In a study conducted by a major component manufacturer, improper lubrication accounts for 53% of all bearing failures, a major cause of equipment downtime and significant maintenance costs. The ...

Without understanding what makes lubricant products work, a maintenance person may be reluctant to consolidate. In this case, there is little encouragement for competition and no reason for any oil ...

One area where we see many locations fall short of being Best-In-Class is a lubricant labeling program. If you research how to improve lubricant storage, you’re likely to find recommendations about ...

Machine and equipment manufacturers are feeling more pressure than ever to cut costs without sacrificing machine performance, a balance that can be difficult to achieve. OEMs often overlook a simple ...

Modern gas turbines are designed to deliver more power and greater efficiencies. Several manufacturers, including GE, Siemens, and others, have established new marks for efficiency over the past year, ...

Many pieces of power plant equipment rely on lubricating oil, where steam and combustion turbines represent the pinnacle of these requirements. Clean, dry oil is essential to maintain healthy ...

Lubricants and oils are used across many different areas of industry, with the most common use being within industrial machines and automotive engines. Lubrication is one of the fundamental aspects of ...