Why You Should Consider Using
Biodegradable Oils
Biodegradable oils have many advantages over
mineral-based oils. However, switching to vegetable-
based lubricants can be costly and take time away
from production. Read this article on the ML site
to learn why you should consider the application as
well as your company values when deciding which
lubricant is right for you.
How to Select the Right Grease
for High-speed Applications
High-speed applications like fans, blowers and
pillow-block bearings often use the wrong lubricant,
especially when they involve greased components.
ese high-speed applications also tend to run hotter,
which causes the lubricant and the component to break
down quicker. Access this 2-minute, 18-second video
to discover how you can control this excess heat by
selecting the proper high-speed grease.
When to Take an Oil Sample
One of the most important times to take an oil
sample on any machine is during the first few hours
of operation. Check out this article on the ML site
to understand why the probability of failure is much
higher at the onset of a machine's life due to the poten-
tial of infant mortality, which is a result of break-in
wear and other possible faults during fabrication.
Why an Oil's Viscosity Index
Is Important
Lubricant manufacturers typically provide the
viscosity for their products at 40 and 100 degrees C.
e amount of change in the viscosity in relation to
the temperature is known as the lubricant's viscosity
index. Access this 1-minute, 37-second video to find
out why the viscosity index is important, which types
of lubricants tend to have a higher viscosity index and
how you can be sure you are using the right viscosity
for your machinery.
How to Perform Onsite Oil Analysis
Implementing a procedure to characterize contam-
inant particles found in lubricants and becoming
proficient in this technique will require considerable
study and practice. Learn why you should first set goals
for the analysis, such as determining the particle size,
metal type and wear failure modes, by reading this
article on the ML site.
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