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Advice to Avoid Wasting Oil
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Up to 5 gallons of oil could remain in a drum of oil that is sitting on its side while being drained through a bung. Consider tipping the drum to remove the remaining oil. If the oil costs $4 a gallon, a waste of 5 gallons per drum on one drum each month will end up costing you $240 a year. This can add up if you use multiple drums each month. (Brian Raygor, Tyree Oil)
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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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When changing lubricants, you should never assume two oils are compatible, regardless of the applicability. While they may be compatible, the oils must be processed with due diligence before they are allowed to mix.
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Synthetic lubricants can be a bit of a mystery. There are only a few universal truths about them. Chief among those is that they are expensive. What are some benefits of synthetics that can help justify their cost?
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IMC-2017 held in sunny Florida, December 11-15, is the leading reliability and asset management conference and networking event. Workshops, CEUs and professional certifications available. Space is limited. Bonus: Save $300.
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Tips for Better Grease Selection
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From "Grease Lubrication in Rolling Bearings":
Roller bearings require a softer grease than ball bearings (on a horizontal shaft). Angular contact ball bearings pump grease through the bearing from the small inner ring diameter side ("low side") to the larger inner ring diameter side ("high side"). In order to prevent this, ideally a stiff grease is preferred on the "low side" and a softer grease on the "high side." Vertical shaft applications require a stiffer grease to prevent grease falling into the bearing.
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Luneta designed its sight glass to be easy to view, but the face of this innovative inspection tool is also built to be tough as nails. Watch us test it against the competition in our newest impact test.
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