How can you stop bearings from overheating?
08/06/2016 by Richard
Overheating can be a strong indicator of an underlying issue impacting a bearing. As normal operating temperatures vary between applications, no single temperature is a clear sign of
Should proactive maintenance be the way forward?
06/06/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
Whatever industry you may work in, the one thing that you will absolutely want to avoid is employing the practice of reactive maintenance. This is basically the practice of fixing a problem after it has…
Using wire ropes and lubrication
03/06/2016 by Richard
Wire ropes are often used in various different situations within factory and manufacturing settings, amongst others. One of the things we get asked quite a lot is how best wire pore applications can be lubricated…
How to be a successful lubrication technician with the help of tools
14/05/2016 by Richard
If you are a lubrication technician who has responsibility for a number of important duties including oiling machines, greasing bearings and working out if a machine is experiencing a fault, then there is no denying…
When is a lubricant survey needed?
12/05/2016 by Mark
One of the questions we are often asked in our capacity as lubricant experts is how often a survey needs to be undertaken at various plants. In this article, we will hopefully answer this question…
Simple steps to increasing the reliability of your equipment
08/05/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
Lubrication is a lot more important than many companies think. If you are able to implement a decent lubrication strategy, there is little doubt that you will improve the state of your equipment and the
The five things you need to get right about lubricants
04/05/2016 by Richard
A lot of businesses lose time and money because they are just not aware of how important lubrication is to their machinery, and of what they absolutely must do if they want to ensure that…
Shell Lubricants unveils new bike oil in India
04/03/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
Royal Dutch Shell has recently launched a new synthetic bike oil, which has been specially formulated to perform well in high-capacity bikes. The company, which is already known for
Three methods for measuring air contamination in oil
15/02/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
Measuring air contamination levels in your lubricants is extremely important because, should levels go above 10%, problems including
A brief guide to determining oil efficiency
12/02/2016 by Mark
One of the things that is often overlooked when selecting an oil is the issue of energy efficiency. Different oil brands like
What if I ignore the manufacturer’s recommendations for lubricants?
09/02/2016 by Mark
One of the things that many of the people who have cause to purchase lubricants wonder about is whether or not it
Why ultrasonic grease guns are a great tool for engineers
06/02/2016 by Richard
There has certainly been a hype about ultrasonic grease guns in recent years, provoking debate on whether they are worth the