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…
Tips for controlling turbomachinery contamination
31/08/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
Turbomachinery is the epitome of extremely productive equipment. However, it is also known for requiring high levels of lubricant, and running up high equipment costs, which is why contamination control is so vital. The best…
How to select lubricants for turbines
12/08/2016 by Mark
Turbines have to withstand a lot of stress from long operating hours, guarding off wind, heat and rain, so it is important that operators do all they can to ensure that they are running at…
Is it possible to overfilter oil?
10/08/2016 by Richard
One of the most common concerns we are asked to address is the issue of whether or not it is ever possible to overfilter lubricant. This is a question that it is much more difficult…
Why dry ice blasting is a godsend to the oil and gas industry
08/08/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
If you have not looked into the possibilities of dry ice blasting before, there’s no better time than right now. The number of ways in which the technique can be used means that it is…
Top tips for choosing new oil seals
06/08/2016 by Richard
Although most modern oil seals are manufactured to stand up to all manner of stress, they are not infallible and it is not unusual to find that one or more of the seals on your…