“We often receive reports from our oil analysis lab, but no one at the plant seems to know what all the results mean. Can you offer any advice for better understanding these types of reports?”
Best Practices for Grease Guns
We have three new grease guns that are used to relubricate a variety of machine components, which require different greases. I recently was told that it is best practice for each grease gun to be dedicated to a single type of grease. Is this true? If so, what damage could result if a grease gun has held different types of greases?”
Water Contamination in Hydraulic and Lube Systems
Water and oil don’t mix – it’s a well-known adage in the lubrication business. But what exactly does that mean? Yes, water contamination can be problematic, but how can water be measured? Can it be controlled? What are the best options for removing it? This article reviews the detrimental effects water contamination can have on hydraulic and other lubrication systems and explains ways to measure, control and remove water.
Which Oil Sample Bottles Are Best?
“Which types of oil sample bottles are best? Our lab provides sample bottles, but we are wondering if you could recommend a specific size or material?”
Particle Contamination – 10 Important Things You Should Know
This isn’t your usual article on how important clean oil is to lubricant health and machine reliability. Yes, we are going to talk about particle contamination, but we’re going to take a much closer look at the destructive traits of this nearly invisible material that cohabitates with our lubricants.
