Lubrication
The drive to net-zero, sustainability and digital
Technologies create many new opportunities and challenges for the lubrication industry when it comes to sustainability.
The art of manufacturing grease
Research is ongoing to develop improved products and give them greater flexibility in manufacturing applications.
Emerging technologies advance condition monitoring techniques
Lubrication engineers extend machine life by integrating lab analyses with online-generated data.
How the NLGI HPM specification facilitates grease selection
Proper selection can be challenging as multiple criteria must be considered when selecting a lubricating grease.
Upcycling plastic waste into high-performing mechanical lubricants
A multi-institutional research team is working on upcycling plastic waste into liquid lubricants, including oil, hydraulic fluids, heat transfer fluids and greases.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles July 19-25, 2021
Articles about how to take lubrication problems in industrial manufacturing, predictive maintenance best practices, properly sizing surge protective devices, and more were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from July 19-25, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
How to tackle lubrication problems in industrial manufacturing
Lubrication maintenance in industrial manufacturing is a job that requires years of experience, SOPs, safety precautions and attention to detail.
What’s different about grease?
Greases lubricate about 90% of all rolling element bearings.
Intermediate storage and handling of lubricants
Storing and handling lubricants is a lot like running a kitchen. Cleanliness, inventory management and safety precautions ensure efficient operations and save time and money.
Review lubricant and grease storage and handling practices
Following safety protocols and procedures while handling lubricants is extremely important.
