April 2024
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Mastering the 5 Stages of Bearing Life for Improved Reliability
All bearings are destined to fail eventually. While ineffective lubrication practices are arguably the greatest...
In This Issue…
Flash Point Testing: A Comprehensive Guide
Flash Point Temperature – What is it? The Flash Point of a substance or material is the "lowest liquid temperature at...
Antioxidants In Lubricants: Essential or Excessive?
Antioxidants are additives that increase the oxidative resistance of the base oil to prolong lubricant life. They help...
Uncovering the Unseen: Advanced Oil Testing for Critical Insights
Oil testing and analysis provide vital information on the condition of the oil and the equipment and can diagnose the...
Revolutionizing Synthetic Lubricants: The Rise of New PAO Alternatives
Look at the product data sheet for any full synthetic industrial lubricating oil, and you will likely discover that...
Reviving Degraded Hydraulic Fluids: Best Practices for Reclamation
Industries that rely on hydraulic systems are often some of the heaviest consumers of lubricants, primarily due to...
Implementing AI and ML for Advanced Turbomachinery Oil Condition Monitoring
Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded to various fields, and the industrial area is no exception. In maintenance,...
Mastering the 5 Stages of Bearing Life for Improved Reliability
All bearings are destined to fail eventually. While ineffective lubrication practices are arguably the greatest...
Preventing “Creep to Failure” in Mechanical Systems
In my recent article, "Improve The Reliability of Hydraulic Systems for Just Pennies A Day," I used the term "creep to...