Wear monitoring is one of the primary objectives of oil analysis for predictive maintenance. Many oil analysis tests are considered suitable for wear debris analysis, and some, like elemental analysis and Wear Particle Index, are recommended within routine analytical...
Wind energy has become an increasingly important component of our energy grid as the world moves toward more sustainable power generation sources. Although harnessing wind power to do helpful work extends back to ancient times (think sail ships and windmills), stable...
In this brief video, Rafe Britton explains why open gear lubrication presents unique challenges and how to overcome them. Open gears are not enclosed within a housing and are subjected to harsh operating conditions making them more prone to wear and damage. They can...
Many of us use kidney loop filtration to clean our oil and extend the life of our equipment. Don't overlook small gearbox oil filtration! Neglecting to filter small reservoirs may keep you from reaching your machine reliability goals. Whether to use kidney loop...
