On the quest to become a world-class facility, where productivity, uptime, and reliability can mean the difference between success and constant struggle, one facet of industrial maintenance cannot be overlooked or overemphasized – the world of tribology.
With over 10 years in the market, VLI is an industrial unit that owns five ports and nine warehouses with a large quantity of equipment. The budget was spent on failure and repair until they decided to follow the ASCEND™ program.
This real-world case study discovers the reasons why a gearbox lubricant operating in a facility's drawing section presented degradation to the point that the oil solidified and jammed the reducer during a morning start-up.
On this episode of Gear Talk, Wes Cash sits down with special guest Mina Soliman, CEO of Prime Gear and Noria Regional Technical Consultant, to talk about the state of reliability in the Middle East and the crucial role failure analysis is playing in creating world-class facilities.
There are no scientific instruments, sensors, algorithms or computers that can outperform the eyes and mind of a human inspector.
Tribology, the science of friction, wear, and lubrication, is a multidisciplinary field that has revolutionized the world of machinery and materials. Understanding the historical evolution of tribology provides valuable insights into the advancements that have shaped modern industries. In this comprehensive article, we delve into the intriguing history of tribology.
Discover why film strength is one of the most critical lubricant properties for protecting a machine’s internal components.