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In This Issue
| - Check Gear Reducers for Condensation
- Warning Signs of a Bearing Failure
- Sampling Methods for Pressurized Oil Lines
- Making Sense of Oil Analysis Results
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| Check Gear Reducers for Condensation |
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| If you have a reducer that is water-cooled and the water temperature is too cold, it could condense and put water in the oil. If you notice the gear reducer sweating or water on the floor or on the cooling water lines going into the gear reducer, you probably have water in the gear reducer. When you find this problem, first increase the temperature until the water lines quit sweating. Second, perform oil analysis on the reducer and check for water. If this issue isn't corrected, it could be catastrophic. (Hack Hensley, Mitsubishi Polyester Film LLC)
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| While there are definite warning signs of a bearing about to fail, the real question is, "Do you know what to look for?" The most popular technologies today for bearing monitoring are vibration analysis, oil analysis, ultrasonics and thermography. These tools can be used to compare current states to historical data and accurately assess the remaining life of the bearing. |
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Question: What sampling methods could be considered for pressurized oil lines?
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| Sometimes oil analysis results can be puzzling. Elevated particle counts are especially concerning, particularly when they cannot be attributed to the ingress of normal dust or dirt, or when there does not seem to be an increase in wear metals or contaminants in the elemental analysis. Find out what else the particles could be and what steps can be taken to determine the root cause of the elevated particle counts. |
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