Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation
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12 | January - February 2014 | www.machinerylubrication.com CoVer story SGS Herguth leads the industry in high quality innovative condition monitoring analysis for industrial users. If a machine contains oil, grease or operates with fuel SGS Herguth is involved with condition monitoring somewhere on the globe. With 28 condition monitoring laboratories around the world we are the leaders in industry. SGS Herguth provides custom or tailored testing packages and special analytical services designed for your plant or application. 1-800-OIL-LABS www.sgsherguth.com C ontaCt us today for all your testing needs ! ContaCt us today for all your testing needs! applications require needle-type accessories that can lead to an injury if used improperly. "An injection injury may be very small and essentially painless, and the injured person may be tempted to continue working," explained dos Santos. "However, if you receive any type of injection injury, you should seek medical attention immediately. The lubri- cant will need to be removed and treatment initiated to prevent infection. If possible, provide the medical technician with the brand of grease or oil involved so that the manufacturer can be contacted regarding the possible toxicity of the lubricant." Safety features are available and precautions can be taken to minimize the risk involved in using high-pressure grease guns. The key is to use the right tool for the job. Do not improvise or change the grease gun configuration for any purpose other than that which it was intended. I t is critical that all of the components utilized are rated for the amount of pressure being applied, so you should use only hoses specif ied by the grease gun manufacturer. For example, if your grease gun is rated at 10,000 psi and your hose is only rated at 1,500 psi, the situation can become hazardous very quickly. "It also is essential that you inspect the hose between the grease gun and the coupler before each use," dos Santos stressed. "If there are any signs of wear or damage on the hose, do not use it." When a grease cartridge is loaded into the grease gun, the follower rod should be securely latched to the end cap so it doesn't spring back unexpectedly. Use care when removing the pull-tab on the cartridge to prevent getting cut by the tab's sharp edges. In addition, always aim the grease coupler away from your body when loading and priming the grease gun. You don't want to take any chances that grease may get into your eyes. The Lubrication Reliability Source ™ www.LElubricants.com • 800-537-7683 • info@LE-inc.com 300 Bailey Avenue • Fort Worth, TX 76107 • Fax: 800-228-1142 LE operates under an ISO 9001 Certified Quality System. Do More with LEss I N C R E A S E U P T I M E & P R O F I T S W I T H P Y R O S H I E L D F O R B A L L M I L L S & K I L N S L U B R I C A N T S R E L I A B I L I T Y S U P P O R T & S E R V I C E Save time and money by protecting your equipment with LE's Pyroshield ® open gear lubricant, a long-lasting synthetic solution for high-load, heavy-shock applications. High film strength allows Pyroshield to redistribute the load over the gear's surface. Available as a grease, aerosol or oil, Pyroshield's powerful formulation includes EP additives and Almasol ® , LE's exclusive solid wear-reducing additive. Converting is simple, with no production interruption, and Pyroshield is clear during use, so you can inspect gears without downtime. LE is a one-stop shop for reliability solutions, including centralized lube systems. LE's trained and certified consultants are onsite with you to educate, plan and assist. If you'd like to experience LEss downtime, LEss maintenance time and LEss need to replace parts, act now. Visit www.LElubricants.com/open-gear-lubricants.html to learn more.