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Lubrication
Des-Case acquires RMF Systems from Doedijns Group International
Des-Case Corporation, a market leader in desiccant breathers and…
PTDA 2018 Canadian conference focuses on participant connections, targeted education
Chicago, Ill. — Registration is now open for the…
MRO Quiz – How well can you troubleshoot lubrication problems?
Investigating problems related to equipment lubrication issues can be…
One day lubrication fundamentals seminar with STLE in Hamilton
The STLE (Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers) Hamilton…
FLO Components Ltd. announces first winner in 40th Anniversary Giveaway Contest
Automatic Greasing Systems specialist FLO Components Ltd. announced the…
Toromont to buy Quebec based Hewitt heavy equipment business for $1.02 billion
Toronto – Industrial equipment company Toromont Industries Ltd. has…
Calibration and metrology compensation survey shows salaries across industries
Everett, Wash. – Fluke Calibration has released the results…
Automatic greasing systems specialist celebrates 40th anniversary with giveaway contest
FLO Components Ltd. is celebrating its 40th Anniversary with…
Lubrication videos answer questions for industrial operators
Spring, TX – ExxonMobil has launched “The Grease Experts,”…
Agenda announced for World Fluid Power Summit
The National Fluid Power Association has posted its agenda…
Chain lubrication tips and methods
There are several leading factors that contribute to accelerated…
Webinar: The right lubricants drive energy efficiency, savings and productivity
Machinery and Equipment MRO is now accepting registrations for the 2016 Oil & Lube webinar series.
Date: September 8, 2016 2 P.M. EST.
Webinar: Safe Performance – Minimize lubrication risk in operations
Some of the greatest risks to an operation typically occur during equipment servicing and maintenance. One way to ensure a safe environment is to reduce human-machine-interaction (HMI). This effort should be supported by best practices that enhance safety in a lubrication program.
Webinar: What is the lubricant’s role in energy efficiency?
This complimentary webinar considers the various ways energy savings…
What’s Up Doug? Rolling Element Bearings and Fluid Power
There are a number of ways that rolling element…
Parent of specialty filtration products manufacturer Des-Case acquired by IGP
Goodlettsville, Tenn. — Industrial Growth Partners (IGP), a San…
PTDA Foundation accepting nominations for 2016 Wendy B. McDonald Award
Chicago, Ill. – The PTDA Foundation’s Wendy B. McDonald…
Is lubrication data missing from your KPIs?
In industrial operations the world over, lubrication remains a vexing challenge. Indeed, when machine bearings fail, there’s a better than 70% chance that faulty or insufficient lubrication practices are ultimately to blame….
Nano-ceramic grease extends maintenance interval 6x
A new high-performance nano-ceramic grease has proven to significantly extend the service life of bearings operating in washdown conditions. The grease is being used on lift truck wheel bearings for frozen food processing and handling…
Understanding ball screw lubrication
Ball screws – mechanical devices that convert rotational motion to linear motion with a minimal amount of friction – are used in an array of industrial applications and particularly in machine tools. However, they must be lubricated…
The impact of lubricants on machine performance
Everything works better with lubrication. But with the huge variety of lubricants available, it can become a challenge to select the right lubricant for the application. Making a good decision requires knowledge of the application and its…
An easy ‘way to improve gearbox life
Gearboxes are a key component of many industrial power transmission systems. Industrial gearboxes are highly engineered machines. Many components in gear drives have tight tolerances and optimized gear geometry that are required for…
Wind turbine gearbox lubrication requires special consideration
Industrial gearboxes are highly engineered machines. Many components in gear drives have tight tolerance limits and an optimized gear geometry. It stands to reason that such equipment needs special care. The successful operation and longevity…
How to Achieve World-Class Maintenance
In this issue, I am beginning a series of eight articles that will explore what many companies would like to achieve – a world-class maintenance department.
Preventing dirty-oil downtime
J.E. Myles Inc., a hydraulic systems distributor based in Troy, MI, worked with its sister company, Control Power-Reliance, to engineer the world’s largest six-axis transportation simulator back in 1996. Today, the simulator continues to run…
Extending the life of throw-away gearboxes
Worm gearboxes are typically used as an inexpensive way to provide high, single-reduction gear ratios for machine drives and conveyors. These gearboxes are tolerant of start-and-stop operations and load variations, and are used with many types…
All-weather oil handles minus 42
A chain reaction is defined as a series of events in which each induces or influences the next. In the forestry industry, such an occurrence is often related to equipment downtime, because when one machine breaks down, it can leave…
What’s new in lubrication
Nanoceramic grease packaging suits high-volume applications
Sealing out bearing contamination
Bearing seals are critical when used in combination with grease lubrication because they help keep the grease free from contamination. Contamination that reaches grease is trapped and will continually wear on the bearing.
Decreasing MTTR using split seal technology
Maintenance engineers and technicians are typically charged with responsibility of developing and implementing maintenance programs, making continuous productivity improvements, and solving daily equipment challenges.
