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Why You Should Document Lube Routes
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Documenting routine tasks such as regreasing bearings or changing the oil in gearboxes is an essential part of an effective lubrication program, but few plants actually do it. Watch this video to learn the importance of recording these procedures as well as some key considerations for creating better lube routes.
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Don't assume the lubricant in your machine has the right viscosity simply because it is the one specified in the machine's service manual. Stay alert to inadequate viscosity by "listening" to the machine. This can be done using a few simple techniques.
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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 more at our OA II course in Phoenix.
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Compressors are sensitive components that must be properly lubricated to achieve a long service life. By understanding how lubricants flow with refrigerants as well as the requirements of the lubricant, you can ensure your compressors will run as efficiently as possible.
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Most grease thickeners are incompatible. Mixing them causes real damage to the grease and any part it lubricates. Machinery Lubrication I Online offers valuable insights like this to help you do your job better.
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While exposure to some oils and greases carries little to no risk of health problems, others can be quite toxic. Care should be taken every time contact with oil or grease is expected.
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Once a bearing fails, it is important to look at the evidence left behind to determine a root cause. There could be pits, spalls or a bluish tint to the cage. Each failure mode is indicative of a specific problem the bearing has faced.
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Machinery Lubrication: Archive
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