Edition Archive
July – August, 2018
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It is often said that while the bearing is the heart of your (rotating) equipment, the lubricant is considered to be the blood. The health of your blood is as life threatening as the quality of…
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Publisher's Note
It is often said that while the bearing is the heart of your (rotating) equipment, the lubricant is considered to be the blood. The health of your blood is as life threatening as the quality of…
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Managing the Perils of Short-volume Oil Changes
The term “short-volume oil change” (SVOC) relates primarily to circulating oil systems. An SVOC occurs when an oil change (either scheduled or condition-based) only involves draining and…
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101 Ways to Improve Your Lubrication Program
101 things you should know to develop a world-class lubrication program. Whether you are in the initial stages of implementing a new program or already have a well-established program in place…
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How Directional Valves Affect Oil Flow in Hydraulic Systems
Directional valves are some of the most fundamental components of a hydraulic system. When a directional valve is sized for an application, it must be large enough to handle the volume of oil…
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Best Practices for Lubricating Paper Machines
… In the current electronic age, many people think of paper as a dying industry. While it’s true that more businesses are going “paperless,” consider all the paper products that are still…
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Lube-Tips
Tip for Replacing Oil Filters … When replacing top-suspended spin-on or threaded canister-type filters, fill them with fresh oil before installation. This will reduce the amount of time that the…
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Ask the Experts
“What are the top three characteristics you look for when considering an oil analysis laboratory (i.e., turnaround time, price, quality, capabilities, etc.)?” … Selecting an…
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4 Grease Tests for Centralized Lubrication Systems
When designing a centralized lubrication system, which comes first: the system or the grease selection? Most people begin with the system and then find a grease that is suitable for it. However…
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Industry News
Maruti Suzuki India expands reach of Ecstar products … … The country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) expanded the reach of its Ecstar branded lubricants, coolant and car…
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Noria’s 1st Public Training in Srilanka
… Essentials of Machinery Lubrication course provides the foundational skill sets for applying best lubrication practices and product knowledge. The three days Training was conducted in…
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Base Oil Report
Oil markets have shown tremendous weakness in recent days. What’s causing it? Market analysts have been struggling to find a single reason for it, preferring to cite a cocktail of negative news…
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