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LUBE-TIPS
Th e " Lub e -Tips " se c tion of M a ch i n e r y Lu b ricatio n magazin e feature s innovative ideas submit te d by our rea der s .
Oil Quality
Matters
Oil quality is established
by the ref ining processes,
a nd add it ive s a re most
effective if the oil is well
refined. Although the overall
performance of an oil can
be improved by introducing
additives, a poor-quality oil
cannot be converted into a
premium quality oil by intro-
ducing additives.
Who is Lubricating Your Machinery?
When lubricants are accessible to practically anyone in a company, lubrication-related problems are bound
to develop. Inexperienced personnel could use improper lubricants and/or procedures or apply the lubricants
at the wrong time, throwing off the lubrication schedule.
Keep Bearings Clean
To keep dirt out of greased bearings
while relubricating, use a three-pronged
approach:
1. Use plastic caps that fit over the grease
fittings to keep contamination out.
2. Use a lint-free cloth or clean rag to
wipe down the fitting prior to greasing.
3. Use Saran Wrap or some other type
of clinging cooking wrap to cover the
end of the grease gun when it is not
being used. ML
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