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Setting ISO Cleanliness Targets

Setting ISO Cleanliness Targets
Setting ISO Cleanliness Targets Part of a lubrication program involves establishing ISO cleanliness targets, whether for new lubricants, or for in-service machines. The two primary difficulties arise from finding a reputable source and trying to find an exact fit. A seemingly smaller concern, but one with greater ramifications, is defining the difference between a target…
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Packed Another Room for the Oil Analysis Training Class

Packed Another Room for the Oil Analysis Training Class
We Packed Another Room for the Oil Analysis Training Class TestOil hosted its annual hometown Lubrication & Oil Analysis Training class yesterday at our office in Cleveland, Ohio. This 2-day event is always well attended by many of our long time customers, as well as those interested in starting a relationship with us. The first…
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Why One Oil Sampling Point Isn’t Always Enough

Why One Oil Sampling Point Isn't Always Enough The starting point of any great oil analysis program begins with obtaining representative samples. The goal of oil sampling is to maximize data density while minimizing data disturbance. You maximize data density by sampling in the right location with the right equipment at the right time. Often,…
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How Much is a Shot of Grease?

How Much is a Shot of Grease?
How Much is a Shot of Grease? Answer: Generally, a shot of grease means one stroke from the grease gun. However, the output, or amount of lubricant dispensed from a grease gun depends on the model. Grease guns deliver widely varying amounts of grease (typically 0.1 ounce or 2 to 3 grams). Also, don't forget…
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Keeping Your Oil Analysis Program Up to Date

Keeping Your Oil Analysis Program Up to Date Over time, any oil analysis program can become stagnant if few or no improvements are made. This can cause the program to lose value, as it may not fully support the plant’s improvement initiatives, such as achieving certain reliability objectives. What’s worse is that the program manager…
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How To Successfully Manage Change

How To Successfully Manage Change
How To Successfully Manage Change Whether implementing a maintenance reliability improvement program or a new CMMS, it is necessary to have buy-in at all affected levels to facilitate change. No matter how large or small the change is, to realize success requires education and awareness. Everyone involved and affected should understand the nature of the…
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