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Analyzing Wear Debris
in Engine Oils
As any machine
operates, it
is bound to
produce a set
amount of wear
debris. How this
wear debris is
generated will
be dependent on many factors, including
the lubricant being used, the operating
condition of the machine and the clean
-
liness of the fluid. Understand how to
determine the location of wear and what
an increasing wear rate indicates by reading
this article on the ML site.
3 Reasons Why Oil Analysis
Programs Fail
An oil analysis program can offer a huge
return on your investment. It also can easily
fail to provide those returns if not managed
properly. Access this 2-minute, 57-second
video to find out how to avoid three of the
most common reasons why oil analysis
programs fail.
How to Identify Proper
Gear Oil Viscosity
Viscosity
affects the
frictional heat
that is gener-
ated in all
rotating equip-
ment due to
both metal-to-
metal contact
and the oil's
internal fric-
tion. It also
governs the
sealing effect
of oils and the
rate of oil consumption. Check out this
article on the ML site to discover how to
identify the proper viscosity for a synthetic
gear oil as well as its possible applications
and recommended laboratory tests.
Advice for Lubricating
Wire Ropes
Wire ropes and cables are used in a
number of different applications, but they
can be difficult to lubricate. Access this
1-minute, 30-second video to hear about
two important factors you should consider
when selecting a lubricant for these unique
components in order to reduce friction and
prevent rust and corrosion.
Monitoring Oil Degradation
in Gas Engines
Oils can break
down in a variety
of ways. One
of the most
prevalent ways is
the degradation
of the base oil.
Read this article on the ML site to learn
the most widespread form of degradation,
as well as how you can ensure that you are
changing the oil on time before it goes bad
or excessive wear occurs inside an engine.
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