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3 Ways to Keep Dirt Out of Bearings
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To keep dirt out of greased bearings while relubricating, use a three-pronged approach. First, use plastic caps that fit over the grease fittings to keep out contamination. Second, use a lint-free cloth or clean rag to wipe down the fitting prior to greasing. Third, protect the dispensing end of the grease gun with a cap or cover when it is not being used.
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Translucent new oil is visually assumed to be clean but many times contains more contamination than the existing oil being replaced. Find out why, plus the critical proactive maintenance step to assure the new oil is clean.
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Machine failures occur for a variety of reasons. Each failure creates a ripple effect of costs and productivity loss. Some of these issues can be mitigated by choosing a high-performance lubricant, one that can withstand time and harsh environments.
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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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Learn from practicing reliability leaders and asset managers with over 110 presentations, 120+ speakers and 50 solution providers over 5 days, December 11-15, 2017 in Bonita Springs, FL. Save $300 when you register early.
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"Synthetic" is an all-encompassing term used to describe manmade base fluids utilized in the formulation of lubricants. The differences between these base fluids must be understood to accommodate the needs of the machine application as well as the properties of the lubricant.
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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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