Lubrication programs are offered by many lubricant suppliers and distributors. On a basic level, a lubrication program uses a specific issue or lubricant function as the focus of the program. For example, the volume of an open gear lubricant applied to gears ...Continue Reading
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Draglines are used throughout the world, in all kinds of environments and to remove all sorts of overburden, from sand to clay, to rock and other minerals. With a cost approaching $100 Million and weights nearing 12 Million pounds, it ...Continue Reading
Contamination is a major cause of equipment failure, as well as, compromising the performance of an oil. Filtering the oil prior to use and while in use is essential for increasing equipment reliability. Materials that may be used to filter ...Continue Reading
A grease lubricated bearing can be manually applied, automatically (semi or fully) applied, or lubricated for the life of the bearing. While many bearings are considered ‘lubed for life’, there are still many bearing that require grease on a periodic basis. The ...Continue Reading
Proper storage of oils and grease is an essential part of a Proactive Maintenance strategy. The objectives for storage guidelines should: Minimize the total volume in stores Minimize the number of product types to the lowest reasonable minimum Minimize the amount of ...Continue Reading