Join Noria's Wes Cash and SKF RecondOil experts, Anders Kronander and Gustav Kruusval in a 40-minute webinar to discuss an emerging paradigm shift in the way we think about lubricants: treating them as an asset rather than simply a consumable resource. 

Varnish is the product of a chemical reaction within oil which leads to a new compound that is different from both the oil and its additives. A prevalent varnish begins as an acid, which is typically caused by a reaction of the oil’s additives as they become consumed or the base oil’s chemistry as it is degrading.

How often to take a sample is one of the most critical decisions in an oil analysis program. An appropriate routine sample frequency would be somewhere between two weeks and three months. Since the specifics for this turbine are not provided, the following recommendations will be generalized to apply to any machine.

Lubrication is critical, but it can be a complicated business. Every piece of equipment with moving parts needs to be lubricated, yet with so many factors to consider, it can quickly become overwhelming. This article is intended to help clarify some of the key questions about lubrication so you can make the right lubricant choice, not just the cheapest or quickest one.