Machinery Lubrication August 2013

The designs of many common machine mechanisms have not changed significantly in decades (centuries in some cases). This is especially true where lubrication is involved. Apparently, machine...

Most of the plants I have visited in the last few months have an aging workforce that is very skilled in performing their duties. Many of these employees are looking forward to retiring within the...

Two years ago, the management team at Nissan saw the need to create a group that would lead the transition of its maintenance teams to a world-class level. At that time, Chad Crane, a...

Not everyone is going to do a complete teardown along with a chemical and mechanical cleaning of each component and the system each time a fluid changeover is performed. So let’s examine what should be done at the bare minimum to clean a hydraulic system through flushing.

Name: Don Vines Age: 44 Title: Preventative Maintenance Technician Company: Dayton Superior Corp. Years of Service: 5 years Location: Braselton,...

Centralized lubrication systems were developed to deliver lubricant to multiple lubrication points in the right amount, at the right place and at the right time. However, it can be challenging to...

Machinery Lubrication recently asked readers to participate in its annual Lube Room Challenge by submitting exceptional lube rooms that incorporate best-practice features. Several readers met...

The International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) recently conducted its first certification exam session where tests were administered in Russian. The onsite session was held in...