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Know the Proper Base Number of Your Oil
The base number can be defined as an oil's ability to neutralize
acids that are produced during use. As oil is used in service, it
becomes contaminated with acids, causing the base number to
drop over time. By using oil analysis for your engine oil, you can
track the oil's base number and determine how much life is
remaining. Read this article on the ML site to learn at what point a
base number is considered too low and should trigger an oil change.
Density's Role in Lubricant Performance
Density plays a critical role in
how a lubricant functions as well
as how machines perform. Most
systems are designed to pump a
fluid of a specific density, so as the
density begins to change, the efficiency of the pump begins to
change as well. Discover the
importance of density, how it
relates to your equipment and why
it is essential for the reliability and
health of your machines by reading this article on the ML site.
Comparing Lubricants in a Test Machine
This video demonstrates the performance of various lubricants
in a test station. See what happens when a Timken bearing machine
is used to test standard and modified oils under heavy loads. Watch
as a bearing is damaged during one of the tests and how performance-enhancing additives can be used to prevent this type of
damage from occurring. Access this 13-minute video at www.
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Oil Flushing Techniques for Converting
to Biodegradable Fluids
Both new and used oil systems that are undergoing the installation of biodegradable fluids must be thoroughly drained, flushed
and cleaned prior to the application of the new oil. If the system is
extremely contaminated, the flushing process may cause particles
to loosen and pass through components, and scoring damage and
stiction (jamming) could result. Find this article on the ML site to
understand the advantages of using special flushing oils to thoroughly clean both new and old systems.
Cleaning and Repacking Ball Bearings
with Lubricant
This short video shows how to clean and repack ball bearings
with lubricant in order to make them last longer. Watch as dirt is
quickly removed and grease is repacked into old bearings so they
can be reinstalled. Also, learn how proper repacking of lubricant
into bearings can effectively extend their lifespan. Access this
2-minute, 25-second video at www.MachineryLubrication.com.
Featured White Papers
MachineryLubrication.com is the place to turn for white papers on a
host of lubrication-related topics. Here's a sampling of the latest white
papers that are currently available for download:
• Hydraulic Particle Counter Sample Preparation
• Why Contamination Control is Critical to Equipment Longevity
• Continuing Evolution of Food-Grade Lubricants
• A New Solution for Used Oil Particle Analysis
• Innovative Solutions to Address Lube Varnish in Hydrogen Seals
• Is it a Dirt Box or a Gearbox?
• Can I Afford Contamination-Monitoring Products?
• Training Wheels for Electrical Wave Files
Check out the full list of white papers by visiting www.MachineryLubrication.com and clicking on the "White Papers" link.
