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Filters
What Are the Differences in Hydraulic and Lubrication System Filters?
Although the basic principles of filtration are the same in each case, there are slight differences in filters based on the application
April 12, 2017
When compared to a typical hydraulic filter on the return line, lubrication system filters on average are slightly more robust.
Fleet Maintenance
What are Friction Modifiers and What Do They Do?
Friction modifiers and mild anti-wear agents are polar molecules added to lubricants for the purpose of minimizing sliding and rolling that may occur in a given machine design
April 5, 2017
Fleet Maintenance
10 Oil Lubrication Tests and Inspection Critical to Machine Health
Mechanics, lubrication technicians and equipment operators need to be alert to subtle changes or symptoms that might be an early sign of machine malfunction or accelerated wear.
March 29, 2017
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Which Oil is the Right Oil for Your Fleet?
Making the right choices about which oil to use, when to change the oil, and using the right filter can help fleets strike the appropriate balance between cost and operating a well-oiled fleet
March 29, 2017
The simple answer to which oil is right for your equipment is the oil recommended by the OEM.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Factors Influencing the Switch from Mineral Oils to Synthetic Lubricants
Synthetic lubricants can be cost-effective alternatives to traditional mineral oils in off-highway engine applications if the performance benefits outweigh the higher lubricant cost
March 22, 2017
Oil Analysis
How Oil Analysis Can Promote Cost-effective Fleet Oil Change Management
Oil analysis can take the guesswork out of determining the "right" change intervals for your vehicle fleet.
March 21, 2017
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Fleet Maintenance
How to Improve Hydraulic Efficiency
Hydraulic efficiency in terms of hydraulic fluid depends on a few factors, all of which relate to the viscosity of the hydraulic fluid
March 15, 2017
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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
March 8, 2017
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.
Fleet Maintenance
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
February 22, 2017
Fleet Maintenance
Proper Coupling Lubrication is Critical to Performance
This Noria article addresses the lubrication requirements of couplings to ensure best performance
February 15, 2017
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
February 15, 2017
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.
Fleet Maintenance
Prevent Construction Equipment Failures by Inhibiting Rust and Corrosion
Rust and corrosion are detrimental to your reliability program - eliminate the root causes of failure to reduce the likelihood of that failure's occurrence
February 8, 2017
Fleet Maintenance
Engine Oil Selection Tips for Construction Fleets
Engine oils for heavy equipment have evolved to keep up with Tier 4 diesel engine technology.
February 3, 2017
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.
Fleet Maintenance
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
February 1, 2017
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
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?
January 31, 2017
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.
Fleet Maintenance
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
January 23, 2017
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
January 18, 2017
Fleet Maintenance
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
January 6, 2017
Synthetics can have sharply different performance attributes and can at times be mutually incompatible.
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