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Easy Way to Spot Oil Leaks
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When possible, add dyes to your hydraulic oil to make it easier to spot leaks. Colors such as purple or red will stand out much more than the natural color of the oil, especially in sunlight. Confirm dye compatibility with your lubricant manufacturer before adding. (Josh Redington, Jennie-O Turkey Store)
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LE’s lubrication reliability solutions – including breathers, oil sight glasses, oil storage containers & Clear Grease Guns – are quick & easy to find on LE’s website & can now be purchased online, along with our lubricants.
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Implementing a procedure to characterize contaminant particles found in lubricants and becoming proficient in this technique will require considerable study and practice. First, you should set goals for the analysis, such as determining the particle size, metal type and wear failure modes.
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Extended high-heat exposure can cause a phenomenon that permanently ruins oil viscosity, which in turn can result in quickly escalating (and often catastrophic) wear. What is the name of this phenomenon?
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The lubricating film of a rolling-element bearing can be as small as one-hundredth the thickness of a sheet of paper. Take Noria’s Machinery Lubrication I, and you’ll always know what to look for, even if you can't see it.
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Advice for Compressor Maintenance
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From "Compressors: How to Achieve High Reliability & Availability":
Cleanliness is vital in machinery. Seemingly harmless dirt gathers in some places inside a compressor during operation. This accumulation then becomes disturbed when the machine is opened. Therefore, open machines up only when there is a good reason to do so.
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Silica dust is a common contaminant, yet many lubrication professionals give it little thought. These particles can quickly cause significant wear. Learn how to quickly detect them in Noria's Oil Analysis II (OA II) course.
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