Lubrication Blog

Adding grease to a blocked lube line can create serious contamination and safety risks. In this video, Noria’s David Dise explains why you should never... Read More »

Varnish is a common problem in machines that operate at high temperatures. It occurs when oil cooks to the surface of machinery components. In this... Read More »

Documenting routine tasks such as regreasing bearings or changing the oil in gearboxes is an essential part of an effective lubrication program, but very few... Read More »

Often overlooked by plant personnel, a microscope is a simple tool that can help you understand what is happening inside your machine. In this video,... Read More »

High-speed applications like fans, blowers and pillow-block bearings often use the wrong lubricant, especially when they involve greased components. These high-speed applications also tend to... Read More »

To help ensure your oil samples are as accurate as possible, it is important to flush your sampling equipment. In this video, Noria expert Wes... Read More »

How often should you regrease your bearings? A number of variables must be considered, including the temperature, speed and load. In this video, Noria expert... Read More »

Water contamination can affect machines in a variety of ways, including leading to a chemical breakdown of the oil or lubricant. This is known as... Read More »

When oil aeration occurs, air bubbles can become suspended throughout a hydraulic or circulating system, darkening the oil or making it appear cloudy. Air entrainment... Read More »