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ACHIEVING EFFICIENCIES THROUGH PRACTICES & PRODUCTS

REAL-WORLD SUCCESSESFeatures8 The Benefi ts Of Lubrication Certifi cation Professional-development rewards run deep for both end-users and suppliers. Ray Thibault, Contributing Editor

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MAINTENANCE LOG20 Ease Of Use Highlights New Condition-Monitoring Tools As this overview of technologies points out, today’s maintenance technicians and operators have access to capabilities that were previously limited to monitoring specialists. Jane Alexander, Editor, with Paul Michalicka, SKF USA Inc.

ICML CERTIFICATION SERIES22 Industrial Lubrication Fundamentals: What’s In A Lubricant? (Additives) � ese packages are added to your lubricants to help them do all that you want them to do. Ken Bannister, Contributing Editor

THE CORPORATE REPORT

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6 From Our Perspective

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29 Info Highway

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We’re Moving(and so are you)

Jane alexander, editor-in-chief

as someone who is preparing to leave one long-time home, so to speak, and move to a new one (more on that later), you might think I’m writing this column with a heavy heart. I’m not. Although Contrib-uting Editor Ray Thibault has announced that his article in this

issue is the last regular one he’ll write for us, we’re by no means saying so long. Instead, we say thanks so much, Ray, for nine years of great articles in LMT and its predecessor, Lubrication & Fluid Power. We’re hoping to see more of him, from time to time, when LMT is ensconced in its new digs: That would be Maintenance Technology & Asset Performance magazine and a power-packed, all-things-lube portal now under construction.

The November/December 2013 issue is, in fact, LMT’s last as a stand-alone print publication. Starting in February 2014, it will come to you every other month as a supplement in Maintenance Technology & Asset Performance (which, if they don’t already have one, current LMT print-edition subscribers will automatically receive a subscription to).

This move is a no-brainer for us: We’ve been considering it for some time. As we all know, lubrication and its associated technologies and methods are among the most important factors in assuring the levels of asset performance that today’s industries crave. LMT’s home in Maintenance Technology & Asset Performance magazine sets in place an ideal one-stop shop from which to deliver the type of comprehensive best-practice and product information that helps lubrication-management professionals successfully support their organizations’ quest for equipment and process reliability.

Those of us on the LMT team thank you for your loyalty over the years. We’re also very excited about seeing and serving you in our new home. Stay tuned. You’ll be hearing from us soon. LMT

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MY TAKE

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FROM OUR PERSPECTIVE

Ken Bannister, Contributing Editor

As I recently watched a commercial for a Broadway-style production of I Love Lucy, I began to chuckle at the thought of my

favorite episode of that iconic 1950s-era TV show. “Job Switching” featured Lucy and Ethel (played by comediennes Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance) trying desperately to succeed at their jobs in a chocolate factory. Their task was to take choco-lates off a conveyor belt, wrap them and put them back on the belt. Simple, yes? Not if you were Lucy Ricardo!

As the belt moved ever faster, the two women struggled to keep up. They didn’t have a chance, though, as they were unaccustomed to the work and speed of the equipment. To compensate, they resorted to various (funny) ways to take care of the unwrapped chocolates. Alas, Lucy and Ethel were untrained and unprepared for a work situa-tion that literally overloaded their ability to cope. (Enjoy the chocolate factory scene yourself by calling it up through your Web search engine.)

Sadly, I’m often reminded, via reports of and experience with asset failures, of similar inci-dences in the real world: A series of events or communications will have overloaded a main-tainer’s or operator’s ability to cope, surpassing the limits of his/her cognitive bandwidth. This scenario is akin to asking an individual who only has a dial-up modem to make decisions and perform as if he/she is working with a 4G, high-speed Internet connection.

As the maintenance industry loses its highly experienced workforce through attrition and retirement over the next few years, we can’t expect a broken vocational-educational and apprentice-ship-training system to replace them at the same quality level. Thus, we must prepare to work with personnel that have less cognitive bandwidth than we’ve been accustomed to. Fortunately, there are a number of things we can do. In fact, much of the problem lies in the way job tasks are written—especially PM job tasks.

Many instructions don’t contain adequate information, and many people don’t have enough experience or bandwidth-knowledge to carry out an intended task. For example, a typical call to “lubricate as necessary” is highly subjec-tive—and often will result in no action being taken. If a job task is to be effective, it must be imme-diately actionable and written in an objective manner spelling out, in this case, exactly what to lubricate, when to lubricate and what to lubricant with. This approach eliminates the “crystal ball” decision-making requirement that can tax the cognitive bandwidth of even very knowledgeable and skilled personnel.

Another area of change involves effectively planning and scheduling work for maintain-ers—and not allowing them to plan and schedule their own work. Otherwise, a maintainer is forced to logistically prepare for the job by choosing and obtaining parts and tools, setting up a safety plan, communicating for access to the job, etc., when his/her only job is to perform the repair. Worse yet is when maintainers are expected to autonomously choose and prioritize their own work from a pile of work orders with no direction or information to make that choice and no plan-ning and scheduling training. That’s a difficult task for the most experienced among us.

