Machinery Lubrication December 2025

Polyalphaolefin PAO base oils are superior to many other lubricant types and have a higher temperature resistance to mineral oil.

Kinematic viscosity is a measure of the resistance to flow of a fluid, equal to its absolute viscosity divided by its density. See the difference between dynamic and kinematic viscosity, calculations and more.

AI, sensors, and digital tools are flooding the maintenance and reliability world—but are organizations adopting them the right way? In this episode of Gear Talk, host Wes Cash sits down with Dave Howard, CEO of Erbessd Instruments, to challenge the “technology-first” mindset and make the case for a more sustainable approach: people first, technology second.

To explore how this integrated approach is reshaping condition monitoring, we spoke with Hari Viswanathan, Senior Director of Products at UE Systems, who shared his expert insights on using ultrasound-driven data to improve lubrication practices, prevent failures, and extend asset life.