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Creating an Engineering Specification for Lubrication Excellence
These days an increasing number of companies are trying to achieve a state of lubrication called “lubrication excellence.” Others might call this “world-class” lubrication. Read More
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The Power of Truthful Assessments in Jumpstarting a Reliability Transformation
By Jim FitchMachinery Lubrication Magazine One of the best examples of courage is the man who asks to hear what he doesn’t want to hear. While it’s human nature to fear or dread bad news, the wisest among us will frequently ask for it. Why? Because winners change what losers want to leave the same. Read More
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A New Look at Criticality Analysis for Machinery Lubrication
For any given machine, how critical is its reliability? What if it failed suddenly and catastrophically? What would be the consequences – lost production, expensive repairs, fatality? Criticality is the logical starting point for all reliability initiatives. Read More
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Will ISO 55000 Change the Definition of Lubrication Excellence?
This past year I’ve been spending a lot of time studying the possibilities of ISO 55000, especially its long-term impact on the lubrication field. I was a bit skeptical at first. Read More