“I often hear the term ‘bright stock’ in reference to certain oils. Can you explain what this term means and how bright stock oils are different than other oils?”
The term “bright stock” refers to the base oil. Generally, a Group I base oil is described as either solvent neutral (SN) or bright stock (BS). These types of oils are used in the production of lubricants and lubricant additives but usually do not include additives.
“Should oil analysis be applied to all plant rotating equipment or just the critical equipment?”
Many vehicles, pieces of equipment and industrial machines use hydraulic hoses. These hoses generally are quite durable and reliable, but if you work or drive long enough, eventually one will break. When this happens, it is best to contact a certified professional who specializes in testing and repairing hydraulic hoses. However, in a pinch you may need to perform a field repair until you can reach a professional. Temporarily fixing a hydraulic hose is not as daunting of a task as one may think. Once the process is broken down into its six steps, the repair can be quite easy.
