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Machinery Lubrication March April 2015

Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation

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noW on MACHInERYlUBRICATIon.CoM Why Viscosity Requirements are Important Viscosity is the most important physical property of a lubricant. By verifying that the viscosity is appropriate, you will be generating less wear and prolonging the life of your machines. Check out this article on the ML site to understand why it is the viscosity at the machine's operating temperature that is critical rather than the viscosity at the stan- dard 40 degrees C or 100 degrees C. Why Particle Counters Make Lubrication Programs More Effective Using particle counters to monitor oil and fluids onsite offers many benefits. For instance, a particle counter will allow you to be proactive and test new oil for contam- inants to make sure the oil is clean before it goes into service. Access this 1-minute, 52-second video at www.MachineryLubri- cation.com to learn several other advantages of having an onsite particle counter, such as for testing your filter performance, knowing when to use a filter cart and detecting abnormal wear. Which Engine Coolant Should You Use? The primary purpose of a coolant in an automobile is to alleviate the generated heat on the engine block from the combustion chamber. Inhibiting corrosion potential is a critical property of a coolant, and all cool- ants should have these types of inhibitors for a variety of reasons. Discover when glycol- based coolants or corrosion-inhibiting coolants alone may not be acceptable by reading this article on the ML site. Eliminating Lubricant Cross-Contamination Whether your plant is old or state of the art, eliminating cross-contamination is key to lubricant health. Mixing lubricants can cause oxidation, additive loss and changes to viscosity, among other things. These conditions can result in machinery damage by accelerating varnish deposits, premature filter plugging and boundary conditions. Access this 1-minute, 51-second video at www.MachineryLubrication.com to find out how to protect against this type of cross-contamination. Finding the Cause of Water in a gearbox Water can find its way into a machine through a variety of ways. The first place to start is by testing the new or stored lubricant that will be going into the machine. Read this article on the ML site to discover how a thorough inspection of the machine, its surroundings and the new oil can enable you to determine the reason for high water content. MachineryLubrication.com is the place to turn for white papers on a host of lubrica- tion-related topics. Here's a sampling of the latest white papers that are currently available for download: • Measuring Water Contamination in Industrial Oils • Oil analysis: Proper Testing for Maximum Value and Equipment Condition Information • Creating alignment for your Ultrasound Team • Contamination: The Vandal We are reluctant to Kick Out - The Vandal Invited In • Using Expert Systems Methodology for Diagnosing ball bearing Wear Check out the full list of white papers by visiting www.MachineryLubrication.com and clicking on the "White Papers" link. of lubrication professionals say rolling-element bearings experience the most abrasive wear at their plant, according to a recent survey at MachineryLubrication.com FEATURED WHITE PAPERS 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. 42% www.machinerylubrication.com | March - April 2015 | 17

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