Machinery Lubrication July 2009

According to a recent poll, as much as 60 percent of all plant problems can be attributed directly to "human factors" (Figure 1). Specifically a lack of proper procedure (23.78 percent), a lack...

In my last column, I discussed the need to optimize preventive maintenance activities in order to: eliminate tasks that fail to add value or actually create...

Steel manufacturing has its heat, cement manufacturing its grit and wood products manufacturing its dust, but if you want a really demanding environment, look no further than...

Gas-charged accumulators are ubiquitous on modern hydraulic systems. They carry out numerous functions, which include energy storage and reserve, leakage and thermal compensation, shock absorption,...

There are three aspects to every purchase: price, service and quality. Conventional business wisdom says you can have two of them, any two of them, but not all three at the same...

If you regularly read this column, you have likely seen my articles on grease application and selection. In the past, I have focused on manual grease application. For this issue, I decided to offer...

Safely extending oil drain intervals by using fluid analysis to monitor oil condition and engine wear has always been a significant means for reducing a maintenance department's consumable costs. But...

"Get to Know …" features a brief question-and-answer session with a Machinery Lubrication reader. These articles put the spotlight on industry professionals and detail some of the lubrication-related...

The biodegradable and bio-based lubricants market is growing at a rate well in excess of traditional lubricants. Most of this growth is occurring in Europe and has been spurred by government...

Earning your ICML certification has acknowledged your expertise in machinery lubrication and/or oil analysis to troubleshoot and ensure reliability of lubricated equipment. The lubrication and oil...

In this competitive economy, we are all doing what we can to reduce costs, improve uptime and maintain reliability. One of the ways that industrial facilities are coping with the economic...

To combat the stressful conditions, compressor lubricants need several defense mechanisms. Learn about the different options and requirements for compressor lubricants.