10 Minute Talk
All About Viscosity
Simply stated, viscosity is defined as the internal resistance of a fluid to flow. That doesn’t sound too difficult, does it? Unfortunately, new temperature, speed and pressure demand on lubricating fluids...
- John Sander
- Lubrication Engineers
Two Minute Tips
Electric Motor Grease Selection
Electric motors require lubricants with specific characteristics; selecting the right grease can make all the difference in the protection and performance of the bearings...
- Patrick Loe
- Lubrication Engineers, Inc.
Articles
When to Use Custom Shims to Correct Soft Foot
One of the most common problems with alignment of machinery is a condition known as soft foot. This is when one or more of the machine feet are not making solid contact with the mounting base...
- Mike Olszewski
- Reliability Concepts
Five Minute Facts
Electric Motor Suffering Points
Motor life depends on bearing life, and bearing life depends on proper lubrication. Approximately 50-75 percent of electric motor failures are bearing related...
- Patrick Loe
- Lubrication Engineers, Inc.
Five Minute Facts
How Do You Interpret Particle Count Readings?
It’s a very common test to look at the cleanliness of oil or hydraulic fluid, and it’s based on this standard called ISO 4406...
- Jason Tranter
- Mobius Institute
Two Minute Tips
Shaft Alignment Know-How: 5-Step Shaft Alignment Procedure
A simple and effective procedure for doing shaft alignment of rotating machinery.
Two Minute Tips
Causes of High Oxidation
While some new oils may produce an oxidation value due to the presence...
Two Minute Tips
Electric Motor Grease Application
Common problems when greasing electric motors include over greasing, under greasing and not greasing at all – all of which can lead to premature electric motor failures. Additionally, operators often have to manually grease in hard-to-reach or unsafe areas...
- Preston Rubottom
- Lubrication Engineers
White Papers
NFPA 70E 2018 Edition – Changes and Implications for Personnel Performing Condition Based Maintenance Tasks
The 2018 Edition of NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, was released in late 2017 with little fanfare. However, there are several significant changes in this edition that have potentially wide-ranging implications for maintenance personnel...
- Rudy Wodrich
- IRISS
