Lubrication is essential, but it may be a difficult task. How often should you grease your machine? Is the atmosphere damp or dry, hot or cold, clean or filthy? How quickly does the machinery move? Technicians must address these and…
To get a good return on investment (ROI), you need to learn how to choose the right machine to include in your oil analysis program. Including all lubricated or hydraulic systems and components in the program is rarely cost-effective. Machine selection for…
Resonance is a prevalent cause of excessive machine vibration. It results from an external force vibrating at the same frequency as the natural frequency of a system. Natural frequency is a characteristic of every machine and structure. If equipment is…
Industrial machinery is used in a variety of settings. Hot, chilly, damp, dry, dusty, and/or with fluctuating loads are all possibilities. The most recent gearboxes are smaller and composed of lightweight materials. With the recent improvements, plant managers anticipate improved…
First, identify your equipment’s lubrication requirements and match lubricant types to your applications and operating conditions. Then, select the most suitable brand or type from the options available. A lubricant performance test helps to analyze a specific attribute of the…
Regular used oil analysis by a qualified laboratory is valuable, whether you operate heavy-duty vehicles or fixed industrial equipment. Testing the oil for impurities and overall condition helps determine optimal drain intervals and maintenance plans. It also highlights sources of…
Routine inspection is a type of inspection that is critical to machine condition monitoring. At its best, inspection seeks and finds the root causes. Following that, an examination must seek those elusive incipient failure situations. Machine Inspection Keeping spares and standby…
Infrared thermography translates infrared radiation into temperature data and creates images that show temperature distribution. Industries use it in predictive maintenance and condition monitoring to assess machine health and inspect moisture, energy loss, electrical systems, and fluid systems. Thermograms show…
Using the correct oil sampling hardware helps ensure you’re getting an accurate sample every time. Below we’ll talk about the oil sampling equipment you need to take a precise oil sample. Importance of Proper Oil Sampling A lubrication professional extracting a…
One lubrication metric has proven especially useful for identifying hidden issues related to both the lubricant and the equipment. At every stage of the lubricant’s lifecycle, data on Lubricant Utilization link closely with other essential parameters and KPIs. Some of…
Many organizations aspire to achieve a state of lubrication excellence. What defines lubrication excellence was unclear until Noria gave rise to the Ascend™ method. It provides a powerful tool and metric to test, design, implement, and control the core of lubrication…
Classifying and Mitigating Lubricant Deposits, misidentifying them may lead to incorrect corrective actions. Process of Classifying Lubricant Deposits Source: Machinery Lubrication Characterizing Deposits Characterizing deposits helps us identify the underlying factors that led to their formation. For instance, the composition…
