Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation
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2 14 20 32 34 42 46 50 54 AS I SEE IT The 5 States of Machine Inspection 2.0 To fend off risk and vulnerability, wise and reliability-intensive organizations perform inspection across multiple states. HYDRAULICS Cavitation or Aeration? How to Tell the Difference Many maintenance technicians confuse cavitation and aeration. Although these common conditions often have very similar symp- toms, their root causes are entirely different. OIL ANALYSIS Best Practices for Using Oil Analysis in Lubrication Management Maintenance organizations must be proactive so that the solution to an oil-related problem is not always an oil change. LUBE-TIPS Our readers offer advice on a host of lubrication-related issues, including tips on filtering out contaminants and switching greases. CASE STUDY How Improving Lubricant Storage and Handling Can Pay Off Discover how the Gerber plant in Fort Smith, Arkansas, was able to boost its asset reliability through better lubrication management. More 18 ASK THE EXPERTS 33 BOOKSTORE 41 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE Editorial Features 38 GET TO KNOW 40 NOW ON MACHINERYLUBRICATION.COM Departments 28 PRODUCT SUPERMARKET 30 PRODUCT NEWS IN THE TRENCHES Choose the Right Lubricant to Reduce Air Pollution By properly matching the needs of your equipment to the prop- erties of the lubricant, you not only can extend the life of your machiner y, but you can also help protect the environment. PERSPECTIVE Aligning Lubrication Excellence with ISO 55000 As you gain a better understanding of ISO 55000, you will realize the value it offers in implementing a proper asset management system as well as a world-class lubrication strategy that can help you reach your goals. TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION ICML Charts Growth While Planning Future Success Since its inception in 2001, the International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) has awarded more than 17,000 certifications in more than 100 countries while continuing to support the machinery lubrication industry and serve practitioners. BACK PAGE BASICS How to Mitigate Contaminant Ingression in Hydraulic Systems Damage to hydraulic cylinder rods and wiper seals is a perpetual problem for most hydraulic machinery users. Learn the key methods that can help mitigate this common issue. March-April 2017 Contents 6 COVER STORY Strategies for Lubricating 'Big Iron' Whether you have "big iron" or normal-sized machiner y, knowing the limitations of the technology used to monitor your asset health and tailoring your maintenance activities to overcome these limitations will be paramount for success.