Machinery Lubrication October 2025

Featured Article

The Hidden Power of Low Viscosity Lubricants

Anthony Brown

Conveyor chains are the lifeline of many industries, from automotive and protein processing to white goods and powder coating, and this is just a small sample of the markets they serve. Their reliability directly impacts throughout, quality, and safety. Yet one of the most overlooked aspects of chain performance is lubrication.

Why Lubrication Matters in a Mature Reliability Program

Mark Kingkade

A high-quality lubrication program is a must-have as part of any maturing reliability program. In many plants, when you look at the typical asset technology coverage, lubrication shows up early in the development of a maintenance strategy. But too often, it’s treated as a “check the box” step.

Staffing Your Team the Right Way | Gear Talk: Episode 27

Noria Media

How do workforce barriers impact staffing in manufacturing? In this episode of Gear Talk, host Wes Cash sits down with the Tulsa Port of Catoosa’s Sheila Shook to discuss the steps that the Port is taking to attract, hire, and educate workers in manufacturing.

Predict Oil Useful Life with Real-Time Data

Martin Migliori; Joseph L. Lisowski

Oil is the life of any hydraulic or lubrication system. When it is fresh and healthy, the system operates as intended. As it ages and loses its properties, issues occur and systems fail. By collecting and analyzing real-time data, prevention is possible.

How El Paso Electric Uses Onsite Oil Analysis to Prevent Failures

Noria Corporation

At El Paso Electric, onsite oil analysis with the AMETEK Spectro Scientific MiniLab helps their team catch machine issues early, prevent failures, and save time, money, and headaches.

Take Back Control: The Impact of Early Fault Detection

By catching problems in their earliest stages, maintenance professionals can prioritize effectively, plan ahead, and apply their skills toward meaningful operational improvements.

Ask the Expert: Integrating Ultrasound with Vibration and Temperature for Smarter Asset Health

Webinar: When Vibration Meets Oil: Smarter Insights for Earlier Detection

The Evolution of Intelligent Conveyor Lubrication

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