Machinery Lubrication April 2019

Flow dividers are common components in hydraulic systems that are used whenever it is important to deliver equal flow to two or more actuators. This article will discuss the different types …

While the industrial internet of things (IIoT) will not make all other forms of condition monitoring obsolete, it is a powerful enabler.

The type of bearing in a machine will determine how it should be maintained for maximum equipment life. Discover how to identify the bearing type and configuration, as well as the lubricatio…

Water is a critical contaminant that must be properly controlled to ensure optimum lubricant and machine life. This article explores the latest methods used to monitor water contamination as…

Unlike most of the information provided in an oil analysis report, particle counts cannot be evaluated with the same trending methods. This article discusses how a small increase or decrease in the ISO code can mean the difference between one and several hundred or thousand particles.

In 2001, Paul Boykin joined the Georgia-Pacific (GP) team and began a career in machinery lubrication. Through the years, he has worked as a relief operator, lubrication technician, electric…

See how the Phoenix suburb of Chandler, Arizona, used certification and training to address its culture issues and achieve longer asset life.