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Tips for Managing Contamination, Lube Storage
and Handling
Contamination is typically the leading cause of bearing failure.
Fluid contamina-
tion control targets
the primary cause
of wear and lubri-
cant failure, forming
the central strategy
of a proactive main-
tenance program.
New lubricants are
not clean and
should be analyzed to determine how dirty they are. Discover why
cleanliness targets should be determined for all of the selected
lubricants and filters with the proper micron size, beta ratio and
filter media by reading this article on the ML site.
How Oil Drums are Manufactured
This video, which is
part of the Discovery
Channel's "How It's
Made" series, explains
how steel drums (like
those used to hold and
ship oil) are manufac-
tured. From the punch
press and conveyor to painting and testing, watch as drums are
made for the oil industry. Access this 5-minute, 4-second video at
www.MachineryLubrication.com.
Application is Key in Grease Selection
Improper selection and applica-
tion of the proper type of grease in the
intended application is one of the
biggest reasons for equipment failure.
At times, the application of grease
can be very complex. Read this article
on the ML site to understand that
while the lack of grease can result in a
failure, too much grease is often the
primary cause of failure because the
excessive lubricant generates high
temperatures, which in turn oxidize
the grease.
Which Synthetic is Best for Engine Oils?
While synthetic engine oils are becoming more and more wide-
spread, different synthetics are used in different applications.
Polyalkylene glycol (PAG) oils are very common in refrigeration oils,
brake fluids and various gear oils but are not traditionally used in
engine oils. Most of them are polyalphaolefin or PAO base oils, with
some being synthetic blends. Find this article on the ML site to
learn the risks of switching from a mineral oil to a synthetic.
rotary Engine Lubrication System Explained
This video demonstrates the lubrication system of a rotary
engine. Watch as a pump sends oil to oil nozzles in the intake
manifold and to oil nozzles in the intake passages in the rotor
housings. Oil from these nozzles then goes to the engine and lubri-
cates the rotor seals. Access this 1-minute, 40-second video at
www.MachineryLubrication.com.
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