Category: Lubricant Handling & Storage
Jim Fitch authored articles & papers
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Lubricant Quality – How Does the Chain of Custody Affect It?
Lubricant users are increasingly inquiring about the cleanliness and lubricant quality of new oil deliveries. This trend is logical and probably unending as the maintenance field becomes more aware of the linkage between contamination and machine reliability. Yet there has been legitimate concerns raised by some lubricant suppliers regarding this trend. Read More
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Make the Lube Room Your Lubrication Command Center
For any plant seeking lubrication excellence, there needs to be a visual starting point that sets the stage for what’s to come elsewhere in the facility. There is no better place for that than the lube room. In fact, I’ve never heard of a plant exhibiting excellence in machinery lubrication that doesn’t also exude excellence… Read More
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Ban the Can: Sealable, Reusable Oil Containers Are Smarter Option
The oil can was in need of a major redo years ago. It was grossly outdated in terms of modern views and needs relating to lubrication and machinery reliability. Read More