Machinery Lubrication October 2011

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Justifying the Cost of Excluding a Gram of Dirt

Jim Fitch, Noria Corporation

For years Noria has been saying, “The cost of excluding a gram of dirt is probably only about 10 percent of what it will cost you once it gets into your oil.” Recently, a Noria training client...

6 Steps to Update Your Lubrication Program

Noria Corporation

In today’s culture of looking for high returns on investments, there are not many that can compare to a comprehensive lubrication program. Tremendous financial savings can be enjoyed by eliminating poor lubrication practices from an organization.

Comparing Gasoline and Diesel Engine Oils

Jeremy Wright

In the broadest sense, gas and diesel engine oils have the same anatomy or makeup. They are formulated from the blending of base oils and additives to achieve a set of desired performance ch…

Eli Lilly’s Wenzel Embodies the Spirit of ICML

Suzy Jamieson, ICML

Ten years ago, ICML held its very first examination session in Biloxi, Miss., changing the course of the machinery lubrication industry. In the small pioneering group of only six practitioners...

Christensen Directs Lube Crew at Kennecott Utah Copper

Name: Jan Christensen Age: 60 Title: Lubrication Technician 2 Company: Kennecott Utah Copper Location: Magna, Utah Years of Service: 10 years Jan Christensen...

Lubricant Analysis in Steam Turbines

Beatriz Graça, INEGI; Jorge Seabra, FEUP; Pinto Sousa, Portucel

Turbine oils are subjected to a wide range of conditions - extreme heat, entrained air, moisture, contamination by dirt and debris, inadvertent mixing with different oil, etc. - that degrade the...

Machinery Lubrication’s 2011 Lube Room Challenge

Noria Corporation

Machinery Lubrication recently issued its annual Lube Room Challenge for readers to submit exceptional lube rooms that incorporate best-practice features. Several readers met the challenge with...

How a Band-Aid Solution Can Fix Your Hydraulics Problems

Brendan Casey

Last year there was a book on the New York Times bestseller list called Have a New Kid by Friday. It was written by psychologist Kevin Leman and has sold more than 400,000 copies. To capitalize on...

Tribology in the Fast Lane | Gear Talk: Episode 14

Vibration: The Cause or Effect of Machine Failure?

Getting Started with In-house Oil Condition Monitoring: An Easy Way to Avoid Equipment Failure

New Oil is Not Clean Oil: Tips for Lubricant Reception and Storage