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Stop Guessing: How to Determine the Right Oil Change Interval
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Flash Point Explained: Why It Matters More Than You Think
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Lubrication Scheduling Software
With capabilities not found in spreadsheets or CMMS systems, LUBE-IT manages every task at every lube point providing lube techs with all the information they need to keep equipment running and reliable.
Lubrication Metrics That Matter: A Guide to Success
To truly measure the success of your lubrication program, you need to look beyond consumption and focus on key lubrication metrics.Is Lubricant Consumption All I Need to Measure Success? Of course, but like most statistics, there are lies, damned lies and statistics....
Gear Oil: Types, Applications, and Benefits
Gears are used in all aspects of life, from bicycles to tiny watch gears, car transmissions, and even highly specialized surgical equipment. Gears keep the world moving. However, when they move, they often rub against each other, and if this friction is not managed,...
Innovative Technology to Improve the Efficiency of Heat Transfer Systems
Heat Transfer Systems (HTS), also known as thermal fluid heating systems or hot oil systems, operate by circulating a fluid through a closed-loop system to transfer heat to and from various process equipment. These systems are widely used in industries for...
The Great Debate: Does Heat Truly Halve Your Lubricant’s Lifespan?
One of the first theoretical lessons you learn when you dive into the world of lubrication and lubricant analysis is that temperature generally harms these compounds. This is true, and many trainers in the area have at least a few slides dedicated to this point in...
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As temperatures drop in the winter, the impact on equipment performance can be substantial. In extreme cases, such as remote mining operations in Alaska, where temperatures plunge to dangerous lows, equipment can experience immediate oil thickening within minutes of...