Machinery Lubrication February 2025

By preventing costly downtime, minimizing equipment failures, and extending the useful life of machines, a precisely designed and well-executed lubrication program is a crucial component of that strategy. To do this, technicians must be provided with the right tools at the right time to perform their lubrication and maintenance jobs correctly.

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The introduction of PC-12 heavy-duty engine oil standards represents one of the most significant shifts in the industry to date. Driven by stricter EPA and CARB regulations, these changes aim to improve fuel efficiency, enhance engine protection, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Base oils, the primary ingredients in a lubricant, are often first described by their origin, such as those either derived from biological materials (bio-based, such as plants) versus those refined from crude oil (petroleum, or petro-based) from the ground. These two base oil types, along with man-made synthetics, make up the three categories of base oils.