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View this email in your browser.   In This Issue        » Oil Sampling Caution » Conventional vs Synthetic Oil » Contamination Ruins Stored Grease » Rub Oil Between Fingers for Oil Change Clue? Oil Sampling Caution When possible, don't take oil samples from cold systems. Samples that are consistently collected from cold systems will have altered concentrations of wear metals, contaminants and other insoluble suspensions. When at rest, anything heavier than the oil will begin to settle. It takes only two minutes for a 20-micron particle of babbitt bearing metal to settle one-half inch in an ISO 22 bearing oil. If unavoidable, cold systems should be labeled as such. Join us in Chicago on June 8-10 for Level I Lubrication and Oil Analysis training. Related Topic Pages: oil sampling, oil analysis Superior Performance - H1 Polyol Ester Chain Lubricants Inolex's Lexolube® FG-OCL H1 line features reduced smoke and deposits, higher temperature operation, less maintenance and lower energy consumption. Inolex also has HX1 base stocks and other ester base stocks available. Email | www.inolex.com Conventional vs Synthetic Oil Petroleum base mineral oils have some limitations, depending upon the type of base stock used, the level of additives blended, and the operating conditions encountered. This article includes case studies where switching to synthetic lubricants made sense. Read the article ... Win One of 50 Clear Grease Guns! During the month of May, enter for a chance to win a Clear Grease Gun® from Lubrication Engineers. It's the simple, cost-effective solution for eliminating grease cross-contamination. Limited time only. Click here to win. Contamination Ruins Stored Grease From the book "Lubricating Grease Guide" Contaminants can deteriorate greases. Unless containers are tightly sealed, prolonged storage increases the possibility that contaminants will enter stored product. The most prevalent contaminant is moisture, which can enter apparently sealed containers of grease, rusting the containers and changing the product. Some greases, such as soda soap greases, tend to soften when contaminated with water. On the other hand, traces of moisture have been known to cause clay greases and calcium complex greases to become firmer. Appearance changes in storage are not a common problem but can become evident if oxidation causes the surface to darken, if air slowly leaves the product improving clarity, or if water causes the grease to become hazy. Read more about "Lubricating Grease Guide" The Essentials for Best-Practice Lubrication PMs and Inspections Daily one-minute inspections and using the right PMs are highly effective in a lubrication program. In this session at Lubrication Excellence 2010, you'll learn the techniques of these essential inspection practices. Lubrication Excellence Learning Sessions Rub Oil Between Fingers for Oil Change Clue? What should the oil feel like between your fingers when it's too dirty and in need of a change? This article explains the secret behind this technique. Read the article ... White Papers Des-Case-Lube Storage & Handling Tips for World Class Contamination Control Reliability Starts With Precision Shaft Alignment Noria Training Calendar JUNE 2010 Introduction to Machinery Lubrication and Oil Analysis June 8-10 - Chicago,  IL JULY 2010 Introduction to Machinery Lubrication and Oil Analysis July 27-29 - Seattle, WA Oil Analysis Basics July 13-15 - Louisville, KY AUGUST 2010 Introduction to Machinery Lubrication and Oil Analysis August 10-12 - Columbus, OH Oil Analysis Basics August 10-12 - Portland, OR Reliable Plant 2010 August 31 - September 2 - Nashville, TN Calendar | Courses | Online Training | Certification Explore Our Topic Pages Wear Debris Analysis Oil Flushing Filter Carts Lubrication Programs Oil Oxidation Oil Reclamation Full Topic List     Follow us on twitter   Lube-Tips™ is published by: Noria Corporation, 1328 E. 43rd Ct., Tulsa, OK 74105 USA. (918) 749-1400 Lube-Tips is also published in Spanish. Because results will vary widely based on a number of factors, Noria Corporation cannot warrant the results of any information within this e-mail. ©2010 Noria Corporation » Receive your own subscription to Lube-Tips   » Machinery Lubrication Magazine » Browse Topics » ReliablePlant.com » Book Store » Buyers Guide » Lubrication Glossary   This email was sent to abelkefa.oils@blogger.com by newsletters@noria.com because you signed up for this mailing list. To ensure delivery of emails to your inbox, please add newsletters@noria.com to your address book or safe sender list. If you are having trouble viewing this email, click here. to Unsubscribe to future emails. To Report Abuse click here.   Privacy policy 1328 E 43rd Court Tulsa, OK 74105