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Nitration: Why It's Bad
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Nitration is the degradation of oil in the presence of nitrogen compounds. Nitration is a common mode of gas-engine lubricant degradation. It is a particular problem with higher temperature four-cycle engines. Nitrogen oxides are typically formed during fuel combustion. These nitric oxides react with water to form nitric acid. The formation of nitric acids can lead to a corrosive environment to exposed engine surfaces. Nitration also leads to the formation of deposits and sludge.
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With the right high-performance industrial oil and a reliable oil analysis program to give you peace of mind, you can protect your air compressor and extend oil changes like we did – from 8,000 hours to more than 30,000!
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Discover how a global agribusiness and food ingredient company's improved oil storage and handling practices led to considerable cost savings and fewer machine failures.
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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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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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The acid number for new oil may vary considerably between all types of oils. Any small increase of the acid number should cause concern and prompt an investigation as well as more frequent oil sampling.
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For hundreds of years, humans have kept their machines in working order with lubricants. While there are many different functions of a lubricant, can you name five?
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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? In the November-December 2017 issue of Machinery Lubrication magazine, we will begin showcasing exceptional lube rooms. Yours could be one of them.
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