Gearboxes periodically need a thorough flushing rather than a simple drain and fill. This article provides the procedure, the equipment needed and what you can expect from the flush.| www.machinerylubrication.com
Selecting the proper industrial gear lubricant is important to the long-term efficient operation of the gear drive. There are many factors to consider when selecting an industrial gear lubricant...| www.machinerylubrication.com
Are synthetic oils (PAO - Polyalpha olefin and PAG - Polyalkylene glycol) better gear and bearing lubricants than mineral oils? At the heart of the issue is a property we refer to as...| www.machinerylubrication.com
Discover why film strength is one of the most critical lubricant properties for protecting a machine’s internal components.| www.machinerylubrication.com
Effective lubricant selection must strike a balance between quality, application and affordability. In order to achieve and maintain this balance, lubricant specifications should be created …| www.machinerylubrication.com
"Our gearbox, which leaks excessively, is close to the end of its life. It currently uses an ISO 680 EP oil, but we would prefer to use a lubricant that would stem some of the leakage and allow the...| www.machinerylubrication.com
Almost every lubricant used in plants today started off as just a base oil. The base oil category defines what the oil is made of, how it is manufactured, and how the lubricant handles certain environments such as extreme heat.The American Petroleum Institute (API) has categorized base oils into five categories (API 1509, Appendix E).| www.machinerylubrication.com
Too often the viscosity index (VI) is disregarded as a lubricant selection parameter. One reason is simply because it is poorly understood. Some people think the viscosity index is incorporated in...| www.machinerylubrication.com
Although a comprehensive on-site gearbox inspection is desirable in many situations, there may be constraints that limit the extent of the inspection such as cost, time, accessibility and...| www.machinerylubrication.com
Viscosity is the measure of the oil’s resistance to flow (shear stress) under certain conditions. To simplify, the oil’s viscosity represents the measure for which the oil wants to stay put …| www.machinerylubrication.com
In the past, the lubrication requirements for a specific application could be satisfied by using general-purpose lubricants. Lubricant selection was typically based on experience and knowledge....| www.machinerylubrication.com
What Is a Worm Gear? A worm gear is a gear consisting of a shaft with a spiral thread that engages with and drives a toothed wheel. Worm gears are an old style of gear, and a version of one of...| www.machinerylubrication.com
