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In This Issue
| - Keep Oil Containers Clean
- How to Determine Machine Inspection Rates
- 2 Most Common Types of Mineral Base Oils
- Testing for Different Gear Failure Modes
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| Keep Oil Containers Clean |
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| While auditing our packaging areas, I noticed that the lubricant top-up container spouts were left in the "open" position. Airborne contaminants aren't able to enter the oil directly because of the spout design. However, when in the open position, the end of the spout allows dust to accumulate inside the lip. Using a paint pen, I marked "open" and "closed" on the respective positions on the spout. I also painted the round "stop" to indicate which position the spout is in. This reminds operators to close the spout when they're done using the container. (John Hyser, Coors Brewing Co.)
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| With any maintenance task, there must be a balance between the cost of the task and the machine's criticality. The best way to start is to decide whether the machine merits monitoring. Among the criteria to take into consideration include the machine's safety risks upon failure, mission criticality, repair costs and downtime cost. |
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Question: Name the two most common types of mineral base oils. Which would have the highest viscosity index? Which would have the lowest pour point?
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From "Automotive Lubricants and Testing":
For the different gear failure modes that can be influenced by the lubricant type, viscosity and additive system, adequate test methods were developed in close cooperation with industry. In some cases, different modifications of the test methods available are adjusted to the specific application. |
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