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Graphite Alloy Bearings Provide Trouble-Free Underwater Performance

Graphite alloy bearings solved a difficult design challenge for a manufacturer of submerged treadmills by providing trouble-free performance for eight years to date without lubrication.

Effective Guidelines for Implementing a Well-Engineered Lubrication Program

by Kevan Slater, CLS

A global recession, combined with intense global competition, is forcing many companies to review and search for a "proven" method of reducing their overall maintenance costs while increasing the reliability of their aging equipment. Despite the continuous preaching of the benefits of implementing an effective lubrication program, many organizations still lack the formal direction and understanding required. This article will provide a proven methodology and direction to obtain the benefits of a Well-Engineered Lubrication Program.

 

Understanding the Reality of Filter Element Ratings

by Mike Boyd

Our company was the first in our industry to utilize hydraulics to any significant degree. We used hydraulics for propulsion, for auxiliary functions and for steering. With the implementation of an innovative technology, we had to learn all about it. Wally was sent to the training schools of each of our component suppliers. He returned our company expert.

perma and The Lubrication Reliability Source

FORT WORTH, Texas, USA - Lubrication Engineers, Inc. (L.E.), ‘The Lubrication Reliability Source for global industry is pleased to announce that perma®, the leading automatic lubricator manufacturer, is the latest addition to their stable of reliability products. L.E.‘s lubrication consultants worldwide are able to offer their industrial customers perma automatic lubricators filled with high performance L.E. greases. The powerful synergy of these proven lubricants along with perma’s continuous & precise lubricators provides companies with simple yet highly effective lubrication reliability for their industrial plants.

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Rio Tinto endorses One Eye Industries Magnetic Filtration on gearboxes and hydraulic systems

Rio Tinto business units in the United States, Canada, and Australia have conducted various field trials on HME, Draglines, Fixed Plant Equipment all utilizing One Eye Industries - magnetic filtration / separation equipment during the course of 2007 - 2009.

Shell Lubricants Introduces Tellus EE; Reduces Hydraulic System Energy Consumption by up to 8%

Shell Lubricants UK have added a state-of-the-art, energy-saving lubricant to their Shell Tellus hydraulic oil range. Shell Tellus EE, formulated in response to rising energy prices, has been shown to help companies reduce the energy consumption of their hydraulic machinery by up to 8 percent*.

Counterfeit SKF bearings seized in Czech Republic

During April 2009 the SKF Group working in cooperation with the Czech police authorities made a raid and confiscated over 30 tons of counterfeit SKF bearings at a non-authorized dealer in the North-East region of the Czech Republic. In addition, products from other bearing manufacturers were confiscated.

InventHelp Introduces Tool to Lubricate Bearings and Pivot Points with Ease

InventHelp introduces the “Grease Bug Pump,” a lubrication system for construction equipment or other machinery. The product is available for purchase on www.inventhelpstore.com for $200.00, plus S&H.

Understanding Bearing Housing Protection and Reliable Lubricant Application

by Heinz P. Bloch, P.E.and Chris Rehmann


Bearings are precision components; they require clean lubricants in adequate amounts to survive, and even seemingly small amounts of contamination can greatly reduce equipment reliability and uptime. A new generation of bearing protectors is now available that can help maintain lubricant cleanliness, prevent loss of lubricants, and prolong the life of your rotating equipment.

 

Clearing the Confusion

Simple is always better. And solutions really don't come any simpler than this one.

Imagine eliminating virtually any chance of cross contamination in all of your grease applications. The solution is as simple as switching the type of grease gun you use. 

That's it.

100% Visual Grease Identification…Done Correctly - L.E. Launches Clear Grease Guns

The position of Lubrication Engineers, Inc. (L.E.) as ‘The Lubrication Reliability SourceTM’ for the global industrial marketplace has been further strengthened due to their appointment as the global distributor of Clear Grease Guns. These patented clear grease tubes allow users to have 100% visual grease identification, therefore avoiding costly grease cross contamination errors. Grease guns on the market do not allow the grease to be seen meaning that proper grease identification is not possible. The clear grease tubes provide a simple, cost effective reliability solution to eliminating grease misapplication mistakes.

 

 

STLE and Chemidex Announce Strategic Partnership

Park Ridge, IL - STLE has announced a new partnership with Chemidex, LLC (chemidex.com) - an online, industry-specific search engine designed to aid the research needs of industry professionals working in a variety of chemical and life science industries.

Mechanical Face Seals Offer the Optimum Solution for Sealing in Extreme Rotating Environments

FT. WAYNE, IN—Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, a worldwide leading supplier of high-quality sealing and bearing systems, today announces the launch of its new range of Mechanical Face Seals.

Dow Corning Presents Oil and Gas Industry Solutions at OTC 2009

Midland, MI - A team of Dow Corning experts presented specialized solutions for the toughest oil and gas industry challenges this week at the 2009 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC 2009) in Houston, Texas.

“As the world works to satisfy growing energy needs, offshore drilling has become increasingly important,” said Phil Grellier, global strategic marketing manager for Dow Corning’s MRO (maintenance, repair and operations) market. “From salty platforms to dusty oilfields, Dow Corning has a long history of providing sealant and lubricant solutions specially formulated to protect equipment and guard against corrosion under extreme conditions.”

Ray Hardee, P.E., CEO of Engineered Software Recognized by the Hydraulic Institute and Pump Systems

LACEY, Washington-April 30, 2009-Ray Hardee, P.E., CEO of Engineered Software, Inc., was recognized by the Hydraulic Institute (HI) for his contributions as a key member serving on the Hydraulic Institute/Pump Systems Matter “Optimizing Pumping Systems Guidebook” (OPS) Committee, which led to publication of the 250+ page guide in 2008.

Four Queen’s Awards for AESSEAL

The AES Engineering Ltd. Group, trading as AESSEAL, is the proud recipient of two Queen’s Awards for Industry 2009 for Innovation and Sustainable Development.

Project will monitor aircraft hydraulic fluid

TECNALIA is taking part in the European “Super Sky Sense” project led by the INTERLAB Group and which aims to enhance aeronautical safety by installing alternative optical and biochemical sensors in the aircraft to monitor hydraulic fluids.

Petro-Canada Launches EcoSia Product Line … Delivering Environmental Solutions That Work

Mississauga, Ontario Canada - Petro-Canada announced their new EcoSia brand, a suite of products from their current line-up which possess environmentally-friendly characteristics.

Simple Steps to Hydraulic System Maintenance

“Are you spending money on hydraulics training and not seeing results?”

By Ricky Smith CMRP

Most companies spend a lot of money training their maintenance personnel to troubleshoot a hydraulic system every year and yet continue to receive the same results. If we focused on preventing system failure then we could spend less time and money on troubleshooting a hydraulic system. We normally accept hydraulic system failure but it is important to remind yourself that hydraulic failure is not the norm. Let’s spend the time and money to eliminate hydraulic failure rather than preparing for failure. I worked for Kendall Company in the 1980’s and we changed our focus from reactive to proactive maintenance on our hydraulic systems and eliminated unscheduled hydraulic failure. Join me as we talk about the right way to perform maintenance on a hydraulic system utilizing the “Maintenance Best Practices”.

 

Oil Mist Lubrication for Positive Displacement Blowers

Looking Into The Mist by Heinz P. Bloch, P.E.


A reliability engineer was trying to explore the viability of a project to equip a number of Roots-type rotary lobe blowers with oil mist. He had looked up a number of web-based papers, OEM manuals, and a relevant text 1.

 

 

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