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Finding the Cause of Foam in Oil

  Foam may seem harmless, but if unaccounted for, it can lead to serious issues in a machine. Foam finds its way into the oil volume’s headspace after the oil[...]

Benefits of the new ILSAC GF-6 specification for Passenger Car Motor Oils

[embed]https://youtu.be/u0EaVV9ZqPk[/embed] As of May 2020, all passenger car motor oils will meet the new ILSAC GF-6 specification, bringing consumers improved wear protection, increased fuel efficiency, and lower emissions. In this[...]

Best Practices for Storing and Handling Grease Guns

How to Store Greases and Grease Guns So, regardless of where your grease is stored, such as in a tube, keg or grease gun, how do you keep your grease[...]

Controlling Pressure While Greasing Bearings

These are seven quick pointers for managing pressure when regreasing bearings:   Shut-off Grease Fitting Prevents over-pressurization during greasing. Shuts off flow at 50-110 psi. When pressure relieves grease flow[...]

6 Key Factors for Lubricant Selection

Lubrication is critical, but it can be a complicated business. Every piece of equipment with moving parts needs to be lubricated, yet with so many factors to consider, it can[...]

Effects of Using the Wrong Automotive Lubricant

"What would happen if you were to use the wrong lubricants in your vehicle? Would there be any significant damage over the short or long term?" When it comes to[...]

What You Need to Know About Abrasive Wear

“Can you explain the effects of abrasive wear and how you can determine if it is occurring?”   There are two basic forms of abrasive wear: two-body abrasion and three-body[...]

Viscosity Index: What It Is and Why It’s Important

A lubricant’s viscosity is its most important property. Viscosity can be defined as an oil’s resistance to flow and shear. It is influenced by several factors such as contamination with[...]

Are Bio-Based Lubricants Worth the Extra Cost?

"Are bio-based oils worth the extra cost to switch lubricants? Are they as effective as mineral base oil and synthetic lubricants?" The vast majority of lubricants used in industrial applications[...]

Lubrication Safety Risks: What You Should Know

"What are the safety risks associated with performing lubrication?" Across all industries, safety should be the most important consideration in getting work accomplished. Regardless of how urgent maintenance or a[...]