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September 7, 2011

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Store Grease Properly to Stop the Bleeding
5 Lubrication Myths That Are Costing You Money
4 Oil Impurities Removed During Refining
Are Lubricants Hazardous to Your Health?

Store Grease Properly to Stop the Bleeding

Store tubes of grease vertically, not on their sides. This will minimize the amount of oil loss from bleeding, keeping the containers and storage area in better condition.

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Quick Motor Change-outs
UL switch rated plugs and receptacles allow technicians to quickly connect/disconnect motors. Safety features protect from live parts and arc flash injury. NEC/NFPA 70E code compliance is simplified. Also ideal for welder connections.
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5 Lubrication Myths That Are Costing You Money

In the world of lubrication, there are many myths that surround certain practices or concepts that may be costing your organization hundreds or thousands of dollars. These seemingly harmless misconceptions could be holding your organization back from achieving a world-class lubrication and maintenance environment.

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What's in your oil?
Spectroil Q100 Oil Analysis Spectrometer.No sample prep. Analysis in just 30 seconds. Detect up to 32 elements simultaneously. It's the fast, easy way to measure trace quantities of physical contaminants in lubricants.
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4 Oil Impurities Removed During Refining

Test your knowledge and prepare for ICML lubrication and oil analysis certification.

Question: Name four impurities of mineral oils that are removed in the refining process.

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Are Lubricants Hazardous to Your Health?

Some reports have suggested that lubricants can cause skin cancer. Learn the appropriate safety precautions when handling lubricants or greases as well as where to find information relating to both health and environmental hazards.

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How to Grease a Motor Bearing DVD
Training video teaches best practices for lubricating electric motor bearings to reduce motor failures, downtime, rebuilds and replacement costs.
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