Machinery Lubrication November 2008

During the Lean, Reliable and Lubed 2008 conference earlier this year in Nashville, Tenn., ICML presented Cargill’s corn milling operations in Wahpeton, N.D., with the 2007 John R. Battle Award for...

There is little doubt that oil analysis is a vital tool in helping to ensure that critical oil-lubricated assets remain reliable. Used properly, oil analysis can provide early warning of impending...

During Brendan Casey's two decades working in the hydraulics industry, he has observed and learned from the mistakes and omissions hydraulics users make when maintaining their equipment. Lea…

My job is to help organizations do a better job of lubricating and maintaining their machinery. For this reason, the people I work with typically understand the importance of having an effective...

Hey, it’s crunch time, folks. This is no namby-pamby recession. This is the real thing, and our companies and jobs are at risk. With the U.S. jobless ranks at 10 million and rising, it’s time...

The vibration data acquired on a small helical gearbox with three shafts supported by tapered roller bearings indicated symptoms consistent with impending bearing failure. The vibration pattern...

When transforming your lubrication program, staffing structure and development are key. This article discusses some challenges you'll face and advice for overcoming them.

Automatic lubrication systems are generally considered very reliable. But, how reliable are they really? This question should be of interest to those people working with or intending to install an...

NLGI recently celebrated 75 years of providing information pertinent to the manufacture and use of lubricating grease. The 75th annual meeting was held in Williamsburg, Va., in June, and was...

In my previous editorial columns, I described the two most infamous killers of machines: particle and water contamination. While instructing a machinery lubrication seminar recently, I was a bit...