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How to Identify Water Contamination in Oil
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Water is known to be very damaging to oil and machines. It is often referred to as the second most destructive contaminant. Watch this video to learn the different states of water in oil so you can recognize its presence and determine where it is coming from and how to remove it.
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Unified condition monitoring is a principle that can be adapted for many applications and uses in the reliability field. The more you know about machine-specific failure modes and criticality, the better you can plan and optimize condition maintenance across multiple technologies within both predictive and proactive schemes.
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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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The Sinclair Wyoming Refining Co. recognized it needed to change its current lubrication practices in order to remain profitable and maintain its position as an industry leader. Follow the steps and processes Sinclair used to create its lubrication program and change the culture at its refinery.
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Sometimes there just aren't enough hours in the day. Maybe you work the night shift. Often you can't take time off to complete a needed training. Sound familiar? Our online courses were created for people just like you.
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Typically, when copper and lead are present in an oil analysis report, it is an indication of bearing wear. Determining whether it is justified to remove the engine and rebuild will require further investigation.
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When only small volumes of oil are purchased and the oil has a higher cost or the application is critical, filtering the oil can present a unique dilemma. Alternative options may be required, such as employing a portable filtration system specifically intended for small oil volumes.
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Machinery Lubrication: Archive
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