The bottom line is that a little change in thinking up front can prevent many types of “Lucy and Ethel at the chocolate factory” work-force problems in the future! Good Luck! LMT

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The Importance Of Cognitive Bandwidth

Work situations can overload an

untrained and unprepared

worker’s ability to to cope.


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REAL-WORLD SUCCESSES

Ray ThibaultCLS, OMA I, OMA II, MLT, MLT II, MLA II, MLA III

Contributing Editor

This article is an updated follow-up to the author’s article in the 2011 March/April issue of LMT.

The Benefi ts Of Lubrication Certifi cation

Professional-development rewards run deep

for both end-users and suppliers.

Certifi cation programs are an important aspect of countless profes-

sions. For example, in our personal lives, when we require informa-

tion from a doctor or accountant, we want to deal with someone

who will provide good information in a competent manner. There

can be a wide range of competence among professionals, however: How

do you know you’re getting the correct information for your situation?

A service provider who has been certifi ed in his/her respective fi eld

through rigorous preparation and the passing of a diffi cult exam could

have a substantial edge over a provider who hasn’t. That doesn’t mean

that all certifi ed professionals are more competent than their non-certi-

fi ed counterparts. A recognized certifi cation, though, can often help the

individual who earned it receive stronger consideration from prospective

patients, clients and/or employers. The same holds true for certifi cations

in industrial areas—like lubrication.

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Certifying organizationsPresently, there are two major certifying organizations for lubrication related activities:

1. The International Council of Machinery Lubrication (ICML) was formed in 2000 to promote competence in the fi eld of lubrication through the development of certi-fi cation standards. All of its certifi cations are in compli-ance with ISO 18436-4 or ISO 18436-5.

2. The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) was established in 1944 as the American Society of Lubrication Engineers and later changed its name.

Each organization offers a number of certifi cation pro-grams that have been described in my earlier article (and in Contributing Editor Ken Bannister’s “ICML Certifi ca-tion Series” that’s been running this year in LMT). I will only be discussing the two most common certifi cations for each organization.

ICML certifi cation programs. . . The most common lube certifi cation is that of Machinery Lubrication Technician Level I (MLT I) offered by the ICML. Designed primarily for plant lubricators performing day-to-day lubrication activities, this certifi cation program is international in scope and offered in 10 different languages. Table I outlines the areas and competencies that the MLT I exam measures:

Table I. Areas of Competency Measured by ICML’s MLT I Exam

Requirements for taking the MLT I exam include two years of post-secondary education or on-the-job training in maintenance or lubrication. Sixteen hours of documented training in machinery lubrication are also required. The 100-question exam requires the candidate to score 70% to obtain the certifi cation. The cost is $200. There is a one-month waiting period to retake the exam.

The MLT I certifi cation has greatly elevated the compe-tence of lubricators, resulting in more effective lubrication programs. There are currently 6032 people who hold MLT I certifi cation—which translates into a 75% growth from 2011, when there were 3435 certifi ed MLT I certifi cations. These numbers speak volumes in terms of this program’s success. The well-known companies listed in Table II are among the organizations that have supported MLT I certifi cation to promote better lubrication practices and establish world-class lube programs in their facilities. (Note: While the numbers refl ect all ICML certifi cations in these companies, most are, in fact, MLT I.)

Table II. Major Companies with Substantial Numbers of ICML-Certifi ed Personnel (Note: While reported data refl ects all ICML certifi cations in these companies, most are MLT I.)

Oil analysis is another area of ICML certifi cation—with Machinery Lubrication Analyst certifi cations for levels I, II, and III. MLA I and MLA II the most popular. Currently, there are 4177 certifi ed individuals (mainly MLA II). Table III shows the areas of competency measured by ICML’s Machinery Lubrication Analyst exam. This certifi cation has been adopted by many oil-analysis laboratories, as well as by end-user companies that have large oil-analysis programs. The cost is $200 for the exam.

The benefi ts of lubrication certifi cation can best be summed up in three words: credibility, confi dence and competence.

Certifying organizationsPresently, there are two major certifying organizations for lubrication related activities:

1. The International Council of Machinery Lubrication

2. The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers

Each organization offers a number of certifi cation pro-grams that have been described in my earlier article (and

The Benefi ts Of Lubrication Certifi cation

Company Individuals ICML-Certifi ed

Georgia Pacifi c 435

Cargill 396

Rio Tinto Group 227

International Paper 170

Dupont 167Maintenance Strategy (5%)

Lubrication Theory (10%)

Lubricants (15%)

Lubricant Selection (15%)

Lubricant Applications (25%)

Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (10%)

Lube Condition Control (10%)

Lube Storage and Management (10%)



Table III. Areas of Knowledge Measured by ICML’s MLA Exam

STLE certifications programs...The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers offers the oldest certification—that of Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS), introduced in 1994. There are currently 1162 certified individuals worldwide (an increase of 27% since 2011). You must have a minimum of three years’ experience in lubrication-related activities to take this exam, which is currently offered only in English. (Work is progressing in offering the exam in other languages.) The cost is $470 for non-STLE members and $350 for members. There is a one-year waiting period to retake the exam.

