Lubrication Blog

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »