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How to Calculate Grease Quantity
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Before greasing a bearing, there are several things you need to know, such as how much grease to put into the bearing and the output volume of the grease gun. Watch this video to learn how to avoid overgreasing by properly calculating the volume of your bearings as well as the average quantity for each pump of your grease gun.
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Limiting oil-mist applications to pumping services not exceeding 300 or 450 degrees F begs the question: what lube application method will users choose for pumps at 600 and 740 degrees F? Reverting back to oil rings and constant-level lubricators would be a quantum step backward.
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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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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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Want data-informed decisions or better condition-based monitoring? Expanding on concepts introduced in Machinery Lubrication I, Machinery Lubrication II has everything you need to troubleshoot failures before they happen.
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Information management is a key factor in the success of a maintenance and reliability program. It is also one of the most challenging aspects due to its complexity. The first step is to employ a good system (software) that can manage your asset information properly.
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How to Audit Your Lubricant Supplier
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Plants often do not take into account the effect that the lubricant supplier can have on machine reliability. If left unchecked, the results can be catastrophic. You might be surprised what you can learn from a quick visit to your supplier.
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Machinery Lubrication: Archive
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