Tribology

Tribology Explained

Noria Media

Tribology, the science of friction, wear, and lubrication, is a vital but often overlooked field that impacts our daily lives in profound ways. From the smooth operation of car engines to the durability of prosthetic joints, tribology plays a crucial role in reducing energy consumption, extending the lifespan of machinery, and enhancing human comfort and safety. Read More »

Maintenance culture transformation is no easy task. Take ownership of your lubrication program by beginning the process of dismantling bad maintenance culture and replacing it with the pillars described above. Until you fix the culture issue, you cannot rise to the lofty state of lubrication excellence. Read More »

The application of a soluble varnish removal technology facilitated improvements to oil cleanliness by effectively removing soluble and insoluble varnish from the lube oil system. In addition to improving equipment reliability, it eliminated the need for immediate premature lube oil replacement, system flushing, and chemical cleaning. Read More »

In this episode, Wes sits down with Jeremie Edwards, an associate technical consultant with Noria, to discuss operator-driven reliability. When it comes to this topic, many people try to implement operator-driven reliability, but they may not know how to do this or even where to start. Read More »

This is no laughing matter. Most plant maintenance workers are oblivious to the amount of contamination that invade drums and totes that site idle in storage. Even worse is the general ignorance of the damage caused by these intruders after they arrive. An attitude of “out of sight out of mind” leaves these lubricants vulnerable initially, and later the machine, when the impaired lubricants are put in service. Read More »

As this issue of ML has been diving into all things tribology, let’s take a minute to focus on some important aspects of the proper storage of lubricants. Lubricants play a crucial role in various industries, from automotive to manufacturing and beyond. They ensure the smooth operation of machinery and equipment, reduce friction, dissipate heat and prevent wear and tear. Read More »

Oil analysis is a long-term investment with significant payback. The more accurately you gather asset data, the more valuable insights you derive. Future caretakers of the machinery benefit from the historical database of oil analysis reports, allowing them to make informed decisions and take necessary actions based on past trends. Read More »

Tribology is the study of science and engineering of interacting surfaces in relative motion. It includes the study and application of the principles of friction, lubrication and wear. This multidisciplinary science is constantly being advanced by researchers worldwide in industry, academia and government.

Single-point lubricators (SPLs) need to be refilled when the lubricant reservoir within the device becomes depleted or nears the end of its dispensing capacity. In most cases, especially in larger-scale applications, SPLs can be refilled directly on the component that needs relubrication. They also come in remote-mounted systems, meaning they are piped away from the component for safe lubrication. Read More »

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