Most maintenance professionals know that clean oil can result in significant cost savings and that oil analysis can be used to reveal the state of lubricants and machines. However, as online particle counters and other sensors become increasingly popular, it is important to be aware that one number does not tell the whole truth about a system’s conditions.
“My supplier is pushing hard to move his synthetic gear oils into my operation. His position is that the units run too hot for long-term use of mineral oils. At what temperature should I switch to a synthetic lubricant for a non-circulated gearbox?”
Macnaught USA recently introduced a new battery-powered pump system for oil applications. Designed to improve shop efficiency, reduce operator fatigue and eliminate spillage, the BOP20 series is ideal for pumping hydraulic and gear oils from 5-gallon containers. It is intended to replace manual pumping and pour methods.
An oil sight glass is a transparent tube or bowl installed in a tank or reservoir allowing anyone to visually inspect what’s happening with the liquid inside the container. An oil sight glass is an all-encompassing term for the different types of sight glasses that we’ll discuss below. Common uses and applications for sight glasses prove especially useful for monitoring oil or lubricant quality and quantity inside pipes, tanks and reservoirs. You’ll find them on equipment across industries such as:
Desiccant breathers remove contaminants such as dirt and moisture from air entering machinery, sumps and reservoirs. Below we’ll discuss how desiccant breathers work, how to choose the right one, how to install one and more.
