January - February 2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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AS I SEE IT
e Anatomy of a Filter Inspection Report
COVER STORY
Why the Oil in Your Air Compressor Matters
INSIDE THE ASCEND
TM
CHART
Lubricant Selection 14
Lubricant Water Handling Ability:
Why it Matters
Lubricant Reception & Storage 18
How to Work with Your Lubrication
Supplier to Establish a Quality
Control Process
Lubricant Handling & Application 22
A Guide to Storing Spare Equipment
Contamination Control
& Lubrication Reconditioning 24
e Benefits of Contamination
Control Training
Condition Monitoring 26
Demystifying Oil Analysis
Energy Conservation,
Health & Environment 42
Monitoring Consumption
Machine Failure 30
Why Equipment Fails And What You
Can Do To Prevent It
DEPARTMENTS
Supermarket 17
Test Your Knowledge 20
Industry Opinions 21
Get To Know 38
Lube-Tips 40
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