Machinery Lubrication January 2002

To maximize grease lubrication effectiveness, minimize costs, and reduce the risk of application-induced failure, lubricant manufacturers have begun formulating greases that cover a wide array of applications, including varying speeds and load sizes. These efforts were made to provide a single product that could meet many requirements. The result was the creation of general-purpose greases.

Wear and tear” is an expression frequently used to describe the ageing of a mechanical system, though “use and abuse” might be more correct. Wear commonly occurs as a result of the contamination...

The metals industry is a diverse, capital-intensive industry that is sensitive to broad economic conditions. Whether the mill converts ore to metals or forms trade goods from billets, converting...

To begin a discussion of preventive maintenance of any machine or component, one should first define preventive maintenance. A suitable definition is this: maintenance that can be performed...

Are effective lubricant storage and handling practices important to facilities? Unequivocally, yes. Well-designed systems have made it possible for companies not only to realize a return on...

Hydraulic systems are complicated fluid-based systems for transferring energy and converting that energy into useful work. Successful hydraulic operations require the careful selection of hydraulic fluids that meet the system demands.

Brand consolidation does not ensure that the products used are right for the job. Lubrication is a fundamental design property, and the machine designer makes certain assumptions and design...