Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation
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48 | July - August 2014 | www.machinerylubrication.com ML Find more great articles and content from Machinery Lubrication magazine online. From Web exclusives and industry news to videos, white papers, buyer's guides and more, everything that relates to machinery lubrication is available now on www. MachineryLubrication.com. How to Control Fluid Leakage It has been estimated that more than 100 million gallons of lubricant could be saved every year if external leakage from pumping systems, hydraulic machines, gear cases and sumps was eliminated. Approxi- mately 70 to 80 percent of hydraulic oil leaves the system due to leakage, spills, line and hose breakage, and fitting failures. Discover what is required by machine design engineers and maintenance personnel to stop external fluid leakage by reading this article on the ML site. Adding Accessories to Wet Sump Gearboxes Most gearboxes have a fill port and a drain port. These two access ports can be used to install a few important accessories. Access this 1-minute, 55-second video at www.MachineryLubrication.com to find out how these accessories can be used to remove dirt particles, indicate when a breather is plugged, introduce makeup fluid, periodically clean or flush the oil and obtain an oil sample. The Benefits of Ultrasonic Grease Guns There are several variations of ultrasonic grease guns on the market that allow appli- cation for just about any type of grease gun. If used correctly, ultrasonic greasing can be simple and effective. Without these devices, this critical lube work can become risky guesswork. Read this article on the ML site to understand how an ultrasonic grease gun can provide an optimal method to make sure the correct amount of lubricant goes into a machine. The Effects of Contamination in Oil Changing your filtration can have a dramatic effect on the cleanliness of the oil in your hydraulic system. Access this 3-minute, 34-second video at www. Machinery Lubrication.com to see how much dirt passes through a particular pump over a year's time with an average filter, how much less contamination the hydraulic system is exposed to after a higher quality filter has been installed, and how component life is enhanced in the system as a result. Selecting the Right Lubricant for Bearing Applications The selection of the correct lubricant for any application requires careful study of expected operational and environmental conditions. Curves and equations in various bearing selection handbooks permit the evaluation of the lubricant and these condi- tions relative to fatigue life in the form of a life-adjustment factor for lubrication. Check out this article on the ML site to learn about the trade-offs and concerns other than fatigue life to consider in the selection of the proper lubricant for a machine. MachineryLubrication.com NOw ON 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: • the importance of lubricant and fluid analysis in Predictive maintenance • reliability centered maintenance Project manager's guide • best Practices: machinery alignment shimming • multi-point greasing system with single-point manual lubrication reduces maintenance costs check out the full list of white papers by visiting www.machinerylubrication.com and clicking on the "white Papers" link. 49% of lubrication professionals say equipment manufacturer recommendations are the factor that most influences their lubricant purchases, according to a recent survey at machinerylubrication.com