• Silent Assumptions of Bearing Reliability

    Silent Assumptions of Bearing Reliability

    There are several important silent assumptions of bearing reliability. However, before I address these assumptions, some even more basic assumptions and statements of fact must be established. Read More

  • The Most Important Lubrication Inspection: Abnormal Changes in Oil Level

    The Most Important Lubrication Inspection: Abnormal Changes in Oil Level

    A sudden change in oil level, either up or down, is a telegraphed alert that something is wrong. And, this “something” could potentially be serious. Deferring maintenance or ignoring this alert could lead to a costly repair and longer downtime in the future. The frequent examination of quality oil level sight glasses by trained inspectors… Read More