Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation
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40 44 50 54 More 34 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 39 BOOKSTORE 46 ASK THE EXPERTS Editorial Features 38 NOW ON MACHINERYLUBRICATION.COM 48 GET TO KNOW Departments 24 PRODUCT NEWS 35 PRODUCT SUPERMARKET MAINTENANCE AND RELIABILITY Preventing Premature Engine Failure with Coolant Analysis While oil analysis is an invaluable condition monitoring tool, it tells you very little about what is happening inside the cooling system. Coolant analysis can provide the rest of the story by pinpointing coolant and cooling system issues. IN THE TRENCHES How to Get the Most from Your Particle Counter Few facilities utilize the power of particle counting to its full potential. By understanding what a particle counter is telling you, you can make better use of the information in your oil samples. CERTIFICATION NEWS How Clopay Plastics Sustains Lubrication Excellence As the only organization to win both of ICML's recognition of excel- lence awards, Clopay Plastics remains one of the best examples of long-term championing of machinery lubrication excellence. PERSPECTIVE Assessing the Effectiveness of Your Oil Analysis Program Is your oil analysis program reporting the right information at the right time? Learn how to perform a quick self-assessment to evaluate the effectiveness of your current program. November-December 2014 Contents 2 6 26 28 36 AS I SEE IT 5 Ways to Reduce Lubricant Spending Reducing lubricant spending requires change and initiative. For many organizations, the low-hanging fruit is obvious. FROM THE FIELD The Changing Roles of Lubrication Experts In 10 years, the lubrication field has gone from oilers to professional careers focused on the intricacies of lubrication and oil analysis. LUBE-TIPS Our readers offer advice on a host of lubrication-related issues, including tips on monitoring bearing temperatures. ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS Root Cause Analysis: From Detection to Implementation An important component of any maintenance department, root cause analysis can reduce problem areas in the plant and allow for more consistent, stable production. LESSONS IN LUBRICATION Why You Should be Measuring Air Contamination in Oil Air contamination has the potential to be very destructive, and its effects on oil and machinery deserve more attention. 10 COVER STORY Machinery Lubrication's 2014 Lube Room Challenge: Innovative Ways to Transform Your Lube Room Machinery Lubrication readers show how their lubricant storage and dispensing methods have been transformed.