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Helpful Hints to Increase Reliability Through Lubrication

by Brian Thorp, CLS, MLT II

You always hear about establishing goals, setting ISO code cleanliness, getting some training, setting up an oil analysis program, and all the other things you need to do to have a successful lubrication program. In a perfect world we are set and ready to go. Well, I hate to be the one to tell you, but really there isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ plan out there. So let’s have a practical discussion about some of the methods and equipment that can be used to achieve, and then maintain, our vision.

The Effectiveness of a Quality Filtration Program

The goal of every lubrication program should be to ensure that all equipment receives and maintains the proper levels of lubrication such that no equipment fails due to inadequate or improper lubrication. In order for this to happen we must follow the 5R's of lubrication meaning the right lubricant; right condition; right location; right amount; right frequency are followed for each piece of equipment. Whether you are building a lubrication program from scratch or are falling in on an existing one the following four phases must be addressed in order to have an effective lubrication program that will meet your plant reliability goals.

C-Cubed launches PocketLube Handheld Predictive Maintenance Tool

C-Cubed Ltd are delighted to introduce an exciting new member of their family of condition monitoring tools, *PocketLube *offering the user total control over lubrication. With the addition of *PocketLube, *C-Cubed now offers a complete range of low cost, hand held, easy-to-use, rugged (IP67) predictive maintenance tools.

Reliability of IntelliStick Intrusion & Oil Condition System Proven in Paper Mill Industry Pilot

SANTA ANA, CA - IntelliStick Inc. recently completed a multi-month Pilot Program to evaluate its industrial Intrusion and Oil Condition System in the challenging environment of paper mills. The case study reports that IntelliStick reliably detects water intrusion and effectively monitors oil condition and temperature in real time using a single sensor. The program was conducted in conjunction with the Energy, Engineering and Maintenance Task Force of the Recycled Paperboard Technical Association.

Handy Reference and Diagnostic Tool for Bearings

BOSTON, MA… Emerson Bearing, a Boston based bearing company catering to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) markets throughout the U.S., recently announced the launch of the third generation of their website, EmersonBearing.com.

Asset Condition Management

Lubricant Storage

by Kelly Wollschlager, Trico Corporation and Predict Inc.

A World Class Lube Room is not built overnight. A well planned and constructed lube room is time consuming but the benefits are rewarding. During this brief iPresentation you will learn what is required to have a World Class Lube Room and the benefits from having one.

Asset Condition Management

Why Consider Automated Lubrication Equipment

The equipment can be set to deliver the right amount of the right kind at the right time

All levels of technology from simple to complex are available

There are many pricing levels

Once installed

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Increase Pump Uptime, Decrease Costs With Water Management System For Mechanical Seals

by Chris Rehmann

Rising cost and shrinking availability of clean water for operating industrial pumps are of concern to many plant managers, as is as the high cost of treating this water for disposal. For over a half-century, the accepted method of providing cooling and flush water for mechanical seals and packing has been to pipe plant water through the seal or packing, and then to drain. Under this scenario, the normal consumption of water is 1.7 million gallons of water per pump, per year.

New Inpro/Seal Literature Is Valuable Source Of Bearing Protection Information

Inpro/Seal Company, the world’s largest producer of industrial bearing isolators, has published literature that provides a detailed overview of its Bearing Isolators and Bearing Isolator-based shaft seals. The literature is written in easy-to-understand language and should prove to be a useful tool for plant maintenance and operations people.

Best Practices Lubrication for Universal Driveshaft

by Paul Dufresne, CLS, CMRP, CPMM, Trico

In tough working environments, machine reliability can be difficult to maintain - especially when contaminants threaten bearings and components. One such application is the universal driveshaft - a component that faces neglect due the extreme conditions and locations where they are used.

Self-aligning spherical bearings prove versatile

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I.—igubal® spherical bearings from igus® are self-aligning components-rod ends, clevis joints, flange bearings, pivot bearings and pillow blocks-made entirely of high-performance plastics. They are self-lubricating, easy to install and can be used in many different industries and applications

machinery lubrication

Helpful Hints to Increase Reliability Through Lubrication

Making Your Case for Reliability

The Effectiveness of a Quality Filtration Program

C-Cubed launches PocketLube Handheld Predictive Maintenance Tool

New Synthetic Oil Provides Long-Lasting Protection to Wire Rope

Oil Purification Systems Announces Dominican Republic Distribution Agreement with LUBRI-TECH

Preventing Cross Contamination of Lubricants

Thread Sealant for High Pressure Gaseous and Fluid Power Systems

Sealant for Bolts that Penetrate into Water or Chemical Jackets