Particle contamination is known to cause countless machine failures. One of the best tools to measure and understand this root cause is particle counting.
Particle contamination is known to cause countless machine failures. One of the best tools to measure and understand this root cause is particle counting.
“Does water ingression damage a synthetic lubricant? I thought one of the main benefits of synthetics was their water-repellent properties.”
Thirty years without a complete oil change usually would be considered impossible.
Desiccant breathers are great contamination control accessories for machines that would otherwise be breathing in dirty, wet air.
“I have a problem with high water content in steam turbine lube oil. Is it applicable to add anti-rust additives in the lube oil tank or do I need to drain all the oil and put in new oil with anti-rust additives?”