“We have a series of identical pumps, and only the hot ones are foaming. Why is this?”
Hydraulic Oil – How to Consolidate Your Inventory
How many different types of hydraulic oil are taking up space in your oil store? If there’s more than one, you’re not alone. I often get questions from hydraulic equipment owners who’d like to consolidate their oil inventory but aren’t sure how to go about it. This situation is typical:
Setting Up a Tank for Contamination Control and Oil Analysis
Operators and managers often overlook the critical role played by lube-oil reservoirs that support rotating machinery, hydraulics and mechanical power transmissions. Often viewed as lifeless metal tanks and sumps, half-hidden from sight and inaccessible, reservoirs are not only treasure chests of information, but they offer a convenient stage from which to perform remedial tasks.
Ask Your OEM to Accessorize New Equipment for Lubrication Excellence
Has it ever occurred to you that it was necessary to specifically ask your OEM to add modern lubrication to the bill-of-material when you purchase equipment from him?
Have you ever thought about selecting and specifying equipment based on life expectancy and life-cycle cost as opposed to just the initial cost?
Advice for Flushing Sumps
“I have a small sump that needs flushing. Should I use the same lube oil as used in the equipment, diesel fuel or a cleaning solvent?”
