White Papers
White Papers
2011
Putting the Simple Back into Viscosity
This paper summarizes some of the more common lubricant viscosity standards, describes the tests used to measure viscosity, and eliminates some of the confusion these standards may create for the end user.
2011
Purchasing Gear Lubricants: Be Careful When Playing the Numbers Game
When it comes to purchasing gear lubricants, many people on both the sales and purchasing sides decide to play the numbers game. However, gear oil selection is not a game, and numbers alone cannot determine the right product for an application.
2010
Often Overlooked, Lubricants Can Help Lower Energy Consumption
Better lubrication can lead to dramatic energy savings and an improved bottom line. This ought to interest any plant manager who is looking for ways to reduce operating costs.
2009
Environmentally Friendly Lubricants – Biodegradable or Nontoxic
While a high degree of biodegradation can be an environmentally friendly benefit, biodegradation alone does not provide a complete picture of how a lubricant impacts the environment.
2009
Water Contamination: Management of Water During the Lubricant Life Cycle
This paper describes the common causes, characteristics and results of water contamination, and outlines techniques for separating and removing water from lubricants.
2009
Hidden Benefits of Lubricant Consolidation
This lubricant consolidation can provide several benefits to manufacturing operations. This paper includes a case study revealing how one plant was able to reduce by half the number of lubricants it used.
2008
What is Oil Filtration?
Many different oil filtration products exist in the marketplace, leading to confusion or oversimplification.
2007
The Importance of Quality H1 Food Grade Lubricants in Today’s Food Processing Equipment
Lubrication of equipment in food industry applications requires high-quality, high-performance lubricants that stand up to some of the harshest environmental conditions found anywhere.
2007
High Performance Enhanced Lubricant Products – The Clear Choice for Cement Plant Open Gears
Lubrication of large open gear systems in ball, pebble, rod or breaker mills presents a unique challenge due to the harsh environment and heavily loaded conditions in cement plants.
2006
Beyond Synthetic vs. Mineral Basestock or What Happened to the Application?
End users are sometimes led down the wrong path by lubricant manufacturers telling them that a synthetic-based lubricant will always provide superior performance. This paper provides some basic knowledge of how different types of lubricants are formulated with respect to performance in the application.
2002
Lubrication Basics for Wire Ropes
This paper explains the types, applications and challenges of wire ropes and cables, as well as the importance of appropriate lubrication.