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Alternatives to Synthetic Lubricants
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Severely hydroprocessed and hydrocracked base stocks may be a suitable alternative to polyalphaolefin (PAO) synthetic lubricants for many applications at a much lower cost. Some of these lubricants have very high viscosity indices and excellent resistance to oxidation and thermal failure.
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Lubricants must meet certain contamination standards to avoid causing premature equipment failures. Learn about the standards and how to avoid contamination.
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Generally, calendar- or interval-based oil changes are not preferred. Condition-based oil changes typically are much more cost-effective and efficient. Rather than performing an oil change based on a specified number of operating hours, oil changes should be based on the actual condition of the fluid.
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Morse Manufacturing Co., Inc.
PO Box 518
East Syracuse, NY 13057-0518
Phone: (315) 437-8475
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The Reliable Plant Conference & Exhibition will offer you a wealth of information. Put it in the right perspective by attending a pre- or post-conference workshop tailored to your experience or job responsibilities.
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Monitoring Your Machine's Temperature
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From "Machinery Condition Monitoring: Principles and Practices":
Temperature is a very important parameter to be monitored, in particular for bearings and shaft couplings. Many instruments are widely used for temperature measurements. At high temperatures, when mounting or access to machines is a problem, noncontact instruments like pyrometers and thermal imaging cameras are appropriate.
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Most bull’s-eye level gauges confirm oil volume but don’t identify root causes and symptoms of machine failure. Luneta’s Condition Monitoring Pod™ allows early detection of abnormal machine and lubricant health conditions.
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