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In This Issue
| - Advice for Problem Heat Exchangers
- Benefits of Contractor-Based Lubrication
- Which Lubricants Use Detergent Additives?
- Possible Reasons for Low Oil Pressure
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| Advice for Problem Heat Exchangers |
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| Many reducers in industrial environments require heat exchangers. Along with the benefits of heat exchangers comes the possibility of water leaks. Determine if the heat exchanger is truly necessary by noting the reducer's temperature when the heat exchanger is valved off. If the reducer temperature is below the oil's highest temperature runability, it may be a good idea to valve off the water to deter a possible water leak. If the reducer can't operate without the heat exchanger, then oil analysis should be performed more frequently. (Hack Hensley, Mitsubishi Polyester Film)
Join us in Myrtle Beach, S.C., on June 17-19 for
Machinery Lubrication training.
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| Proper machinery lubrication is not something at which you can just throw a warm body. Given the serious reliability implications, the work demands a true lubrication professional with the proper skills to get the job done. Under the right circumstances, when a company outsources lubrication to create value and competitive advantage, not just to cut costs or use as a Band-Aid for failing practices and infrastructure, it can be a winning strategy. |
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Question: Name a common lubricant that uses a detergent additive.
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| If an engine is exposed to extremely low temperatures, the high viscosity of the oil may not allow oil pressure to build quickly and may cause the system to go into bypass. Severe engine damage can result from lack of lubrication, including seizure of main and connecting rod bearings, piston scuffing/seizure, etc. One possible solution to this problem would be better storage of the machine. |
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Poll Question: Does your organization have a training/education plan for maintenance and lubrication team members?
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