best Strategy for Early Fault Detection
Inspection, in its most basic form, has been around forever. However, like most things in life, what you get out of an activity depends entirely on what you put in. This column is about radical…
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Measuring the Financial Impact of a Successful Lubrication Program
Let’s be honest. When manufacturing organizations launch initiatives for enhanced reliability through lubrication, there’s often one main driver behind their decision — money. However, there are…
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Top 5 Hydraulic Mistakes and Best Solutions
… When you turn on the television and surf the guide, you’ll often see shows like “Top 10 Beaches in the World,” “Top 20 Worst Celebrity Bodies” or “Top 100 Hits of the ’80s.” So to stay…
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Embracing Precision Lubrication at UOSA
… The Upper Occoquan Service Authority (UOSA) is an advanced wastewater treatment plant near Washington, D.C., with a permit to treat 54 million gallons of sewage per day. The facility…
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Best Ways to Prevent Equipment Problems
Preventive maintenance methods are often promoted but rarely put into practice. This article will attempt to encourage a paradigm shift in maintenance thinking with prevention driving most of the…
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Ask The Experts
“Would you recommend using aftermarket engine oil fortifiers? Have any studies or research been done on the benefits of using these types of oil additives?” … There are…
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Can Defoamant Additives Be Filtered?
The formation of foam is a common problem with lubricants, particularly those with more system turbulence. Foam becomes an issue when it is out of control or when it affects a machine’s operation.
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Industry News
Ms. Mansi Madan Tripathy as its new Managing Director … Mansi, former CMO, Shell Lubricants India Cluster, to take over her new role with effect from August 1, 2016 … Shell Lubricants India…
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Contamination Control Strategies for Turbomachineries
Turbomachinery is synonymous with highly productive equipment, high costs and high volumes of lubricant usage. For this reason, lubricant contamination control is critical for the reliable…
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Lube-Tips
The “Lube-Tips” section of Machinery Lubrication magazine features innovative ideas submitted by our readers. Additional tips can be found in our Lube-Tips email newsletter. If you have a tip to…
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