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3 Ways to Detect Cavitation
Wear in Hydraulic Systems
Abnormal noise, high fl uid temperature
and slow operation are good indicators
of cavitation in hydraulic systems. As with
everything else, early detection is the best
way to prevent equipment failure and
subsequent downtime. Discover why it is
important to be proactive and look for
these indicators by reading this article on
the ML site.
How to Handle Used Engine Oil
During normal use, impurities such as
dirt, metal catalysts, water and chemi-
cals can become mixed in with oil,
so in time, the oil no longer
performs well. Eventually,
this used oil must be
replaced with new or
re-refi ned oil to
lubricate the
engine properly.
Read this article on the ML site to become
familiar with how to properly handle and
dispose of the used oil.
Choosing a High-temperature
Lubricant
Many factors affect lubricant selection.
With respect to temperature, the major
contributors are viscosity, thermal degra-
dation and oxidation. Check out this
article on the ML site to fi nd out why the
only real solution for extremely high-tem-
perature lubrication problems is to
re-evaluate the system and environment to
design a situation where the lubricant can
have a fi ghting chance.
Advice for Quality Oil Sampling
While most people recognize the value
of oil analysis, many do not understand
why oil sampling procedures are so crit-
ical. If sampling is not performed correctly,
the integrity of the oil sample can be
affected. Access this 2-minute, 15-second
video at www.MachineryLubrication.com
to comprehend the importance of proper
oil sampling techniques as well as the two
main objectives you must achieve to obtain
a quality, representative sample.
How to Improve Desiccant
Breather Life
Desiccant breathers can be attached to
any reservoir, drum of oil or piece of equip-
ment that needs clean, dry air going into it.
In humid or wet environments, these
breathers may not last very long. Access this
1-minute, 51-second video at www.Machin-
eryLubrication.com to learn how breathers
work along with some simple things you
can do to increase their service life.
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