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As I See It Articles
Browse 33 published as i see it articles from the Machinery Lubrication archive.
How to Visually Inspect the Health and State of Oil
Discover the power of "Inspection 2.0" and the KISS principle in oil analysis to detect early machine faults using tactical visual inspections.
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Demystifying Sludge and Varnish
Explore the 25 unique mechanisms behind lubricant degradation and learn how to identify and prevent destructive sludge and varnish.
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Selecting the Right Oil Analysis Lab
Select an oil analysis lab for expert interpretation, actionable insights & reliability support—not just raw data or low cost.
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Listen to Your Lubricant
Use lubricant analysis, inspection, FMEA and the Ascend methodology to turn machine-condition data into timely reliability decisions.
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Saving Energy, Money and the Environment with Ascend™
Apply the Ascend framework to conserve energy, reduce lubricant waste and strengthen environmental performance.
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The Perils of Ignoring Low or Fluctuating Oil Levels
Learn why monitoring oil levels in sight glasses is crucial for machinery maintenance and how to interpret changes to prevent equipment failure.
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Map Your Lubrication Program’s Workflow
Optimize your lubrication program with a structured workflow. Ensure reliability with detailed planning, precise execution, and proper documentation.
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Combating Dirty Fuel
Learn why clean fuel is vital for mobile equipment, costing 80% of operations. Discover how to prevent contamination & ensure fuel system reliability.
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Anatomy of an Oil Filter
Discover oil filter types, mechanisms, media, and best practices for selection, installation, and maintenance to ensure optimal machinery health.
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Performing a Failure Scene Investigation
Learn how to preserve evidence and conduct effective failure scene investigations to prevent repeat machine failures.
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How Heat Affects Lubricants: Understanding the Arrhenius Rate Rule
High heat accelerates lubricant oxidation; Arrhenius Rule shows oil life halves every 10°C rise, impacting reliability.
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The Era of Mobile Dominance: Smartphones are Overtaking Machinery Lubrication Management
Explore the transformative impact of mobile phones on machinery lubrication management. From real-time monitoring to digital documentation, discover the efficiency and convenience driving professionals to adopt mobile te
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Is Liquid Sandpaper Lurking in Your Machine?
Unveil expert strategies to combat "liquid sandpaper" - the destructive force of microscopic particles in lubricants. Explore contamination prevention, removal techniques, and proactive maintenance approaches.
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Achieving Reliability Through Lubrication Management
Improve machine reliability with proper lubrication! Learn how LMS (Lubrication Management System) optimizes maintenance
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Collaboration and Innovation: The Keys to Eliminating Unplanned Downtime
Discover how GreaseBoss tackles unplanned downtime through innovation and collaboration, saving millions in lost productivity for global industries.
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How Vibration and Oil Analysis Compare and Contrast
Explore the collaborative power of vibration and oil analysis for comprehensive machine health monitoring, detecting issues early and enhancing reliability.
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The Seven Levels to Lubrication Excellence
… “Once begun, you're halfway done.” Rome was not built in a day. Transformational change takes time. You’ve heard the expression, “once begun, you’re halfway done.” … But what are…
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Are You Ready? Supply Chain Problems Spark the Need for Backup Lubricants
“Changing to a more reliable lubricant supply may be your best bet.” In the past couple of years, Noria has received a slew of requests for help from large users needing backup lubricants for…
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Make Touchstones of Lubrication Excellence Shine
“Using our senses, we register facts and fine nu- ances that collectively help us arrive at opinions and conclusions on quality, functionality, attractiveness, comfort and value.” Almost…
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Skillful Out-leakage Detection
This is the most common form of leakage. It is also known as external leakage. Out-leakage relates to a failure of containment. Typically, liquids or gases follow the path of least resistance…
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Why Lubrication Should Be Outside the CMMS
“Lubrication is a program and not simply a process or a task” Those tasked with managing industrial facilities are data-centric, and they desire to track and improve virtually every aspect of the…
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Preventing Equipment Failure, One Particle at a Time
Extending the Life of Your Equipment Through Particle Counts … “Monitoring and controlling contamination in machines is how we prevent equipment failure—even before it…
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The Four States of Water in Oil
“By far, the most important, effective and practical condition monitoring sensor is the eyeometer” Why is this important? Water is a highly destructive contaminant. It’s important to know how it…
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The Power of 10X Cleaner... Dryer... Cooler... Better Aligned... More Training
“One might think that if you make a 10-times improvement, you should expect a 10-times gain.” Have you ever considered how we might be rewarded if we improved something by 10 times? For instance…
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The Anatomy of a Filter Inspection Report
“People engaged in condition monitoring are oblivious to the wealth of information found in used filters.” When the history of the condition monitoring field is written, there will likely be a…
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Introducing Condition Alarm Mapping (CAM)
“ Infographics are effective at helping people comprehend difficult concepts that integrate an array of variables and factors.” The sheer number of infographics in the condition monitoring field…
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Control Moisture Ingression with Tactical Inspection 2.0
Inspection is the top-line priority needed to squelch moisture ingression points through tight and well-managed ingression control.
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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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Dust Cakes: What Causes Them and Why You Should Care
“No one enjoys removing and cleaning this muck, which is often why dust cakes continue to grow.” We’ve all seen them. Perhaps some of us daily. Many take on a certain beauty, almost like a natural…
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The Golden Age of Lubrication
“If we fix lubrication first, we don’t have to fix the machine later.” As Noria enters its 24th year, we have a lot to be thankful for. It is particularly gratifying to see organizations…
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Detection Zone Coding for More Efficient Condition Monitoring
“Condition monitoring is like a treasure hunt. The greater fun is in the search.” These days, reliability professionals are faced with diverse options related to technologies and methods to…
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You Earn What You Learn
… 2020 will be known as the year when the world was forced to shelter to protect human lives and to stem the spread of a potent, invisible enemy ... COVID-19. The dire economic…
Read articleA Well-Constructed Oil Analysis Report
Think of oil analysis as being like the television game show Wheel of Fortune. There’s a message to be told but you’ll only see and understand it if you expose enough letters in their…
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