The CLS exam was originally developed to certify manu-facturing plant personnel involved in lubrication, such as lubrication engineers—which were popular around the time the exam was introduced. That focus, however, is not particularly relevant now, as very few lubrication engineers remain in manufacturing plants. Instead, CLS certification has become popular with supplier marketing and technical personnel, in that it helps provide a competitive advantage in the sale of industrial lubrication products. This certification has become important for plant lube specialists overseeing lubrication programs. This exam covers 16 areas. Table IV. Topics Covered by STLE’s CLS Exam

Chevron made a commitment over 10 years ago to have most of its technical sales personnel and marketer/distribu-tors CLS-certified. It currently has 89 CLSs—more than any other lubricant company. ExxonMobil is second with 70. Both Chevron and ExxonMobil have promoted CLS with their distributor/marketers and have many more certified individuals outside of company employees. For example Parman Energy, a large Chevron marketer, has 12 CLS-certified people on staff. Two of the second-tier lubricant companies after the majors have also made commitments in the area of CLS certification. Schaeffer Manufacturing and Lubrication Engineers have been very successful in devel-oping training programs to help their personnel achieve certification. Currently, Schaeffer has 42 CLSs and Lubrica-tion Engineers has 38.

Oil-analysis labs have found CLS certification beneficial because it demonstrates an overall knowledge about lubrica-tion. (Some large projects have required at least two CLSs on staff to bid.) ALS and Polaris with 13 and 8 have the largest number of CLSs.

The Oil Monitoring Analyst (OMA) certification is also offered by STLE. With 410 certified individuals today, it’s the Society’s second most popular program after the CLS. That number reflects an increase of 30% since 2011. The OMA certification is specific to oil analysis. To take the exam, one must have 16 hours of oil-analysis training (which can include in-house company courses). Furthermore, those taking the exam must have one year of active employment utilizing oil analysis. The cost is the same as for the CLS ($470 for non-STLE members and $350 for members). There also is a waiting period of one year to retake the exam.

Several years ago, Chevron embarked on a program to make its field people more competent in working with customers on the use of oil analysis as a condition-moni-toring tool. This program has resulted in Chevron now having 40 OMA-certified individuals (not including its lubricant marketers). The company has more OMAs than all other major lubricant manufacturers combined. The major oil-analysis laboratories have utilized OMA certification for their staffs as well. Polaris and Analysts, Inc., have the most OMA-certified personnel—at 16 and 13 respectively.

Reaping the rewardsICML and STLE have both seen substantial growth in certifica-tion of lubrication professionals (which should continue well into the future as companies—end-users and suppliers alike—realize the importance of technically competent individuals admin-istrating the use and sale of lubricants. How well certification can pay off from both demand- and supply-side perspectives is reflected in the following examples and remarks.

■ Lubrication Fundamentals ■ Fluid Conditioning■ Storage, Handling and Application of Lubricants■ Monitoring and Reducing Consumption of Lubricants■ Gears■ Bearings■ Seals■ Fluid Power■ Lubricant Manufacturing■ Pneumatics■ Transportation Lubricants■ Metalworking■ Solvents and Cleaners■ Problem Solving■ Lubricant Analysis■ Lubrication Programs

Lubricant Roles and Functions (4%)Oil-Analysis Maintenance Strategies (4%)Oil Sampling (29%)Lubricant Health Monitoring (21%)Lubricant Contamination Measurement and Control (25%)Wear Debris Monitoring and Analysis (17%)


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■ “First and foremost, it is the confi dence to go educate the rest of ‘our’ world on lubrication best practices and asset management that passing these exams provides to

our group. With these certifi cations, we are confi dent that we now know more than 95% of the people we deal with on a daily basis about lubrication reliability and world-class contamination control. This ability to educate the masses on lubrication best practices leads to sales generation without the use of a sales pitch. The people who ‘don’t know what they don’t know’ now have a better understanding of how a world-class lubrication reliability program can fi nd hidden profi ts within their facility. Asset management actually means something now! Without these type certifi cations for our consultant and management group, we would not have the competi-tive advantage we currently enjoy as an organization in the world of industrial lubrication.”

■ “Since I have gained my CLS, my confi dence, as well as my reputation within the industry, has grown. Today companies actually call me to assist with their lubrication programs in design and trouble shooting. Rarely am I called in to just ‘sell’



lubes. I am sought after as an information source in building a Lubrication Excellence Program.”

■ “The most surprising thing that the CLS has done for me is with our competition. I was at a trade show where another salesman was giving a seminar. I asked him if I could attend. He was very gracious and said of course. While he was giving his seminar on lubrication, he recognized me and mentioned that I had my CLS. He said he was still studying for his and it was a great accomplishment. He invited others to ask me questions, too. We actually were able to answer all questions posed. The CLS does garner respect from those who know what the designation is!”

■ “I initially took the CLS 14 years ago in 1999 after working in the lubricant business for three years. Preparing for the exam on my own was a challenging undertaking, but passing it gave me confi dence when calling on customers who had been around lubricants all of their working lives. I knew it would show them that I had a level of profes-sionalism that many others who would call on them

didn’t have. I even have one manufacturing customer that uses the CLS certifi cation as a guideline as to whether he will take the time to meet with other sales people. I also wanted the certifi cation because I knew that one day I would be calling on someone who would have the CLS, and how would it look if I didn’t have it?”

