June 2021

Tribology is derived from the Greek root “τριβ” meaning “I rub,” which describes the science of rubbing when followed by the Greek suffix “-ology.” Today, this term simply refers to the study...

If you have ever invested money in a 401K or the stock market, you might have received a letter in the mail showing your quarterly updates. Personally, I like to skip through all the text and...

Where to Begin Almost all sites understand that there is a need for sustainability and advancement within their lubrication program. They often struggle with the questions of how, when and...

Charles Darwin once stated that for a species to advance and survive, they (the species) had to adapt to compensate for the changing environment. The change, he advised, had to occur...

Water is the second most destructive contaminant and is often ignored as the primary root cause of gearbox failure. The metal parts inside the gearbox will always be susceptible to rusting and...

“Failure is central to engineering. Every single calculation that an engineer makes is a failure calculation. Successful engineering is all about understanding how things break or fail.” -...

Wind turbines are notoriously difficult to monitor due to several environmental and mechanical factors. First, the drivetrain consists of elements that change load, speed and torque quickly...

Rags are one of the most essential items to have for a lubrication technician, mechanic or anyone working on equipment on the plant floor. They’re a necessity for cleaning up greasy or oily...

Matt Fitzgerald has spent the last several months helping Puris Foods prepare for operations by designing and implementing a comprehensive reliability program. Though new to the reliability...