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March – April, 2021
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Risk Management for Lubricated Machines
Risk is all about analyzing the probability of failure and consequences that result from a failure. Lubricated machines are often of critical concern and potentially high risk due to their mechanical design and use in in
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Publisher's Note
Across all industries, safety should be the most signifcant consideration in getting work accomplished. Regardless of how urgent maintenance or a repair might be, it must be completed in a safe…
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The Most Important Lubrication Inspection Abnormal Changes in Oil Level
Frequent examinations of quality oil level sight glasses by trained inspectors is a sound condition monitoring practice, and perhaps the most important lubrication-related inspection.
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Risk Management for Lubricated Machines
Risk is all about analyzing the probability of failure and consequences that result from a failure. Lubricated machines are often of critical concern and potentially high risk due to their mechanical design and use in in
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Distinguishing Regulators and Reducing Valves
We have seen a lot of confusion about pressure reducing valves and regulators in fluid power systems. This confusion is largely due to the nomenclature and partly because the schematic symbols…
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Measuring the Effectiveness of Vacuum Dehydrators
Water is considered one of the biggest enemies of rotating equipment and their lubrication systems.
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Strategies for Decontaminating and Reclaiming Your In-Service Lubricants
At most plants, oil reclamation is not fully supported due to a lack of technical knowledge and availability of technologies, processes and applications. Why should reclamation be considered?
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What to Expect from the MLE Exam
With practitioners around the world now having taken the Machinery Lubrication Engineer (MLE) exam for more than a year, those interested in achieving this engineering-grade, management-level…
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Circulating Oil Systems: What You Should Know
“There is no one size that fits all when it comes to circulating oil systems.” Circulating oil systems or lube skids provide a continuous flow of lubricant to bearings, gearboxes and blowers. They…
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Lube-Tips
Slight Changes Can Mean Big Problems … Copper readings can be particularly alarming when increases are in the hundreds of parts per million. However, huge increases are typically insignificant in…
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Lubricant Packaging: New and Upgraded Systems
The packaging industry is turning out to be one of the dominant sectors in India. Rapid changes are taking place inefficient packaging systems development globally. Lubricant packaging includes…
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Industry News
SKF India launches new automotive aftermarket products … SKF India’s automotive aftermarket division has launched three new products to address customer needs for improved durability and…
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Base Oil Report
Origin wise Base Oil import to India, Country and %, December 2020 … OPEC and a group of 23 major oil-producing countries that had cut crude oil production levels during the peak of the Covid-19…
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