■ “I have been selling lubricants for over 20 years. It wasn’t until I received my CLS that I became a lot more successful. Previously I sold on price and didn’t have the technical skills to call on certain industries such as construction and power generation. After the CLS I was able to get into accounts that previously turned me away. The training and hard work I did in preparing for the CLS exam resulted in dramatically increasing my technical competence and confi dence, which resulted in a large increase in sales.”

■ “Because of the training I received in obtaining my CLS, I was able to solve a gearbox problem at a large potential account. The solution to this problem resulted in sales, which increased my yearly compensation by 39%.”

It’s a fact of life: The lubricants business is declining. Companies that survive will be those with quality products and a high level of technical service. Technical service starts with the technical skills of the sales representatives to help the customer solve problems. These days, end-user organizations are relying on lubricant suppliers to make decisions that can directly impact the bottom line. Making the wrong decision can result in equipment failure and expensive machinery downtime. Is it any wonder, therefore, that companies want to work with the most compe-tent people possible?

End-users across industry are under more time pressures than ever before—and they certainly don’t have inordinate amounts of excess

time to spend with sales people. That goes double for sales people who are considered to be “peddlers.” Demon-strating little technical competence, peddlers give the lubrication industry a bad name, and make it diffi cult for competent reps to get appointments with plant personnel who remember bad experiences with unprepared, technically defi cient sales people.

One way a sales person can get in the door is by a having a certifi cation demonstrating technical knowl-edge in the lubrication fi eld: Plant personnel who can deal with a certi-fi ed individual have more confi dence their time will not be wasted.

Lubricant sales people need to elevate themselves along the following continuum with their accounts:

If you work in a lube-related sales area, let’s hope you’ve never been referred to as a “peddler.” Your goal should be to partner with your accounts as a “problem-solver.” That will require you to develop technical skills for solving your customers’ problems.

Although obtaining a certifi cation demonstrates technical knowledge, it doesn’t guarantee success. I’ve seen certifi ed individuals who never improved their technical skills. Years of experience don’t always translate into technical competence. Some people can claim 30 years experience, while others may have one years’ experience 30 times over. Who would you rather deal with? For yourself, certifi ed or not, you need to continue learning.

. . . RT

Getting The Sale:Be A Problem-Solving Partner And Keep On Learning

Peddler Vendor Supplier Partner



ConclusionLubrication is a key component in achieving the highest level of equipment reliability in all industries but in some cases is relegated to a secondary role. We need more technically compe-tent individuals both using and selling lubricants. Training is very important in improving technical skills. Training should be combined with accountability—through demonstration of knowledge gained by passing a certifi cation exam.

Certifi ed individuals are able to earn more money. A recent survey conducted by Machinery Lubrication magazine found that ICML-certifi ed plant personnel earned 7% more than their non-certifi ed peers. A survey conducted by STLE in 1996 and published in TLT magazine indicated that CLS-certifi ed distributor sales representatives earned on average 30% more. It pays to be certifi ed. Also, there is a matter of pride that you have elevated yourself to the top of your profession, but remember to continue to learn and grow.

The benefi ts of lubrication certifi cation can best be summed up in three words: credibility, confi dence and competence. In some ways, though, the road to becoming

certifi ed can be more important than the certifi cation. That’s because knowledge gained in passing the exam will help candidates become more effective in their jobs. LMT

AcknowledgementThis is my fi nal regular article for LMT. I’ve been writing for this publication under its current title and its former one (Lubrication & Fluid Power) for nine years. I don’t know where the time went. I enjoyed very much trying to impart some of my knowledge, and hopefully provided some measure of help in your lubrication endeavors. I learned a great deal from writing the articles and thank you for reading them. I appreciated your comments. Feel free to continue to contact me as shown below.

Long-time Contributing Editor Ray Thibault is based in Cypress (Houston), TX. An STLE-Certifi ed Lubrication Specialist and Oil Monitoring Analyst, he conducts extensive training for oper-ations around the world. Telephone: (281) 250-0279. Email: [email protected].

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CORPORATE REPORT 2013

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Air Sentry is an advocate of Reliability Centered maintenance—teaching and assisting customers in improving facilities and maintenance programs, conducting plant surveys and increasing awareness to improve lubrication practices and reduce main-tenance costs. By providing devices designed to keep dirt and moisture out of lubricating fl uids and fuels, Air Sentry products ensure longer fl uid life. This extends the life of critical machinery and equipment, and signifi cantly reduces costs for equip-ment repair and replacement, and unplanned downtime.

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The OilSafe® Visual Lubrication Management System from Fluid Defense Systems is the company’s easy-to-implement,

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Providing a Range of Benefi ts Customizable, visually intuitive labels ensure consistent fl uid identifi cation throughout the manufacturing envi-ronment. The OilSafe Work Center provides safe, compact bulk storage and contamination control to promote best practices for lean manufac-turing, 5Rs, 5S and OSHA® right-to-know compliance. In-line fi ltration and precise-pour transfer containers simplify maintenance and safeguard workfl ow. As a result, plants benefi t from a complete system that covers the entire process loop and works with any existing maintenance process.

