contamination
Two Minute Tips
The Drop Point and Lubrication Contamination
The drop point is the temperature at which the oil and the soap, which are the two key components of a grease, separate. When this temperature is exceeded...
- Allan Rienstra
- SDT International
Two Minute Tips
The Drop Point and Lubrication Contamination
Are you familiar with the term "drop point" of a grease? The drop point is the temperature at which the oil and the soap, which are the two main elements in grease...
- Tom Murphy
- SDT
Interviews
Editorial Board Spotlight – K.N.V “Subbu” Subrahmanyam
In this interview, we speak with Subbu about his start in the lubricant analysis field, and get his point of view about key tools and changes in the reliability, lubrication, and wireless vibration analysis industries…
- KNV Subrahmanyam
- Single Peak Lube Technologies
Two Minute Tips
How Not to Store Your Lubricants
Why does our equipment fail? Because we kill it. Regular plant visits shown numerous examples of poor lubricant storage.
- Paul Dufresne
- Reliability Playbook, in Partnership with Lubrication Engineers
Webinars
How to Use Oil Analysis and Condition Management to Improve Hydraulic System Reliability
Have you been skimping on quality and ignoring the health of hydraulic oils? Has your focus been on managing sump level and particle contamination instead? Tune in to this complimentary live webinar to see examples of what you need to achieve fluid cleanliness and create chemical stability…..
- Jarrod Potteiger
- Des Case
Five Minute Facts
Keep Your Hydraulic Oil Clean and Dry to Ensure Reliability
One of the best ways to ensure smooth-running hydraulic systems is to use the right hydraulic oil and keep it clean and dry. Hydraulic systems have become more sophisticated in recent years, as speed and pressure have …
- Scott Leipprandt
- Lubrication Engineers
10 Minute Talk
Water Contamination in Oil
Why is water considered an evil? How does water enter machines? In this Nine Minutes of Knowledge, you will see how to keep water out and save your mechanical machines...
- Steven Lumley
- WearCheck
Two Minute Tips
Inductive Imbalance in a Wound Rotor Motor
Testing wound rotor motors can be tricky depending on what and where you are testing. In this quick tip, see what rotor motors are used for and how to perform a test...
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
Two Minute Tips
Use the Right Hydraulic Oil for Smooth Performance
Consider this when evaluating hydraulic oil: it’s not just about the viscosity grade. In this short tip you will learn how to select the right oil …
- Scott Leipprandt
- Lubrication Engineers
