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Give it to me Straight: Are we headed to a Lube Supply Crisis?
By Rich Wurzbach · Published in Precision Lubrication Magazine The likely answer is YES, it is highly...
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What Advanced Grease Tests Actually Tell You and How to Use Them
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Why Asset Failures Often Start in the Lube Room
Technical Guide · Reliability Engineering · Lubrication Management By Sanya Mathura · Published in Precision Lubrication Magazine When we think about the lube room, there can be a few images which come to mind. Either a pristine...
FTIR in Compressor Oils: From Routine Monitoring to High Value-Added Diagnostics
By Jorge Alacron, Bureau Veritas · Published in Precision Lubrication Magazine In a compressor oil, comparing a new sample with samples in service allows the progressive appearance of oxidation and thermal degradation byproducts to be monitored. This...
Lubrication Certifications Review The STLE Certified Lubrication Specialist™ (CLS)
By Doug Sackett · Published in Precision Lubrication Magazine About STLE: A Legacy of Tribology In 1944, the American Society of Lubrication Engineers (ASLE) was founded as a non-profit association to advance the knowledge and application of the science of...