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» Bearing Installation Advice for Optimal Lubrication
» Are Grease Guns Getting Calibrated?
» Lube Trivia: 6 Tasks for Engine Oil to Accomplish
» How Much Should a Skilled Lube Tech be Paid?

Bearing Installation Advice for Optimal Lubrication

Spherical roller bearings with a lubrication groove and three lubrication holes in the outer ring should be oriented correctly when mounting inside the machine. This is to ensure that there is adequate amount of lubricant in the outer ring raceway of the bearing. Make sure the lubrication hole is not located at the six o'clock position otherwise the lubricant will drain out from the bearing and reduce the level of lubricant inside the bearing. This tip is very important for bearing lubrication with grease, oil spray or oil drop lubrication. (Veera Anantaratikun, SKF)

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ViSmart Viscosity Sensor
SenGenuity manufactures the robust solid-state low shear ViSmart viscosity sensor packaged at 0.5 inches diameter and 3 inches long for in-line and on-line fluid applications. The sensor instantaneously measures a wide range of viscosity while rated for temperatures up to 125˚C, with custom options and configurations available.

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Are Grease Guns Getting Calibrated?

From "Industry Practices for Electric Motor Bearing Lubrication"

Grease gun delivery volume (per shot) may vary greatly from one grease gun to the next. Knowing the delivery volume of grease guns is critical to avoiding over- or underlubrication. Also, calibrating grease guns occasionally is a good idea to ensure proper volume of delivery. When asked if grease guns were stamped or marked with the calibrated grease volume (per shot) and date, only 12 percent said "yes."

It was also asked how often the calibration of grease volume was checked. Surprisingly, 88 percent of people surveyed said either "never" or "not sure".

Read more about the book "Industry Practices for Electric Motor Bearing Lubrication"

The HIAC PODS
(Portable Diagnostic Oil System)
offers flexibility in sampling with an online or lab/bottle mode for multi-variant analysis of particle counts, viscosity and temperature. Capable of calibration to full ISO 11171 standards, the PODS performs in harsh environments, accurately monitoring hydraulic and lubricating fluids.

www.hach.com

Lube Trivia: 6 Tasks for Engine Oil to Accomplish

Test your knowledge and prepare for ICML lubrication and oil analysis certification.

Question: Name six tasks of engine oils.

Get the answer.

How to Fix a High Particle Count
Diagnosing and correcting a high particle count can result in a lot of wasted time and money. Whether you've just begun a lubricant contamination control program or have been monitoring contaminant levels for years, you know how disturbing it is to discover a high particle count. Acting quickly is important, but troubleshooting without a plan often results in unnecessary work and wasteful lubricant and filter use. Instead of throwing time and money at the problem, learn Jim Fitch's specific steps to fixing a high particle count in this informative session at Lubrication Excellence 2009.

How Much Should a Skilled Lube Tech be Paid?

Evaluate job duties and level of expected performance according to these 9 categories to help calculate fair compensation for lubrication technicians.
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JUNE 2009

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