Keep it Clean

Oil Analysis Basics presents the fundamentals of oil analysis for machinery condition...

Oil Analysis Basics presents the fundamentals of oil analysis for machinery condition monitoring in an easy to understand format. You will learn everything from how to take a proper oil sample to how to select a test slate for your applications. With more than 90 illustrations, figures and lookup tables,...

Does Your Oil Analysis Report Reveal... Cr in your hydraulic fluid? Mn...

Does Your Oil Analysis Report Reveal... Cr in your hydraulic fluid? Mn in your compressor lubricant? Cu in your gear oil? Quit guessing what these elements are and how they got into your oil. The Sourcebook or Used Oil Elements can help you pinpoint the source. Use this reference to...

If you missed some educational sessions at the inaugural Machinery Lubrication Conference in November...

If you missed some educational sessions at the inaugural Machinery Lubrication Conference in November 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. This gathering of industry experts was chock-full of practical, experience-based...

We often fall victim to the logic that equipment can withstand many...

We often fall victim to the logic that equipment can withstand many hours of operation in the hardest environments without the need for extraordinary maintenance. The reality is that machines cannot survive without dedicated attention to contaminants, which can be introduced through many forms (repairs, humidity, hose failures, attachments, wrong...

Purchase the set of all five Lubrication Awareness Posters and save. Lubrication...

Purchase the set of all five Lubrication Awareness Posters and save. Lubrication Awareness Posters effectively use humorous illustrations and bulleted tips and pointers to communicate critical lubrication advice. Five posters are included in the set: Home Sweet Home Keep Our Machines Clean Overgreasing Doesn't Pay Use The Correct Oil Watch...

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...

Gearbox applications are challenging when attempting to achieve and maintain an aggressive...

Gearbox applications are challenging when attempting to achieve and maintain an aggressive level of lubricant cleanliness. A balance must be maintained between what is financially feasible and what is absolutely best for the machine. This paper discusses these challenges and looks at three case studies where tight lubricant cleanliness levels...

In the course of fluid monitoring, it is necessary to know when...

In the course of fluid monitoring, it is necessary to know when fluid contamination can be repaired, or when a system needs to be flushed. Careful evaluation helps determine if the fluid is salvageable, and if not, it is important to know how much fluid will be needed to flush...

If you missed some educational sessions at Reliable Plant 2017 or weren't able...

If you missed some educational sessions at Reliable Plant 2017 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 2017 were chock-full of practical, experience-based information...

The benefits of maintaining clean hydraulic control systems have been well established,...

The benefits of maintaining clean hydraulic control systems have been well established, proven and documented. Yet so many people ignore these proven facts. The end result can be detrimental with shut down of major petrochemical plants or oil and gas platforms. This paper provides real case examples of how critical...

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...