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In This Issue
  • Oil Sampling Advice
  • How to Operate a Grease Gun Safely
  • What Spectrometric Analysis Identifies
  • Tips for Selecting the Right Grease
Oil Sampling Advice
When taking an oil sample using a vampire- or thief-type vacuum pump, try bending or crimping the sample hose before extracting from the point of entry. This stops the sudden movement of air and oil in the hose from dragging any airborne contaminants back into your clean sample. (Mark Speirs, BHP Billiton)

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How to Operate a Grease Gun Safely
From manufacturing to farming to wind energy applications, grease guns are one of the most common ways to achieve proper lubrication. Although use of grease guns is widespread, these tools deserve respect and should be used in accordance with the manufacturer's safety guidelines to avoid injury.
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Video: How to Clean and Grease Bearings
Dirt is one of a bearing’s worst enemies. Debris, anti-rust preservatives and other residues limit lubricity, which can result in failures. Watch how to clean and grease bearings, and how to reapply lubricant.
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What Spectrometric Analysis Identifies

   Question: Name five common elements that can be identified in spectrometric wear particle analysis.

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New: Luneta Releases the Clearest, Toughest Sight Glass
Luneta is excited to announce the debut of an innovative visual inspection tool: a sight glass that stays totally clear and is molded from high-impact Tritan™ copolyester, ideal for harsh environments or vibrating machinery.
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Tips for Selecting the Right Grease
When selecting a grease, you must consider the application and operating conditions in which the grease will function. For a better understanding of what goes into a good grease, concentrate on its components, including the base oil type, thickener type and base oil viscosity.
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You Can Stop 90% of Bearing Failures Right Now
Data indicates that 90% of bearing failures are lubrication-related. Noria's Machinery Lubrication I course will teach you everything you need to know about the essentials of precision lubrication.
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   Poll Question: What percentage of lubrication procedures do you consider outdated?

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