How to Identify Water Contamination in Oil
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
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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
Key performance indicators (KPIs) are essential for evaluating the success of a lubrication program. In this video, Noria’s Alex Meza reveals some of the most... 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
Energy is often wasted due to the misapplication of lubricants. A common problem is mismatching the lubricant viscosity to the machine’s requirements. Noria expert Wes... 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
In oil analysis, additive depletion is often used to estimate the remaining useful life of the oil. Noria expert Jim Fitch explains the two main... Read more
Checking the color of oil is a simple onsite test that you can use to help determine the health of your lubricant. In this video,... Read more
While many organizations have an oil analysis program in place, most do not take full advantage of the valuable information it can provide. Noria expert... Read more
New lubricants may already be contaminated by the time you receive them, resulting in costly machine failures and downtime. In this video, Noria’s Rick James... Read more
High viscosity gear oils are THICK by definition. They have an inherent resistance to flow, and special considerations must be made when filtering these types... Read more
Lubrication expert Wes Cash describes effective measures you can take to extend oil and machinery life in industrial and fleet... Read more
Oil analysis is a powerful predictive tool and is invaluable for maximizing machinery life catching problems before they become catastrophic. Learn more about using oil... Read more
Particle counters can provide valuable insight into the health of industrial machinery. In this video, Noria’s Wes Cash explains the many uses of particle counters... Read more
Pulling a quality, representative oil sample is the first step for an effective oil analysis program. In this video, Noria’s Bennett Fitch explains measures you... Read more
Cross-contamination of lubricants can wreak havoc on industrial machinery. In this video, Noria’s Rick James provides tips on how to avoid cross-contamination of lubricants in... Read more
Are you experiencing short breather life? In this video Noria’s Wes Cash explains simple techniques to get longer life from your desiccant... Read more