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In This Issue
| - Check Grease Compatibility
- The Benefits of Oil Analysis
- 3 Total-Loss Lubricant Delivery Methods
- Advice for Using Synthetic Lubricants
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| Check Grease Compatibility |
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When selecting a grease, always consider the base or thickener. Many thickeners are not compatible, such as lithium complex and bentone. When combined, the bases soften, and the lubricating oil pools and drops away from the bearing. Even if both greases are listed as general-purpose grease and have the same NLGI designation, viscosity index, work stability, dropping point, etc., don't assume they are the same. Non-compatible greases will contribute to lubrication failure in bearings. So check a compatibility chart to know if the grease you intend to use is compatible with the grease in the machine. (Randy Widick, Alcoa)
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Machinery Lubrication training.
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| Oil analysis can be used effectively to determine the proper oil drain and filter change intervals in all types of lubricated systems. To properly interpret the analysis results, the laboratory should be advised as to the viscosity and type of oil, the hours or miles of service, and the make and model of the component or system from which the sample was taken. |
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Question: Name three examples of total-loss lubricant delivery methods.
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| Hundreds of synthetic lubricants are available today, all designed for specific uses. Some of these fluids are not compatible with the paints, seals and gasket material found on modern machinery and equipment. Many of these lubricants are also not compatible with each other or with petroleum base oils and cannot be mixed. Therefore, before any lubricant changes are made, it is important to become familiar with the products available, including their advantages and disadvantages, as well as to make a comparison with existing high-quality petroleum base mineral oils. |
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| In last week's edition of Lube-Tips, we asked readers how they would go about selecting machines for oil analysis at a manufacturing plant with more than 4,000 pieces of rotating equipment. See the winning answer as well as other responses from Lube-Tips readers. |
VIEW THE WINNING RESPONSE
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