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Understanding Break-in Wear
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New machinery is sometimes subjected to a break-in process. While there is considerable debate about if and how this should be done, one important consideration is the type of break-in fluid to use. Watch this video to learn how certain break-in fluids can reduce wear and help make the machine more efficient.
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Cold temperatures can have a dramatic effect on your lubricants and machinery. Therefore, it is imperative to understand the possible consequences before you start up equipment on a cold morning.
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An oil's oxidation rate isn't a constant. Certain environmental factors can have a pronounced effect on the rate at which oxidation occurs. What are two of the largest oxidation catalysts that are commonly encountered?
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By using ultrasound technology, technicians can combine standard time-based maintenance with condition-based predictive maintenance, gaining in the process both a clearer picture of what's really going on in their machines and improved reliability.
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Good lubrication practices can save companies millions, but the specific changes needed aren’t always clear. Noria’s Lubrication Program Development includes everything from inspections to suggested equipment and procedures.
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It is essential for oil analysis users to understand the capabilities of the various tools in order to take full advantage of them. If you are simply managing your oil analysis program by checking to see if the reports have red, yellow or green flags and then taking the recommended actions, you are losing a lot of the program's value.
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When performing an oil flush on your equipment, it is important to have a plan and procedures that take into account the criteria and materials used for deeming the system clean. This includes particles you cannot see with the naked eye.
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If you do not have immediate access to skilled, trained and certified lubrication technicians, it may be time to look into contracting out this function. A good contractor not only can provide trained and certified lube techs but can also help you develop procedures for your lubrication-related tasks as well as implement, maintain and manage your lubrication program.
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Machinery Lubrication: Archive
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