Category
Lubrication
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.
Bearing expert to speak at STLE Toronto meeting Sept. 13
Toronto, ON — The Toronto Section of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) next dinner meeting takes place Sept. 13, 2011, and will feature an after-dinner talk on Bearing Failure Analysis by Randy Ikenouye, P.Eng., the…
Lube systems supplier recognized by both Ontario Government and Lincoln Industrial
Mississauga, ON — FLO Components Ltd., a firm specializing in automatic greasing systems, is one of 16 Ontario employers being recognized for dedication to training the next generation of skilled workers and supporting the province’s economic…
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
Lubrication systems distributor receives award from Lincoln Industrial
Mississauga, ON — Automatic greasing systems specialist FLO Components Ltd. is proud to announce that it has received the Lincoln Industrial Corp. special ‘Celebrating 100 Years’ distributor award.
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.
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.
SKF acquires US-based lubrication systems company
Toronto, ON — SKF has agreed to acquire US-based lubrication systems provider Lincoln Holdings Enterprises In…
Lubricant wins international Stevie award
Mississauga, ON — Petro-Canada Lubricants has once again won an International Stevie Award for Best New Produ…
Heavy-duty oil helps prevent engine wear
Formulated for both on-and off-road fleets, Duron-E synthetic 5W-40 heavy-duty engine oil from Petro-Canada is licensed to the latest API Heavy Duty Engine Oil category, CJ-4. The oil offers extended …
Grease gun delivers high pressure for tough jobs
Designed for heavy-duty applications such as heavy machinery, cold weather and clogged grease fittings, the M12 2446-21XC cordless grease gun from Milwaukee delivers over 8,000 psi maximum operating p…
On-line free resources focus on coolant issues
Zebra Skimmers, a manufacturer of oil skimmers and fluid maintenance equipment, has announced its free online resources. These resources include a Coolant Troubleshooting Guide and Machine Coolant Sta…
Clear grease gun makes grease identification easy
Clear grease guns are available from Lubrication Engineers of Canada. Developed to prevent costly cross-contamination mistakes, the grease guns allow users to visually identify the grease being used. …
Water-soluble oil is operator friendly
The Lenox Cycle HD water-soluble oil, for use in a variety of metal-cutting applications, is formulated with an extreme-pressure additive that enhances performance in moderate-to heavy-duty machining …
Woven absorbent pads are made of natural plant material
Oil Eater has introduced the Naturals line of absorbent pads. Designed to provide a safe, clean workplace, these eco-friendly pads are made of natural plant byproducts and feature a woven construction…
The Dangers of Air and Bubbles
Air and bubbles, or fluid aeration and cavitation, can cause numerous problems in a hydraulic and lubrication oil system. Lubrication practitioners should be attentive to abnormal noise, poor componen…
It’s all about the thickness
The most important factor in lubrication selection is oil film thickness. Gearbox manufacturers do not specify film thickness — they specify viscosity. However, film thickness is a function of viscos…
Bearing grease keeps wind turbines running (June 01, 2010)
Formulated for wind turbine applications, SKF’s high-load, wide-temperature bearing grease, LGBB 2, provides consistent lubrication for the demanding operating conditions of blade and yaw bearings, wh…
SKF Lubrication Solutions division relocates
Burlington, ON — SKF Lubrication Solutions division has relocated from its facility in Burlington, ON, to a 2…
Penetrant Comes In Trigger Spray Bottle
KB88 penetrating fluid from LPS Laboratories penetrates fast and deeply to quickly cut through rust and frozen parts. Featuring high solvency, low surface tension and special additives, the fluid meet…
Plant maintenance conference sets up in Edmonton in February
Toronto,ON — The Canadian Institute brings back its Plant Maintenance & Asset Reliability conference, pro…
Toronto Transit Commission to recover and reuse used lubricants
Toronto, ON — Safety-Kleen Canada Inc., has been awarded a three-year contract by the Toronto Transit Commiss…
Vogel lubrication systems integrated into the SKF brand
Burlington, ON — SKF Canada, Toronto, ON, reports that its Vogel brand of lubrication products will be sold in the…
Conference to feature 26 sessions on machinery lubrication and oil analysis
Columbus, OH — The Reliable Plant 2009 conference and exhibition will take place September 1-3 in Columbus, OH. Th…
STLE and Chemidex announce strategic partnership
Park Ridge, IL — STLE has announced a new partnership with Chemidex, LLC (chemidex.com) – an online, industry-spec…
The Biggest Lube Problems
The biggest problems regarding industrial lubrication were identified in a recent interview with Mike Deckert, vice-president at Flo Components Ltd., Mississauga, ON, an automatic greasing systems spe…
