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30 | January - February 2017 | www.machinerylubrication.com NOW ON MACHINERYLUBRICATION.COM Tips for Sampling Oil from Compressors Compressors can be challenging machines for lubricants, as there are often high temperatures, high pressures and many contaminants intermingling with the oil. One of the biggest factors with compressor lubrication is the gas that is being compressed. Check out this article on the ML site to discover why your fluid cleanliness targets are great key perfor- mance indicators to track in order to ensure that the compressor will have a long service life. Choosing the Right Maintenance Strategy In condition-based maintenance, there are two general philosophies: predictive maintenance and proactive maintenance. While these terms are often used inter- changeably, they are not the same. Access this 4-minute, 51-second video to hear about the different strategies, methods and goals for each of these maintenance philosophies so you can choose the right one for your plant. Causes of Nitration in Engine Oil Engine combustion chambers provide one of the few environ- ments where there is suffi- cient heat and pressure to break down the atmospheric nitrogen molecule into two atoms that can react with oxygen to form nitrous oxides (NOx). Nitration is a degradation of the oil that results from a reaction of the oil with gaseous NOx created during combustion. Learn how to identify the source of excessive nitration by reading this article on the ML site. The Effects of Antifreeze Contamination in Motor Oil Antifreeze is one of the most common contaminants in motor oil. It can find its way into the oil in a variety of ways and lead to increased viscosity, mechanical wear and acidity. Access this 1-minute, 47-second video to find out what bad side effects antifreeze contamination can cause once it gets inside your motor oil. Understanding the Differences Between Automotive and Industrial Greases One of the only differences between industrial and automotive greases is that a two-letter designation is often used in the auto - motive industry to specify the type of grease to employ. Grease selection will depend on the desired application and performance. Read this article on the ML site to understand why no matter the application in which grease is used, it is critical to know how to properly select a grease while keeping in mind all of the important parameters. MachineryLubrication.com is the place to turn for white papers on a host of lubrication-related topics. Here's a sampling of the latest white papers that are currently available for download: • Clean Fuel — Keep Running! • The 100 Failure Modes of Lubrication and Lubrication Programs • Water and Particulate Contam- ination in Oil and Lubricated Systems • That Mobile Cart Might Not Be the Best Choice! • Airborne Ultrasound - Leak Management: Find-and-Fix Leaks Check out the full list of white papers by visiting www.Machinery- Lubrication.com and clicking on the "White Papers" link. of lubrication professionals say wear debris analysis is the main reason their plant performs oil analysis, based on 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%

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