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How Fine Is Too Fine in Oil Filtration Systems?
As with many things in lubrication, sometimes too much is as bad as too little. This is certainly the case with...
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Root Causes of Electrostatic Spark Discharge in Modern Lubrication Systems
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How to Pick Between Lubrication, Oil Analysis, and Tribology Certifications
"I want to obtain a certification in the area of..." is often one of the goals set by maintenance personnel, especially those working in predictive maintenance. One of the certifications in the predictive area that has seen significant growth is the lubrication...
How Fine Is Too Fine in Oil Filtration Systems?
As with many things in lubrication, sometimes too much is as bad as too little. This is certainly the case with filtration. How Fine Is Too Fine for Your Oil Filter? To answer that, we need to look at several factors. First, let’s dispel a few myths about fine...
Lubricant Varnish: How to Detect, Prevent and Fight this Silent Enemy
Varnish formation is one of the most critical and often overlooked challenges faced by industrial lubrication systems, especially in high-performance applications such as steam turbines, gas turbines, compressors, and precision hydraulic systems. Even when invisible...
Root Causes of Electrostatic Spark Discharge in Modern Lubrication Systems
Understanding Electrostatic Spark Discharge and Its Impact on Lubrication Systems Electrostatic Spark Discharge typically occurs when static is built up in an oil at a molecular level, causing it to discharge in the system and create free radicals, which increase the...
How Acid Number and Base Number Reveal the True Health of Diesel Oils
Lubrication analysis plays a vital role in predictive and preventive maintenance for diesel engines. Among the most informative tests available are Acid Number (AN) and Base Number (BN), two complementary measurements that provide insight into oil health, additive...