TABLE OF CONTENTS
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COVER STORY
How to Prevent Critical Equipment Failures with Wear Debris Analysis
Whether inadequate lubrication or poor maintenance practices are to blame for your
equipment problems, wear debris analysis can help indicate a pending failure.
AS I SEE IT
Guidelines for Developing a World-class Inspection Plan
A well-constructed inspection plan enhances the likelihood and magnitude of
successful and sustained deployment.
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HYDRAULICS 14
e Importance of Check Valves
in Hydraulic Systems
OIL ANALYSIS 16
How to Verify Oil Filtration Efficiency
GREASES 20
Why Grease Cleanliness Should Not
Be Overlooked
LUBRICATION PROGRAMS 26
Lubrication Strategies for the
Cement Industry
BEARING LUBRICATION 34
Lubrication's Effects on Rolling
Bearing Reliability
LUBE-TIPS 42
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION 46
BACK PAGE BASICS 50
e Pros and Cons of Polishing Wear
39 Bookstore
40 Product Supermarket
44 Ask the Experts
EDITORIAL FEATURES
32 Get to Know
41 Now on MachineryLubrication.com
DEPARTMENTS
24 Product News
38 Test Your Knowledge
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