“Our OilSafe transfer containers and labels have long been the industry standard to reduce contamination and spills. We recognized a need in the market to add bulk storage and dispensing to create a fully integrated system for managing lubrication from delivery to point of application,” explains John Gillian, Chief Executive Offi cer for Fluid Defense. “That’s why we’re proud to introduce the OilSafe Work Center.”

The OilSafe Work Center is the only modular, scalable bulk system of its kind. Each tank has its own pump and built-in fi ltration to prevent fl uid cross-contamination and keep fl uid storage areas organized, clean and free of the 55-gallon drums that are commonly used. According to Gillian, “It’s a safe and reliable solution that helps compa-nies across the world instantly establish bulk-storage best practices on the plant fl oor and prevent the ineffi ciencies, downtime and lost production that can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.”

Serving a Range of ApplicationsThe OilSafe Work Center has been successfully implemented in applications such as manufacturing, mining, food and beverage, defense and more. Available in multiple confi gurations, each system is customizable to suit the application and budget. The scalable, plug-and-play design extends the life of the Work Center, minimizing downtime and increasing effi ciency. In addition, the palletized, fully assembled pods allow for quick set-up and effi cient transport.

After years of delivering strong results, OilSafe has become the recog-nized standard in several key industries. Fluid Defense’s dealer network has a distribution reach into more than 45 countries and is partnered with world-class suppliers.

To learn more about the OilSafe Work Center and the OilSafe Visual Lubrication Management System, visit www.oilsafe.com.

OILSAFE by Fluid Defense2001 Greenfi eld RoadMontgomery IL, 60538Ph: 630.280.8930www.oilsafe.com


The only modular, scalable, bulk-fl uid storage solu-tion of its kind, the OilSafe® Work Center can prevent costly ineffi ciencies, downtime and lost production.



Royal Purple LLC

Royal Purple was founded as an industrial lubricants company by John Williams, a pioneer in developing

synthetic lubricants. In the early 1980s, Williams was asked by an oil produc-tion company to solve chronic bearing failures in their large compressors. He set out to produce a lubricant with the ability to handle the extreme demands of equipment.

New Lubricant TechnologyWilliams’ work resulted in a new addi-tive technology that fortifi ed lubricants with an unusually high fi lm strength capable of protecting rotating-equip-ment components under extreme operating conditions. In addition, the technology had exceptional oxidation stability for long oil life and provided outstanding protection against rust and corrosion in both wet and high temper-ature applications. This new additive technology—called Synerlec®—became the cornerstone of the Royal Purpleproduct line. Synfi lm® GT is one of the innovative products that uses Synerlec technology.

Versatility

◆ Synfi lm® GT is Royal Purple’s most versatile lubricant. In the appropriate viscosity grade, it is recommended for use in gas and steam turbines, centrifugal compressors, pumps, vacuum pumps, blowers, bearings, gears, worm gears and more. It is a long-life, high-fi lm-strength, energy-effi cient, synthetic lubricant that signifi cantly increases bearing life and equipment reliability.

◆ Synfi lm GT gains its performance advantages over competing mineral and synthetic oils through its supe-rior blend of synthetic base oils plus Royal Purple’s proprietary Synerlec additive technology. This unique

additive technology is proven to make equipment run smoother, cooler and quieter, as well as more reliably and effi ciently.

Performance Advantages

◆ High Film Strength: Synfi lm GT pro-tects bearings far beyond the ability of other turbine oils, carrying signifi -cantly greater loads.

◆ Long Oil Life: Synfi lm GT has out-standing oxidation stability that greatly extends oil change intervals while keeping equipment clean.

◆ Saves Energy: Synfi lm GT has an extremely low coeffi cient of friction that is proven to save energy over conventional oils. In rotating equip-ment these savings frequently exceed the total cost of the oil within several months making what was once an oil expense a profi t.

◆ Excellent Corrosion Protection: Synfi lm GT’s tough oil fi lm forms an ionic bond on metal surfaces, which acts as a preservative oil during shut-down and provides instant lubrica-tion at startup.

◆ Synthetic Solvency: Synfi lm GT’s natural solvency cleans up dirty equipment and keeps it clean.

Though the Synfi lm GT formulation has the ability to reliably lubricate many different types of equipment, Royal Purple produces a complete range of high performance lubricants for nearly every industrial application.

Royal Purple LLC1 Royal Purple LanePorter, TX 77365Ph. 888.382.6300www.royalpurpleindustrial.com


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Developed and patented in the Netherlands by Mr. Jan P. de Baat Doelman, Scalewatcher technology was introduced to the European market in the 1980s. With immediate market success, Mr. Doelman brought the technology to the United States and applied for and received a patent in 1991. From that moment, Scalewatcher North America has been on the fore-front of environmentally sensitive water treatment. Located in Oxford, Pennsylvania, Scalewatcher North America continues to lead the industry in descaling products that do no harm to the environment.

