Elevated Copper Levels in Oil Analysis Reports-Doug's Tip of the Month
What can High Copper Levels mean?
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Doug Vrooman
Why Use Calcium Sulfonate Greases? - Doug's Tip of the Month
Calcium Sulphonate Complex (CaS) greases do not function like other greases. In most greases, the thickener releases the base oil to provide elastohydrodynamic lubrication in a bearing load zone. A Calcium Sulphonate (CaS) thickener is more like a gel. The base oil and gelled CaS thickener form a permanent emulsion.
Hydraulic Systems & Equipment - Doug's Tip of the Month
Quality hydraulic fluids have advanced formulations, high VI and the most advance additive packages to provide operating and maintenance benefits for increased productivity and less downtime. T
Doug's Tip of the Month - Oil Analysis Flagging Limits
An oil analysis report contains results on as many as 40 different parameters that each have acceptable ranges identified. The type of oil, its formulation, how it should be maintained, and the operating conditions all are considered when evaluating an oil sample and setting acceptable ranges. Also considering the type of equipment and the operating environment is just as important.
Final Drive Train Oil - Doug's Tip of the Month
Fluid Management - Hydraulic Oils
A common question amongst maintenance personnel is around the life expectancy of our Hydraulic Oils in their machines. For the most part, many maintenance personnel say that they expect a very short time because of the aggressive environment surrounding the manufacturing equipment.
Maintaining Proper Oil Levels - Doug's Tip of the Month
Maintaining Proper Oil Levels in Reservoirs, Sumps, Gearboxes and Crank case