Lubrication Blog

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

Although beta ratios and micron ratings are typically the first considerations when assessing an oil filter, perhaps the most crucial attribute of any filter is... Read more

Sometimes a single oil sampling port just isnt’ enough. Oil analysis can reveal the health of your lubricant and machines, but in complex pieces of... Read more

Antifreeze is one of the most common contaminants in motor oil. It can find its way into the oil in a variety of ways and... Read more

Sight glasses are like small windows into your machines. They provide a quick visual indication of what is going on inside your equipment. In this... Read more

When choosing a motor oil for your vehicle, do you know what to look for or do you just buy the brand and viscosity grade... Read more

There are a variety of options for keeping contaminants out of machines, but one that should not be overlooked is the type of seal being... Read more

While all oil additives serve a purpose, extreme-pressure (EP) additives in gear oils can be very detrimental and lead to the destruction of copper metals.... Read more

Contaminants and extreme temperatures can severely affect the life and performance of your lubricants. In this video, Noria’s Mike Brown explains the importance of storing... Read more

How can maintenance at your facility become more proactive? More than just a buzzword, proactive should be an organization’s philosophy or way of life. In... Read more