Working out the energy efficiency of oil
11/11/2016 by Mark
With so many different high-quality lubricant oils on the market from some of the biggest companies, including Mobil and Shell, it is only natural that you will want to work out which of them are…
Are more expensive lubricants always better?
01/11/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
You may be led to assume that the more a lubricant costs, the better the quality. Although trusted brands like Shell, Q8, Mobil and Fuchs do tend to perform well, it is not really possible…
Making environmental lubricant choices
29/10/2016 by Richard
Hydroelectric power stations may provide more environmentally friendly sources of energy than traditional power stations. However, that does not mean that we should not be concerned with
Tips for machine inspection preparation
14/10/2016 by Richard
Inspection should be of the utmost importance to anyone who runs industrial machinery for any reason. It is the foundation of several important things, including machine reliability and condition monitoring, which is why we should…
Three important hydraulic reliability checks you need
12/10/2016 by Mark
Although it is fair to say that preventative maintenance and reliability procedures play an important part in keeping hydraulic systems in tip-top shape, alone they are not enough to ensure that you will be free…
How ultrasound can improve lubricant practices
10/10/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
You might think that taking care of your lubricant is as simple as adding the right amount when it is needed, but you would be wrong. Ensuring that your lubricant stays in good condition is…
Study shows effective lubrication is beneficial for mining industry
07/10/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
Mining companies are seriously undervaluing the level of savings they could make with effective lubrication, according to a new study conducted by Shell Lubricants, producer of Shell Gadus S2 V100 3. Although almost two thirds…
Three bearing lubrication mistakes
06/10/2016 by Richard
Friction enables us to do everything from drive a car to simply walk to the shops. However, when it comes to operating plant machinery, friction can present us with as many problems as it does…
Five secrets of a successful lubrication program
03/10/2016 by Mark
All plant workers known that lubricant is the lifeblood of equipment. This is why it is so important that excellent lubricant practices are put in place. Figures show that approximately two thirds of all mechanical…
Changing lubricant brands: What you should know
30/09/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
You may be aware that it is not advisable to alternate lubricants indiscriminately, even in cases when the lubricant you are planning to switch to is in the same product class. This is even truer…
Six issues preventing excellence at machinery lubrication
12/09/2016 by Richard
There are a number of elementary errors in the machinery lubrication that can prevent you from reaching the top of your game. By avoiding these, and in many cases, doing the exact opposite, you can…
The importance of defoamants
02/09/2016 by Mark
One of the most common issues experienced by lubricants is the formation of foam. This is a particular problem in machinery that has a lot of system turbulence. Foam can have a detrimental effect on…