Considerations in the selection and maintenance of oil seals
Simply, a seal is a device or method that prevents or reduces the passage…
Lubrication
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Oil Filters, types, ratings, and applications
Effective lubricant filtration is one of the misunderstood and misapplied of maintenance practices. -
What is a hot bearing?
Recently, a customer said that their bearing was running hot, at about 80C. Although… -
Understanding lubricant additives and their function
Formulated lubricants are various combinations of base oils and additives. -
Condition-based lubrication
When most millwrights are asked about greasing bearing, they answer “I put five shots… -
Federal data: Kansas oil spill biggest in Keystone history
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) – A ruptured pipe dumped enough oil this week into a…
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Gas turbine operational troubleshooting
Gas turbine efficiency can be determined by concentrating on troubleshooting four important areas: gas… -
Greasing of Conveyor Pulley Bearings
Grease acts as both a lubricant and a key component of seals used in… -
MRO is looking to the future
Back in 2018, a simpler time before the world was introduced to the COVID-19… -
Correctly and completely interpreting oil analysis reports
Lubricating oil analysis is an equipment condition monitoring technique that cannot be ignored in… -
QBPT golf event raises money for charity
The informal group Quebec Bearing and Power Transmission (QBPT) hosted it’s 60th annual Québec… -
Completing the industrial equipment reliability maturity cycle
Every equipment reliability improvement program experiences a developmental learning period; from the reactionary “break… -
Establishment of an acoustic lubrication program
The implementation of effective and ongoing acoustic lubrication programs has proven to be challenging… -
Lubrication of hybrid bearings
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FedDev Ontario announced for manufacturer of automated greasing systems
Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario, announced an investment of $755,500 through the Jobs and Growth… -
Catalys Lubricants acquires Nemco Lubricants & Chemicals
Catalys Lubricants announced the acquisition of Nemco Lubricants & Chemicals, a Prairie-based manufacturer of… -
The establishment of an effective failure analysis program
Failure analysis programs are in place at production and manufacturing plants in many industries,… -
Trelleborg appoints Global Segment Director
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions announced the appointment of Michael Cook as Global Segment Director, Off-Highway… -
Bearing Specialists Association announces plans for 2022 Convention
The Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) announced that it is hosting the 56th Annual Convention… -
NyeClean 5057 PFOA-compliant grease
Nye Lubricants launched NyeClean 5057, a REACH-compliant, low outgassing grease for use within components… -
Festo appoints Director of Sales for Canada
Festo announced the promotion of Jean-Francois Paquette to Canada Sales Director, North American Sales. In… -
Troubleshooting Industrial Chain Drives
Chain drives operate through tension engagement, where teeth on both the drive and driven… -
SKF recognized by GM as 2020 Supplier of the Year
SKF has been named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors for… -
LPS MAX lubricants
ITW Pro Brands announced the next generation of products with LPS MAX; a new… -
VIDEO: Bearing Lubrication and Health Insights Made Simple
At the recent MRO/DE Expo, the on-demand MRO stream session was on Bearing Lubrication… -
MRO Quiz: Troubleshooting power transmission coupling problems
Power transmission couplings connect two shafts that turn in the same direction on one… -
Collaboration project to explore EVs improvement by water-based lubricants
The Swedish Energy Agency granted CEVT resources to lead a joint project with SKF and… -
STLE appoints 2021-2022 President
The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) named Ken Hope as new Principal Executive… -
Petro-Canada Lubricants Sentron SP 30 gas engine oil
HollyFrontier Lubricants & Specialties has launched Petro-Canada Lubricants Sentron SP 30, a SAE 30… -
Molykote P-1042 adhesive grease paste
DuPont has introduced a Molykote brand adhesive grease paste formulated for sliding surfaces. Molykote…