Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation
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2 4 16 20 28 30 36 40 48 50 AS I SEE IT Recognizing the Causes and Hazards of Silt Lock Because of its lack of warning or predictability, silt lock is responsible for some of the most devastating and destructive catastrophes in mechanical machinery. Find out how to control the risks. FROM THE FIELD How Cold Temperatures Affect Your Lubricants Cold temperatures can have dramatic effects on your lubricants and machinery. It is important to know the possible consequences before you start up equipment on a cold morning. LUBE-TIPS Our readers offer advice on a host of lubrication-related issues, including tips on selecting the right grease. INDUSTRY FOCUS Strategies for Managing the Wave of Retiring Workers With the changing workforce climate, organizations must understand the dynamics of near and long-term turnover as well as the best tactics for capturing knowledge from plant workers approaching retirement. LESSONS IN LUBRICATION Follow the Trend for Successful Oil Analysis Trending data in oil analysis reports provides a powerful means of recognizing when an oil property is moving in an unhealthy or threatening direction. More 24 BOOKSTORE 25 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 34 ASK THE EXPERTS Editorial Features 17 NOW ON MACHINERYLUBRICATION.COM 46 GET TO KNOW Departments 18 PRODUCT NEWS 32 PRODUCT SUPERMARKET PERSPECTIVE Machine Modifications That Increase Reliability Retrofi tting machines requires management support and an alloca- tion of resources, but the return can be several times the investment. IN THE TRENCHES The Hard Truth About Particle Contamination While you may already be aware that dirt is harder than most metals found in machines, do you know how much harder it is? GEAR LUBRICATION How to Prevent Foaming and Air Dispersions in Industrial Gear Oils Common methods to estimate the air release and foaming properties of lubricating oils do not provide reliable information for industrial gear oils. Learn how a special test can deliver more accurate results. CERTIFICATION NEWS ICML Marks 14 Years of Industry Success Following 14 years of consistent growth, the International Council for Machinery Lubrication has become the world leader in the certifi cation of lubrication technicians and oil analysts. BACK PAGE BASICS Advantages of Contracting Out Your Lubrication Program If you do not have immediate access to skilled, trained and certifi ed lubrication technicians, it may be time to contract out this function. January-February 2015 Contents 8 COVER STORY Using Ultrasound to Improve Lubrication Practices By using ultrasound technology, lubrication technicians can combine standard time-based maintenance with condition-based predictive maintenance to gain a clearer picture of what's happening inside their equipment.