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In This Issue
| - Is Your Bearing Getting Fresh Grease?
- Why an Oil's Viscosity Drops
- How to Measure Flash Point, Pour Point
- Causes of Darkening Hydraulic Fluid
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| Is Your Bearing Getting Fresh Grease? |
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| Use caution with grease lines that run out of the machine frame and are intended to provide easy lubrication access. Since these line extensions often carry more than a few shots of grease, the grease entering the bearing will not be robust and fresh. Vibration, time and temperature changes can lead to leaching of oil components from the grease thickener. The best approach is to provide access to the lube point as close to the bearing as possible. This enables the bearing to be inspected and ensures that fresh grease enters the lube cavity. (William Morgan, Morgan and Associates)
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| There could be several reasons for a downward trend or even a sudden drop in viscosity without warning. However, the most common cause is adding in a lower viscosity fluid than what's required. A decrease in viscosity may also occur when non-lubricants like solvents and diesel fuel accidently get into the lubricant. If this happens, it is a good idea to change the oil. |
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Question: What unit of measure is used with flash point and pour point?
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| When hydraulic fluid becomes darker and a golden residue appears on the hydraulic valves, it is a clear sign that varnish is precipitating out of the fluid. Since varnish is composed of fluid degradation byproducts, you must determine the source of the fluid deterioration if it is not oxidation. Most likely it is thermal degradation, which occurs in the absence of oxygen. Left untouched, this varnish can impact the valves' capability to function properly. |
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