Scalewatcher North America focuses on the elimination of scale and the problems associated with scale build-up. Industries know the costs involved in keeping their capital investments

running smoothly. Scalewatcher is there to help. Scaled cooling towers, chillers and associated equipment can negatively impact a company’s bottom line, and not just in cash. The caustic chemicals used to remove scale only create more problems with the environ-ment. Your company can “GO GREEN” and stay within your budget.

If our product does not work for your application, we will buy it back! With our “Performance Guarantee,” you never have to worry about losing cash on a product that does not work.


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U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission

U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmis-sion, LLC is a leading manu-facturer and supplier of state-of-the-art power

transmission and motion control products and is a global leader in roller and conveyor chain produc-tion. U.S. Tsubaki is the largest global subsidiary of Japan’s Tsuba-kimoto Chain Company, which was founded in 1917. Today, Tsubaki’s products are marketed in over 70 countries. U.S. Tsubaki’s corporate headquarters and main distribu-tion warehouse are just outside of Chicago in Wheeling, IL, and it has full manufacturing facilities in Holyoke, MA, and Sandusky, OH. In addition to this it has service centers strategically located in Los Angeles, CA; Dallas, TX; Atlanta, GA; Philadelphia, PA; and Anoka, MN.

The TSUBAKI name is synony-mous with excellence in quality, dependability and customer service. An intense focus on research and development, along with constant modernization of its production facili-ties are among the key components in Tsubaki’s ability to successfully meet the ever-changing needs of the marketplace. Leveraging its vast, inter-national network of corporate and industrial resources, U.S. Tsubaki offers customers the fi nest power transmis-sion products in the world. According to the company, it is well positioned to meet the challenges of the 21st century and beyond as it strives to be the “Best Value” supplier in the industry.

Tsubaki’s global presence affords the company with unprecedented oppor-tunities to market advanced new prod-ucts and technologies, and to utilize the intellectual assets of what it character-izes as “some of the brightest minds in business and engineering from around the world.” This strength, combined with its continuous improvement of

quality and processes, has U.S. Tsubaki poised for lasting growth now, and well into the future.

U.S. Tsubaki’s industrial group is currently comprised of four busi-ness units: the Roller Chain Division, Engineering Chain Division, Power Transmission Components Division (which includes Sprockets) and the KabelSchlepp Cable & Hose Carrier Division.

The Roller Chain Division provides some of the most versatile products on the market. Tsubaki innovations have yielded popular problem solvers such as self-lube Lambda® series chain, corrosion-resistant Neptune® chain, fatigue-resistant Super Chains, and rugged Energy Series™ oilfi eld chains and attachment chains.

The Engineering Chain Divisionoffers heavy-duty chains designed specifi cally to meet the demanding needs of a vast array of industries—all designed to prolong wear life under rigorous operating conditions. They use various grades of steel, heat-treated to precise specifi cations and assembled

with accurate press-fi ts to withstand the requirements of today’s powerful, high-production equipment.

Tsubaki Sprockets are built from top-grade, heat-treated carbon steel to offer long wear life, resist abrasion and withstand heavy shock loads. Precision manufac-turing at their ISO-certifi ed facili-ties ensures that every U.S. Tsubaki sprocket stands up to critical design specifi cations and meets the highest quality standards.

Tsubaki’s Power Transmission Components line includes all Tsub-akimoto products other than chain and sprockets. A partial list consists of belts, cam clutches, actuators, dampers, overload protection and reducers.

The KabelSchlepp Division pro-duces world-class cable and hose carriers in a wide range of sizes and types for a variety of environ-ments. From lightweight micro-

sized mono cable carriers to enormous super-duty steel chain designs, Tsubaki KabelSchhlepp has the perfect solu-tion for any application. Wherever shorter production times, faster instal-lation, higher machine cycles, longer service life and better overall value are desired, Tsubaki KabelSchlepp can help.

*Tsubaki is an ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14000 registered company.

U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC.301 E. Marquardt Dr.Wheeling, IL 60090Ph: 800.323.7790www.ustsubaki.com





Des-Case understands the impor-tance of fl uid cleanliness and the role it plays in helping equipment

investments last longer. For more than 25 years, we’ve pioneered solutions to help maintain lubricant quality specifi c to your applications. Featuring designs unparal-leled in the marketplace, Des-Case products are used wherever lubricant life and perfor-mance are essential to daily operations.

Industry-Leading Manufacturer of Desiccant Breathers◆Continuous innovation: Des-Case invented the desiccant breather and continues to design new innovations.◆Widest variety of high-value solu-tions: From small gearboxes to large hydraulic systems or storage tanks, Des-Case breathers are engineered to last and are matched with your specifi c needs.

A Full Line of Fluid-Handling Products & Adapters◆Easily customizable: Des-Case fi ltra-tion systems can be easily confi gured to your exact needs. Larger systems are also designed to your specs.◆Rugged design/thousands of options: Des-Case systems incorporate smart technology to make contaminant fi ltration a simple task, requiring less equipment and labor, while reducing system contamination.

