Machinery Lubrication

11/02/2025

It's time for the cavitation lesson 👏!

Check out this article for explanations and illustrations 📝:
https://hubs.li/Q035Qf_s0

31/01/2025

Particle counting was introduced during the 1970s 😮

📝: https://hubs.li/Q034ryTR0

29/01/2025

Includes thermography of an electric motor shaft, transmission pulley shaft, & an external worm shaft bearing housing. See the pictures!

Case study 📝 written by Daniel Zorro

https://hubs.ly/Q034rmpq0

14/01/2025

Is the OEM-recommended lubricant always the best choice? This is a common belief.

"This discussion aims to underscore the much-needed attention to best practice lubricant selection while challenging the notion that OEM recommendations are always the optimal choice for every situation."

Read Bennett FItch's article here 📝:
https://hubs.li/Q03259lt0

13/01/2025

Have the data for a strong case study? Your hard-earned lessons can teach and inspire other end-users to improve uptime and asset performance at their organizations.

Perks of sharing your expertise at the 27th Annual Reliable Plant Conference & Exhibition co-located with Machinery Lubrication include:

⭐Free VIP admission
⭐Network with maintenance & reliability professionals from all over the globe
⭐Publication opportunities in Machinery Lubrication & reliableplant

Submit your abstract in time for the first round of approvals: https://hubs.li/Q0324_l00

08/01/2025

🔍 NEW CASE STUDY 🔍

The team at VLI Vitória in Brazil implemented a lubrication program and went from using their budget on failure and repair to investing in proactive maintenance.

Here are the steps they took:
1. Defining the engineer responsible for corporate project management.
2. Defining the local project manager responsible for the project at each site.
3. Diagnosing and evaluating the processes involving lubrication.
4. Obtain all information about the equipment and elaborate on the lubrication plan.
5. Teaching all employees involved in the lubrication program.
6. Elaborating on the regulations and corporate standards, from the lubricant selection to its disposal.
7. Follow up on the lubrication maturity development monthly.

Get inspired by reading more on the practices they implemented and outcomes achieved as a result.

Article written by Dayvid Nascimento & Franciane Moreno 📝: https://hubs.li/Q031J90m0

31/12/2024

You don't have to be an American college football fan to celebrate Bowl Season! Who doesn't love catching contaminants?

Tune into Bennett Fitch's article, "The Case for BS&W Bowls in Industrial Machines."

Read it now 📝https://hubs.li/Q030PZg60

23/12/2024

"I grew up in the country greasing tractor and trailer bearings, where the mentality was 'grease that sucker until the grease comes out.' But, if you apply this same advice to industrial bearings, you’ll blow the seal and cause serious damage."

Have you heard something similar?

Noria's Paul Farless, outlines the long-term effects of grease mixing and provides a way forward for those looking to create change.

Read the article 📝: https://hubs.li/Q0302FXX0

18/12/2024

The four states of water in oil are dissolved, free, emulsified, and...?

Get a detailed overview of each state and the way it impacts oil. Example images included!

Read the article by Jim Fitch 📝 https://hubs.li/Q02_Z4xx0

11/12/2024

This contributor reflects their visit to a steel mill where the industrial l**e oils contained a high moisture content—about 2,000 parts per million (ppm). Industry standard maximum is 200 ppm.

How did the plant's senior management team react to the findings? What happened as a result?

Read the case study by Debasish Mukherjee 📝
https://hubs.ly/Q02_gpNN0

03/12/2024

Downtime reduced by 85% in less than three years!

How did this company do it?

Watch the l**e room tour & then read the case study! 📝: https://hubs.li/Q02ZKrP00

27/11/2024

'Tis the time to reflect on your biggest on-the-job learning moments.

Have one you'd like to share? Deck out the comments section!

"A L**e Tech's Lessons Learned" written by Kevin Keith 📝: https://hubs.li/Q02Zs-450

18/11/2024

What does WHAM mean?

Share your answers in the comments OR get a pop culture-inspired lesson on this key lubrication degradation concept.

Article written by Wes Cash | Read it 📝

https://hubs.li/Q02YzPmB0

02/10/2024

🎥 Unboxing the perma STAR VARIO LONG RANGE! 🚀

We’re diving into the future of lubrication with this game-changing system featuring LoRa® wireless technology. Manage up to 2,000 lubrication systems from up to 2 km away using perma CONNECT and the Gateway LONG RANGE! 💡

Tune in to see how this fully automatic system works: https://bit.ly/4enqh5x

27/09/2024

Are you putting oil analysis on the back burner? If yes, you're likely missing early warning signs of machine failure.

Join our virtual event to learn how to:
✅Establish baseline information for oil analysis
✅ Perform a daily 1-minute inspection
✅ Interpret oil-analysis results for effective troubleshooting

Invest in the health of your machinery with purposeful inspections and proactive maintenance. Save your seat: https://hubs.li/Q02RmZ570

27/08/2024

Water in your lubricants can wreak havoc on your equipment. From accelerating corrosion and cavitation to degrading oil and promoting microbial growth, even small amounts can lead to big problems. Our latest article covers how to protect your machinery by keeping your lubricants dry and clean:

https://hubs.li/Q02MmGwC0

Industrial equipment is the backbone of manufacturing and production across numerous sectors. While these machines are designed for robust performance and longevity, certain factors can drastically reduce operating efficiency and lifespan of equipment. Lubricant contamination is the most common detr...

26/08/2024

You won't want to miss this webinar featuring special guest Alejandro Rojas from Chevron! We'll cover environmental regulations, such as the EPA Vessel General Permit, and what it takes for a lubricant to be classified as an EAL.

We’ll also explore:

✔️Key performance characteristics to consider when choosing an EAL
✔️Common challenges in transitioning to these sustainable alternatives
✔️Real-world examples and expert insights

Register now: https://hubs.li/Q02MlVFx0

21/08/2024

As a reliability program manager, you probably use KPIs like Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) to spot weaknesses, enhance performance, and cut costs.

But tracking these KPIs alone isn’t enough. By integrating condition monitoring, you can shift from reactive to proactive maintenance strategies, leading to significant KPI improvements.

Discover how to harness condition monitoring for better KPI results in our latest whitepaper:
https://hubs.li/Q02LFx8v0

In today’s highly competitive landscape, the efficiency and reliability of equipment is key for maintaining productivity and profitability. To achieve these goals, organizations rely on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Mean Time Between Failures (MTB...