There is a general saying that oil and water do not mix together, but this adage does not apply when it comes to lubrication oils. In such oils, water can exist in different states, and if this is not checked, can cause considerable damage to important assets.
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Despite the fact that correct lubrication is one of the most crucial aspects of a reliability programme for rotating equipment, lubrication is often perceived as a lowly job that doesn’t require much experience or skill.
Keeping a handle on lubrication seems easy enough. All you need to do is to make sure the right lubricant is used in the right amount and at the right time. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple.I
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much like rolling-element bearings themselves, lubrication is an ancient technology that’s highly engineered in modern forms.
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LUBRICATION Lubrication is sometimes incorrectly thought of as a job for unskilled workers, apprentices, or operators. When I hear a maintenance person say, “I’m just an oiler”, I cringe a bit. Proper lubrication methods, formulations, quantities, and procedures are essential to machine reliability. A machine can no more do without lubrication than it can do …