Lubrication Transformation: Putting Best Practices into Practice◆Consultation services and in-depth training: We specialize in helping compa-nies pinpoint lubrication issues and iden-tify ways to address them, including plant surveys, one-day best-practice overviews and intensive training classes with ICML certifi cation options.

◆A knowledgeable team: Our Lubrica-tion Transformation program is man-aged by lubrication engineers with years of in-plant experience. Visit our Website to learn more about how we can help you take the next step in your best-practice journey.

Whenever you’re in need of contamina-tion control, you can count on Des-Case to provide the right products and services to keep you up and running.

Des-Case Corporation675 N. Main StreetGoodlettsville, TN 37072Ph: 615.672.8800www.des-case.com

NSK’s Asset Improvement Program (AIP) provides real answers to real problems. Our

AIP program is not a disguised attempt to sell you so-called “solutions”; it is in fact, a well-proven platform that combines your own knowledge of the working environment, culture, processes and problems in your busi-ness, with the engineering expertise and innovation of NSK. Our solu-tions are quantifi able and measureable in terms of lowered costs, increased effi ciencies, and reduced downtime; resulting in increased profi tability.

What makes NSK’s AIP program different and more successful is the close working dialogue we have with our clients to identify and understand the problems that affect them, as

well as the impact of these problems on their business fi nancially. We are committed to helping solve problems that are costing you valuable time and money, by offering you a real opportu-nity to unlock additional profi tability through improved machine reliability and increased working knowledge.

Our AIP program works with you through a structured, pre-planned approach called the AIP Value Cycle. The Value Cycle consists of fi ve stages: Situational Analysis, Value Proposi-tion, Value Implementation, Value Measurement and Shared Best Prac-tice. NSK progressively works with you at every stage of the AIP Value Cycle to help you see the potential savings available and ensures that you achieve the stated benefi ts.

For more information on how NSK’s AIP Program can benefit your company, including real-world industry success stories, go to: http://www.nskamericas.com/cps/rde/xchg/na_en/hs.xsl/AIP.html.

NSK Corporation4200 Goss Rd.Ann Arbor, MI 48105Ph: 800.675.9930www.nskamericas.com

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These innovations include durable vibration analyzers, portable lube-analysis kits, versatile stroboscope/tachome-ters, non-contact thermometers and many more. Leveraging such tools, users can perform a range of basic monitoring activities and obtain valuable data on operating conditions with regard to the following issues:

Vibration Maintenance technicians and machine operators can now take vibration readings during routine inspections using powerful handheld analyzers. One type, for example, takes both overall velocity and enveloped acceleration readings at each point on targeted machines. The velocity vibra-tion measurements are automatically compared with pre-programmed ISO standards, triggering an alarm when the measurements exceed the guidelines. The enveloped acceleration measurements are compared with established bearing vibration guidelines.

This analyzer is extremely durable and rated for use in industrial environments. Weighing less than a half-pound, the device fi ts in a pocket or on a tool belt and can be easily carried on inspection rounds.

Lubricant qualityMonitoring oil samples in the fi eld has long been standard practice, but grease analysis has usually proved diffi cult. The introduction of modern grease-analysis kits, however, makes quick evaluation more feasible and affordable than in the past.

In a recent case, a pulp and paper mill in Brazil imple-mented on-site grease analysis to speed up decision-making and reduce costs. The facility already had a fully functioning lube-analysis program in place. Grease samples were collected and forwarded to an independent laboratory at a cost of almost $60 per sample. Testing was completed in about a week. But the turnaround time caused delays and affected plant operations.

Looking for a solution, the mill’s lubrication manager acquired two portable grease-test kits to let in-house personnel analyze fresh grease on the spot. The kits contained three different tests of grease quality: consistency, oil bleeding and contamination. No special expertise was needed to perform the tests—and they each required only 0.5 grams of grease for sampling. The testing was able to clear some samples immedi-ately and identify others that required lab analysis.

Ease Of Use Highlights New Condition-Monitoring Tools

As this overview of technologies points out, today’s maintenance technicians and operators

have access to capabilities that were previously limited to monitoring specialists.

Featuring streamlined designs and improved

factory-fl oor functionality, next-generation condi-

tion-monitoring instruments and devices stem

from advances in digital technology and electronics.

Typically lightweight and portable, they require no special

technical skills to operate. Personnel can, thus, become

profi cient in their use with little training and after only an

hour or two of practice.

Jane Alexander, EditorWith

Paul Michalicka, SKF USA Inc.

Condition-Monitoring Tools

FTypically lightweight and portable, they require no special

technical skills to operate. Personnel can, thus, become

profi cient in their use with little training and after only an

hour or two of practice.

Editor's Note: This article is based on one that fi rst ran in the November 2013 issue of Maintenance Technology.

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This on-site analysis program helped reduce the number of samples sent out for testing by 25%, which, in turn, helped cut overall costs. It has also given the mill greater control over lubrication decision-making.

Motion and speedTechnicians monitoring the motion of operating machines can turn to portable stroboscopes that “freeze” the move-ment of rotating or reciprocating machinery like fan blades, couplings, gear wheels and belt drives. Doing so allows machines to be safely inspected while they are running.

