TABLE OF CONTENTS
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COVER STORY
Risk Management for Lubricated Machines
Risk is all about analyzing the probability of failure and consequences that result from
a failure. Lubricated machines are often of critical concern and potentially high risk due
to their mechanical design and use in industrial facilities.
AS I SEE IT
e Most Important Lubrication Inspection —
Abnormal Changes in Oil Level
Frequent examinations of quality oil level sight glasses by trained inspectors is a
sound condition monitoring practice, and perhaps the most important lubrication-
related inspection.
HYDRAULICS 12
Distinguishing Regulators and
Reducing Valves
WATER REMOVAL 14
LUBE-TIPS 21
OIL RECLAMATION 22
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION 30
IN THE TRENCHES 34
e Ultimate in Machine Inspections
BACK PAGE BASICS 40
13 Lean Six Sigma Principles in
Machinery Lubrication
EDITORIAL
FEATURES
20 Get to Know
DEPARTMENTS
17 Test Your Knowledge
26 Product News
July - August 2020
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28 Product Supermarket
33 Bookstore
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