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Asset Condition Management

Should You Use the Same Filter Cart for Multiple Applications?

While in theory you may be able to use the same cart for multiple applications, it's typically not recommended.

Most standard carts are designed for low viscosity fluids such as hydraulic fluid or

 

Asset Condition Management

Keep Moisture out of Gearboxes in High-Humidity Environments or Washdown Areas

Protecting your gearbox from ingression of moisture and particulates can prolong lubricant life and reduce maintenance costs.

Some of the more challenging environments to operate equipment involve


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Michelle Arceneaux, Senior Product Manager
Des-Case Corporation

New SPECTRO ARCOS High-Resolution ICP-OES Spectrometer for Elemental Analysis Surpasses Performance

SPECTRO Analytical Instruments today announced its new SPECTRO ARCOS high-resolution ICP-OES spectrometer, the first and only spectrometer featuring the fast and convenient selection of axial plasma or radial plasma observation in a single instrument - without any optical compromise.

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Asset Condition Management

A Tissue a Day Keeps the Water Away

To minimize water from entering new drums of oil, keep drums indoors and stacked horizontally. However, here is a technique to be used to remove water from the top of a drum. Lay a paper towel to

Asset Condition Management

Oil Sampling

The most important point about oil samples and oil analysis in general is you are looking for any "change" that is taking place. In order to see a "change", each sample must be taken in a Each ...

A Twist on Particle Evaluation: Redefining the ISO Cleanliness Code

For over 20 years, users of oil analysis have used the ISO cleanliness code to help determine solid contamination levels in both new and used oils. The current ISO standard for reporting cleanliness is ISO4406:99. Using this standard, analysts and end users alike have managed to establish cleanliness goals and develop key performance indicators (KPIs) with the expectation to allow for preemptive action to avoid early machine damage. While this has produced some success, relying specifically on the ISO code as it is currently reported has its limitations.

How New Spectrometer Technologies Substantially Cut Operating Costs

A new whitepaper detailing how new ICP-OES spectrometer technologies are substantially cutting operating costs in environmental, industrial, and academic laboratories is available to download from SPECTRO Analytical Instruments.

Asset Condition Management

Pre-Filtering Oil But Still Have High Water Content?

You may be using the wrong breather if the filtered lubricants in your equipment continue to have high moisture content. One of the most critical ingression points of contaminants is located at

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Asset Condition Management

Understanding Moisture Contamination, Inside Out

Color changing desiccant breathers promote condition-based replacements. During normal breathing cycles, the desiccant begins to change color near the bottom of the breather and eventually

Tip ...Jason Kopschinsky - Director of Reliability ServicesDes-Case Corporation

Inspect for Success with Visual Oil Analysis

by Mark Barnes

 

As a scientist by training and an engineer at heart, reliability engineering is a fascinating subject, replete with neat technologies, like vibration analysis, ultrasound, ferrography and oil analysis. To the geeks among us, there's nothing more magical than trending bearing defect frequencies, recording decibel readings, observing severe sliding wear particles on a microscope slide, or interpreting acid numbers.

POLARIS Laboratories® CTO Mark Minges Retires

POLARIS Laboratories’ Co-Founder, Partner and Chief Technical Officer Mark Minges retired from the company on Friday, September 26. Chief Executive Officer Bryan Debshaw, Chief Information Officer Don Woods and Chief Science Officer Jeff White have assumed Minges’ duties during the orderly leadership transition.

The Thick and Think of Viscocity

by Dave Tiffany, Reliability Specialist
Pioneer Engineering

Asset Condition Management

Oil Filtration in Hard-to-Reach Places

Carrying a filter cart up 20 feet of scaffolding is not an ideal way to filter equipment. Compact, lightweight, and handheld systems are ideal in portability for carrying, lifting, and toting

Tip ...Michelle Arceneaux, Sr. Product ManagerDes-Case Corporation

Asset Condition Management

How to Prevent Cross-Contamination of Your Lubricants

Make sure that ALL lubricant containers are clearly labeled with the contents, material number, and SAP/stockroom number to ensure that folks use the correct lubricant when performing routine

 

Asset Condition Management

The Evolution of Visual Oil Analysis

The ability to check the oil level of a machine has evolved since the introduction of the dipstick.

While checking the dipstick would give you an idea of the oil level, it also exposed the oil to

 

 

 

 

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IBJ lists POLARIS Laboratories® as a Healthy Employer

The company was a finalist for the second straight year

POLARIS Laboratories® Earns a Place on Inc. 5000 List

The fluid analysis company’s continued growth is recognized by the national magazine for the sixth year in a row

Bureau Veritas Acquires Oil Analysis Leader Analysts, Inc.

Analysts, Inc. announced today that Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, took full ownership of Analysts, Inc. on August 1st. Analysts will continue to operate under its current name with no changes in its business structure or operational processes.

Asset Condition Management

Equipment Optimization through Modification

Proper lubrication goes beyond choosing the correct lubricant; it includes keeping the lubricant free of contaminants. The solution? Modify equipment to remain sealed during all phases of normal

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