Keep it Clean

When it comes to changing your oil - where do you get...

When it comes to changing your oil - where do you get your advice? Friends? Salesmen? Commercials? Before spending any more money on oil changes, synthetic oils, premium filters, engine flushes or oil treatments, learn what leading lubrication expert Jim Fitch recommends.  Don't worry about getting a sales pitch in...

Microscopic particles are the most harmful form of lubricant contamination. They initiate...

Microscopic particles are the most harmful form of lubricant contamination. They initiate irreversible microscopic damage that causes macroscopic damage, which disables and destroys bearings, gears, valves and other components. Lubricants can be filtered to remove microscopic particles; however, particles can damage equipment before being removed by filtration. The most proficient...

Several papers have recently been published discussing the problems of lubricant varnish,...

Several papers have recently been published discussing the problems of lubricant varnish, the mechanisms of formation and methods to "solve" lubricant varnish. Yet many challenges remain in solving varnish problems when modern oil formulations are used in certain applications, including large-frame gas turbines and centrifugal compressors. This is because the...

The foaming property of a fluid is one of its basic physical...

The foaming property of a fluid is one of its basic physical properties. Unfortunately, foam can cause serious problems with the life and performance of the fluid and the equipment being protected. Even though foam performance is often a defined specification for a new fluid, it is often ignored on...

If you missed the educational sessions at Reliable Plant 2016, you can...

If you missed the educational sessions at Reliable Plant 2016, you can still get the conference proceedings on CD-ROM. It includes the papers and some presentations in PDF format from nearly every learning session. The real-world case-studies at Reliable Plant 2016 were chock-full of practical, experience-based information and tools for...

If you missed some educational sessions at Reliable Plant 2018 or weren't able...

If you missed some educational sessions at Reliable Plant 2018 or weren't able to attend, you can still get the conference proceedings through the Noria Learning Portal. It includes the papers and some presentations from nearly every learning session. The real-world case-studies at Reliable Plant 2018 were chock-full of practical, experience-based information...

This poster reminds everyone that contamination control of lubricated machinery is important....

This poster reminds everyone that contamination control of lubricated machinery is important. When dirt is on the outside of equipment, it can easily get into the lubricant. Use this poster to send a clear message that contamination control and lubricant quality are important to your organization. Poster Title: Keep Our...

If you missed the educational sessions at Reliable Plant 2017, you can...

If you missed the educational sessions at Reliable Plant 2017, you can still get the conference proceedings on CD-ROM. It includes the papers and some presentations in PDF format from nearly every learning session. The real-world case-studies at Reliable Plant 2017 were chock-full of practical, experience-based information and tools for...

If you missed the educational sessions at Reliable Plant 2015, you can...

If you missed the educational sessions at Reliable Plant 2015, you can still get the conference proceedings on CD-ROM. It includes the papers and some presentations in PDF format from nearly every learning session. The real-world case-studies at Reliable Plant 2015 were chock-full of practical, experience-based information and tools for...