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Estimating Oil Reservoir Capacity
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To estimate the capacity in a rectangular oil reservoir, measure the length, width and height (from the tank bottom to the oil level) in inches. Multiply these dimensions together to get the cubic inches of oil. Divide this number by 231 for gallons. Now label the tank with the capacity so you won't have to do this calculation again. (Michael Lofald, Sappi Fine Paper)
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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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Preservative fluids come in a variety of different types. Preferably, you would use the same lubricant in the machine as you would if it were operational. Even though this fluid will be drained before it goes into service, there can still be incompatibility issues.
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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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PTE is your resource for technical information on gears, bearings, couplings, motors and motion control. Subscribe today so you won't miss out on our upcoming issues on bearings, software, gearmotors, chain drives and more.
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Causes of Increased Oil Viscosity
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From "Automotive Lubricants and Testing":
A small increase in lubricant viscosity may be due to the volatilization of base oil "lighter ends" after prolonged high-level operation (i.e., the lubricant has become "thicker"). Significant increases in viscosity up to 20 percent are regarded as severe, caused by incorrect addition of a higher viscosity lubricant, extensive soot contamination and base oil oxidation.
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