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In This Issue
| - When Does Synthetic Oil Make Sense?
- Identifying Causes of Machinery Damage
- Effects of an Overlubricated Bearing
- Preventing Corrosive Wear
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 | A common question in many plants today is when to convert from a mineral oil to a synthetic oil. Synthetic oils can cost as much as 15 times more than mineral oils, so it is important to ensure that these costs can be recouped. Watch this video to learn some of the advantages of synthetic oils as well as when you might want to consider using these fluids. |
| Why do some machines fail early, while others operate for many additional years? Generally, eight mechanisms lead to component failures in industrial machinery: abrasion, corrosion, fatigue, boundary lubrication, deposition, erosion, cavitation and electrical discharge. These mechanisms are driven by various forces, reactive agents, the environment, temperature and time. Through monitoring the condition of your machinery and applying appropriate measurement technologies, it is possible to reveal the existence of these damaging mechanisms in order to take proactive or predictive measures and prevent failures. |
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Question: What problems can occur when a bearing is lubricated with too much oil or grease?
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From the "Wear Particle Atlas":
To prevent corrosive wear, timely oil changes are necessary, especially when high sulfur fuel is used. It is a bit ironic that an older engine, which consumes or leaks more oil than a new engine, will be better protected from corrosive wear by virtue of the makeup oil, which contains neutralizing additives that must be periodically added. |
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