Lubrication Blog

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 »

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 »

Water is known to be very damaging to oil and machines. It is often referred to as the second most destructive contaminant. In this video,... Read More »

In condition-based maintenance, there are two general philosophies: predictive maintenance and proactive maintenance. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they are not the same.... Read More »

The practice of over-greasing bearings not only is a waste of grease, but it can also drastically shorten bearing life. In this video, Noria’s Mike... Read More »

Effective oil analysis doesn’t always have to involve a laboratory. Meaningful information can be obtained with a few quick onsite inspections. In this video, Noria’s... Read More »

Grease color has the ability to provide important information. In this video, Noria’s Bennett Fitch explains that while grease may darken due to harsh operating... Read More »

World-class oil analysis programs focus on obtaining quality live zone oil samples. In this video, Noria’s Jim Fitch describes what live-zone sampling involves as well... Read More »

Oil contamination from dirt has been proven to be the No. 1 killer of industrial machinery. In this video, Noria expert Jeremy Wright reveals three... Read More »