Machinery Lubrication November 2004

Overheating ranks No. 2 in the list of most common problems with hydraulic equipment. Unlike leaks, which rank No. 1, the causes of overheating and its remedies are often not well understood by...

In my column entitled “Changing Oil Preference”, I reevaluated my long-held convictions for recommending mineral-based oil over synthetic. While writing the article, it occurred to me that I...

Nearly all electromechanical equipment becomes anomalously warm before it fails, making infrared (IR) cameras extremely effective diagnostic tools in the manufacturing environment. Inspections...

If you’re going to implement a predictive maintenance program, be prepared to change the way you do business. Two years ago, Guardian Industries’ DeWitt facility started its own in-house predictive...

Bacterial contamination of large circulating oil systems in steam turbines, paper machines and similar systems is a growing and expensive problem. The bacterial colonies, once established, will...

For the past three years, the International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) has recognized organizations which have demonstrated excellence in the application of used oil analysis for the...

Tinkering under the hood is no longer part of the car owner’s unwritten contract with automakers. Warranties and 100,000-mile tune ups are. Automotive manufacturers have to make their...

Proper lubrication of a system requires attention to detail and careful selection of units that can get the job done for a specific application. It is important to lay the groundwork for a...

The reason people invest money in construction projects is that they want a return on their investment (ROI). That is, they want to maximize revenue and owner’s equity while minimizing...