Lubrication Blog

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 »

Oil filters are a wealth of information. They can provide important clues about the health of your machines and your oil. In this video, Noria’s... 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 »

Lubricant manufacturers typically provide the viscosity for their products at 40 and 100 degrees C. The amount of change in the viscosity in relation to... 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 »

Wire ropes and cables are used in a number of different applications, but they can be difficult to lubricate. In this video, Noria’s Wes Cash... 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 »

New machinery is sometimes subjected to a break-in process. While there is considerable debate about if and how this should be done, one important consideration... 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 »

Oil analysis programs can offer a huge return on your investment. They also can easily fail to provide those returns if not managed properly. In... Read More »