Machinery Lubrication January 2004

As a product group, cylinders are almost as common as pumps and motors combined. They are less complicated than other types of hydraulic components and are therefore relatively easy to repair. As a...

If you’ve ever piloted a plane, one of the first comments you’ll hear from a new passenger is “Gee whiz, look at all those gauges.” The information on your plane’s engine condition and other...

The benefits of using synthetic fluids and greases in machinery have been demonstrated extensively. They prolong oil service life, reduce downtime (thus increasing productivity), and better protect...

Water contamination in hydraulic systems can devastate an organization’s reliability objectives. Fortunately, with a diligent effort, water contamination can be effectively controlled by setting...

Consider the following hypothetical scenario. The decision has finally been made: a centralized grease system will be installed in the wash area to lubricate the many greased bearings that require...

The proprietary in-house statistics of a number of petrochemical plants in the United States indicate that approximately 60 percent of all motor difficulties originate with bearing troubles. If a...

Maintaining the operating integrity of idled equipment presents unique challenges. Equipment in service receives routine maintenance and continuous lubrication of internal components. All...

Until recently, it was thought that current generations of biodegradable and low- toxicity lubricants could not satisfactorily meet the requirements of rolling bearing applications. The application...