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Preventing Grease Separation
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Grease-lubricated equipment should not be kept idle for long periods. The base oil in the grease could separate out and get drained from the thickener, which does not have any lubrication properties. Stop and think about all of your equipment to evaluate the potential risks of grease separation.
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Stop throwing away perfectly good oil. Instead, start with great oil; then keep it free of contamination. At LE, we have gone 7 years and counting on the same gear oil in one hard-working gearbox. We can help you do the same.
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Over time, any oil analysis program can become stagnant if few or no improvements are made. This can cause the program to lose value, as it may not fully support the plant's improvement initiatives. What's worse is that the program manager may not even be aware of the decline.
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Tiny particles can bring down heavy equipment. Chevron’s ISOCLEAN® Certified Lubricants represent the most stringent OEM standards.
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Did you know an increase of just 10° C (18° F) cuts an oil's lifespan in half? Looking at it another way, with a slight reduction to your operating temperatures, you could save 50% on your oil budget! Find out how in ML I.
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The higher an oil's base number, the higher its ash content and the greater its ability to prevent acid corrosion. However, the mandatory use of ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel on highways has reduced the need for higher base number additive content. This is why you should consider switching to an engine oil with a lower base number.
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There's a reason your oil container has an expiration date. Particles and dirt compromise an oil's benefits, but so does age. Additives separate within oil, viscosity changes, etc. Learn the facts in Oil Analysis II.
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Have you transformed your lubricant storage and dispensing methods to best practices? Are your stored lubricants kept clean, cool, dry and well-identified? Does your lube room incorporate proper safety features? In the November-December 2016 issue of Machinery Lubrication magazine, we will begin showcasing exceptional lube rooms. Will yours be one of them?
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