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Oils, Lubricants & Greases

How Temperature Affects Oil Degradation

Lubricants, once they've exceeded their base activation temperature, will degrade (oxidize) twice as fast for every 18°F increase in temperature

Heat increases both the collision rate of molecules and the activation energy of the reaction. The higher activation energy helps overcome the barrier (or natural resistance) molecules have to chemical reactions.

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Best Options for Equipment Lubricant Storage and Handling

As a rule of thumb, if the user consumes approximately 275 gallons of a product in a given year, then that product would be a good candidate for semi-bulk handling consideration

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Proper Coupling Lubrication is Critical to Performance

This Noria article addresses the lubrication requirements of couplings to ensure best performance

Lubricant levels and quality must be verified through periodic checks. Additional lubricant may need to be added to compensate for leakage, and periodically the lubricant must be flushed and changed to remove harmful byproducts of lubricant breakdown, to replace oil-depleted grease or to refresh the additive population.

Oils, Lubricants & Greases

How Color Can Indicate Grease Quality

As grease degrades and becomes contaminated, it usually will begin to darken - a sign that grease has reached a condemning limit

Color can help users spot an incorrect grease if, for example, a certain color of grease emerges from a grease gun when another color of grease was expected.

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Engine Oil Selection Tips for Construction Fleets

Engine oils for heavy equipment have evolved to keep up with Tier 4 diesel engine technology.

The CK-4 oil specifically addresses demands of the new Tier 4 engines, which burn cleaner and create much less soot, but require an oil with better oxidation resistance, especially if you plan to increase oil drain intervals.

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How to Manage Equipment Lubricant Waste and Disposal

Once the life of the oil has been exceeded, you must ensure the lubricant is captured and disposed of both safely and in an environmentally friendly way

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How to Decide the Grease Vs. Oil Debate

There are great points and counterpoints for both sides of the grease vs. oil debate; so which is right for you?

Both schools of thought when it comes to oils versus greases are supported by strong, compelling arguments. It seems for every point in support there is an equally strong counterpoint.

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Can Exhaust Gas Indicate Engine Oil Health?

Measuring the health of oil inside an engine from automotive exhaust gases would be extremely difficult if not impossible

There is no way to properly measure the health of your engine oil through the exhaust gases. The only appropriate method for testing the oil would be through conventional oil analysis.

Oils, Lubricants & Greases

Pros and Cons of Aftermarket Oil Additives

If quality high-performance lubricants are selected in the beginning, further additization will provide very little, if any, benefit

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Understanding the Difference Between Synthetics Used in Lubricants

The differences between synthetics must be understood in order to accommodate the needs of the machine application as well as the properties of the lubricant

Synthetics can have sharply different performance attributes and can at times be mutually incompatible.

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How to Match Oil Filtration to Machine Requirements

Consider contaminant types, filter performance factors and more when finding the best oil filtration match for your heavy equipment requirements

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How to Prevent Additive Settling in Stored Oil

Is it necessary to agitate oil that is stored in larger containers, such as drums, to avoid a situation where some of the critical additives may settle in the bottom of the container?

It is quite possible to agitate or mix the oil in a drum to redissolve additives, but if you are aware that additives have settled out of the oil, you should seriously consider returning the drum (or any container) of oil back to the supplier.

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