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Magnet Project for Clean Oil & Handy Inspections

Filtering oil with a filter cart has been useful for maintaining target ISO contaminant cleanliness codes. We've found that placing a magnet in the filter cart and/or unit, near the inlet before the pump, is also beneficial for removing wear debris and for routine inspections. Place the magnet in a location where it can't interrupt oil flow and ensure the magnet is strong enough to remain in place.

Magnet inspections should be compared to oil samples because oil analysis results may be better due to the magnet capturing metal. If multiple pumps/bearings feed into one lube unit, use a magnet for each return line to determine which one may be wearing out. Wear leather gloves to protect hands from sharp metal fragments when cleaning. See detailed pictures. (David Towle and Jason Frankiewicz, Holcim Reliability Team)

Related Topic Pages: filter carts, wear debris analysis, onsite oil analysis

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Oil Sampling Do's and Don'ts

This article outlines what to do and not do when sampling oil for analysis. Your ability to follow these simple rules can make or break the integrity of your sample.
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Can Greases Be Mixed?

From the book "Lubrication Fundamentals"

Greases are available with many thickener types, additives, and base oils. As a result, mixing of different greases could result in altering performance or physical properties (incompatibility), which could lead to a grease (mixture) that exhibits characteristics inferior to those of either grease before mixing. The mixing of incompatible greases will alter properties such as consistency, pumpability, shear stability, oil separation, and oxidation stability. Generally, when two incompatible greases are mixed, the result is a softening, which can lead to increased leakage as well as loss of other performance features.

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Get Smart with Oil Dispensing Containers

The oil can was in need of a major redo years ago. In this article, Noria's Jim Fitch discusses why and how you should "ban the can" and modernize your oil handling practices.
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