New Maintenance & Reliability Course Lubrication Fundamentals & Data Interpretation November 8 - 9, 2017 - Houston, Texas TestOil has developed this 2-day training course to be both practical and cost effective. Attendees will learn about lubrication fundamentals, sampling procedures, contamination control, and storage and handling. Plus a whole day dedicated to reading and…
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Sources of Potassium
Sources of Potassium Potassium is an indicator of a coolant leak, often in conjunction with sodium and/or boron; these elements are present due to the additives used in many coolant formulations. The presence of these elements alongside detected glycol and water often indicate a severe or bottom-end leak, but the absence of glycol and water…
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Predictive Maintenance Technologies
Webinar Replay: Predictive Maintenance Technologies Webinar Description: Predictive maintenance is a well established, best practice strategy used in manufacturing facilities around the world. Understanding the basics across the key pdm techniques including vibration, oil, infrared, ultrasound, and motor circuit analysis is a fundamental requirement in today's facility and maintenance management world. This presentation will…
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Sources of Sodium
Sources of Sodium Sodium is an indicator of a coolant leak, often in conjunction with potassium and/or boron; these elements are present due to the additives used in many coolant formulations. The presence of these elements alongside detected glycol and water often indicate a severe or bottom-end leak, but the absence of glycol and water…
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Sources of Lithium
Sources of Lithium Lithium is used in the most common form of thickener system for greases. Generally, traces levels of grease migrating into a lubrication system are not harmful, however the additives from the grease may create a negative synergy with the additives in the lubricant. Watch for the next article in the Elemental Spectroscopy…
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Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
Teamwork Makes The Dream Work The fun (and work) never stops at TestOil. Such a great group of people who are all so passionate about what we do. Location: The Flats, Cleveland, Ohio.
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