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Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Top Considerations When Filtering Heavy Gear Oil
Filterability, oil temperature, flow rate, filter size and media type all need to be considered for heavy gear oil filtering
September 30, 2019
Noria Heavygearoil Filter
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Pros and Cons of Using a Specification System for Lubricant Purchases
By instituting a specification system, maintenance people are compelled to learn what works and why - which may be a challenge for some
September 26, 2019
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Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Why You Need to Test Grease Samples
There is a real financial gain to be found from obtaining effective maintenance reliability recommendations when it comes to grease
September 19, 2019
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Fleet Maintenance
Proper Hydraulic Hose Repair Cuts Downtime
Identify and replace damaged hoses with the correct product while preventing system contamination.
September 17, 2019
Routine inspection allows you to catch many hose issues before they become failures.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
How Temperature Affects Lubricants
It's important to know how different temperatures affect lubricants and how to combat the possible side effects of cold and hot temperatures of both equipment and the environment
September 16, 2019
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Oils, Lubricants & Greases
How Proper Lubrication Helps Control Costs
In order to get the most from your machines and cut down on the mean time between failures (MTBF), you must properly maintain the lubricant
September 4, 2019
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Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Do You Know the Difference Between Conventional and Synthetic Oil?
What are some use cases where synthetic oils are a better option than conventional oils?
August 30, 2019
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Oils, Lubricants & Greases
How to Prevent Greased Bearings from Overheating
Should all greased bearings be fitted with a vent (spring-loaded or other)?
August 22, 2019
Noria Overheatedbearing
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Simple Solutions for Meeting Oil Cleanliness Specifications - Start Clean
The first of a three-part series discussing the phases of an effective lubricant cleanliness program: start clean, monitor and stay clean
August 5, 2019
The key to starting clean is to ensure that your marketer is delivering lubricants that are certified to meet your equipment manufactures oil cleanliness specifications.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
How Grease Consistency Should Influence Your Grease Selection
A grease’s consistency is its ability to resist deformation by an applied force
August 2, 2019
Grease consistency depends on the type and amount of thickener used along with the viscosity of its base oil.
Hydraulic System Components
11 Steps for Flushing a Hydraulic System
There are a lot of different ways to flush out a machine; you want to match the flushing method to the flushing condition
July 30, 2019
Excavator Freeditigalphotos
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
How Temperature Affects Lubricants
Temperature affects a lubricant's viscosity, viscosity index, pour point and base oil
July 3, 2019
Thermometer Noria
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Best Ways to Remove Water from Equipment Oil
The oil type, volume of water, size of the reservoir and several other factors dictate what technology should be employed for a given situation
July 1, 2019
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Oils, Lubricants & Greases
How Certified Clean Oil Can Restore Hydraulic Pressure Efficiency
Chevron test shows users can get much more efficient performance, higher production and improved quality by changing out a typical hydraulic fluid for a certified clean lubricant
June 5, 2019
Cleanoil Chevron
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
How Much Do You Know About Grease Basics?
No matter how much you think you already know, it's always good to review the basics
June 3, 2019
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Oils, Lubricants & Greases
What to Consider Before Buying a Grease Gun
How to determine if you should purchase a manual, battery-operated or pneumatic grease gun for your greasing needs
May 1, 2019
Grease Gun Noria
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Monitor In-service Oil for Three Key Types of Contamination
Perform routine testing on in-service oil to ensure it is free of contamination particles, water and varnish
April 1, 2019
Monitoring your in-service oil is the first step toward identifying and mitigating any potential contamination problems lurking in your equipment’s oil.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Choosing Between Synthetic and Mineral Lubricants for Your Construction Fleet
Synthetic oils are a wise choice for vehicles and engines that experience frequent stops and starts and operate in extreme heat and cold
March 26, 2019
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