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Are Higher-priced
Lubricants Better?
The cost of
equipment,
machine failures
and maintenance
is considerably
more than the
price of a lubri-
cant. While some
instances may
call for premium
lubricants, you must first consider
the various operating conditions and
machine factors to determine the type of
lubricant to use. Check out this article
on the ML site to see which key elements
you should take into account before
looking at the price of the lubricant.
3 Simple Ways to Improve
Fluid Cleanliness
Oil contamination from dirt has been
proven to be the No. 1 killer of indus-
trial machiner y. Access this 1-minute,
46-second video to learn three quick and
easy tips that you can use to improve
fluid cleanliness for a more reliable plant.
Possible Causes
of Gearbox Overheating
Gearbox overheating can be linked to
many different root causes. To perform a
proper investigation into why a gearbox
may be experiencing overheating, an
in-depth list of data must be collected.
Discover which clues can help you diag-
nose an overheating problem by reading
this article on the ML site.
The Risks of Using
EP Additives in Gear Oils
While all oil additives serve a purpose,
extreme-pressure (EP) additives in gear
oils can be very detrimental and lead to
the destruction of copper metals. Access
this 2-minute, 1-second video to find out
when you should avoid using EP additives,
how to know if an oil has these additives,
and why it is important to match the oil
and the additives to the application.
Why an Oil's
Base Number Drops
As oil is used in service, it becomes
contaminated with acids,
causing the base number to
drop over time. The rate of
the drop is determined by
the amount of acids intro-
duced to the system. Read
this article on the ML site
to understand how you can
track the base number of
your oil and determine how
much life is remaining.
MachineryLubrication.com is the
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Here's a sampling of the latest
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• 5-Step Balancing Procedure
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• It's Time to Add Grease Analysis
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• Safer Mines through
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of lubrication professionals say
grease is stored at their plant
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