The latest offerings include a new instrument that func-tions as a dual stroboscope and tachometer (see Fig. 1). The device has a stroboscopic fl ash rate of nearly 300,000 pulses per minute, enabling it to monitor most high-speed applica-tions. Its ergonomic design allows users to set the fl ash rate in seconds. The versatility of this device is enhanced by a remote optical sensor that allows the tool to operate as a tachometer. In this mode, the instrument measures rotational speeds up to 300,000 rev/min with an accuracy of +.01%.

Fig. 1. This versatile stroboscope monitors the motion of rotating machines and, with the help of its optical sensor, can operate as a tachometer. (Source: SKF USA Inc.)

TemperatureThere are a number of new-generation devices for remotely sensing heat and thermal energy. These include noncontact infrared thermometers that provide accurate measurements from a distance. They incorporate an infrared detector to sense thermal energy radiating from operating machinery. The detector produces a signal that is translated into a reading on the device’s display screen.

One such thermometer has dual-laser sighting to precisely defi ne the area being measured. It senses temperatures ranging from -60 to 1000 C (Fig. 2). Users can program this instrument to emit audible alarms at specifi ed high or low temperatures.

Fig. 2. A non-contact infrared thermometer makes accurate measurements by sensing thermal energy radiating from machines. (Source: SKF USA Inc.)

Another heat-sensing technology, thermography, has also been improved—and become more affordable—over the last decade. Thermal cameras with imaging capabilities allow technicians to visualize machine hot spots from a safe distance. Some cameras can even operate unattended with images taken and saved at regular intervals.

SoundAir leaks in HVAC systems and other applications produce high-frequency sounds due to turbulence near the leak site—sounds that can be pinpointed by ultrasonic detectors. One such instrument has a sensor mounted on a long fl ex-ible tube, allowing access to hard-to-reach areas. It helps guide the operator to the loudest point, revealing the leak’s location. This detector is compact enough to use with one hand and requires no special training.

There are also handheld instruments for measuring noise levels in industrial facilities. The instruments, usually battery-operated, pick up sound using built-in microphones and indicate the sound level in decibels. LMT

Based in Ontario, Canada, Paul Michalicka is a North American Area Manager for maintenance products, SKF USA Inc.

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Industrial Lubrication Fundamentals: WHAT'S IN

A LUBRICANT?(ADDITIVES)

Domain of Knowledge Element #6

Ken BannisterContributing Editor

These packages are added to your lubricants to help

them do all that you want them to do.

Designing a lubricant requires the tribo-

logy chemist to start with a performance

specifi cation sheet outlining parameters

and conditions the lubricant must meet

and exceed in its fi nished commercial form.

Typical design parameters include:

■ Lubricant type (gear oil, hydraulic oil, etc.)

■ Application requirements (load, speed, bearing surface motion [sliding, rolling, combination], delivery method)

■ Lubricant quality (viscosity index [VI], lubricant life expectancy, selling point)

■ Operating environment (moisture, chemicals, ambient temperatures, etc.)

■ Operating temperature range

■ Biodegradability

These typical design parameters are technically known as the “Tribological System” within which the lubricant must perform. Lubricant type, application, quality and operating temperature range are primarily used to deter-mine an appropriate base stock that is then supplemented with a variety of lubricant additives to strengthen or modify the product’s characteristics to meet the finished design specification. Lesser-quality base stocks can be significantly modified to meet specifications with addi-tive packages.



Industrial Lubrication Fundamentals: WHAT'S IN

A LUBRICANT?What additives doAdditives play an important role in letting us know when the lubricant is no longer useful, as they are sacrifi cial in nature: Once depleted, the oil must be replaced or replenished again with the necessary additive(s). By monitoring and comparing the additive package “signature” of the virgin stock oil against a used oil sample through the use of oil analysis, we can tell when oil is degraded and ready to be changed.

Oil additives serve three functions: 1) to enhance; 2) to promote new properties; and 3) to suppress undesir-able base-oil properties. Different lubricant types require different formulation packages. Table I depicts which additive performs what function. Additives can be organic or inor-ganic compounds and, depending on their physical size, will dissolve in the oil (i.e. sub-micron) or remain as suspended solids. These solids are often visible to the naked eye when decanting new oils from one container to another.

Additive-package typesAlthough there are many additive types available to the lubricant chemist, the following 12 are used to make up the core additive package for most commercial lubricants.

1. Anti-Foam Agent. . .When a fl uid is moved quickly through a pumping action, it can entrain small air bubbles in the lubricant. These air bubbles are detrimental to a lubricant as air contains oxygen that will attack the base oil (see Antioxidant). Aerated fl uids can also cause pump cavitation. Also known as defoamants, or foam inhibitors, anti-foam agents are designed to increase a lubricant’s surface tension and enlarge the bubble size, allowing them to collapse more easily.

2. Antioxidant Agents. . . Oxygen is base oil’s primary enemy, especially at higher temperatures, when in combination with contaminants such as water can lead to sludge and viscosity thickening, tar, varnish and corrosive acid formation within the oil and on the bearing surfaces. Antioxidant agents, also known as oxidation inhibitors, can successfully improve oxidation

stability by more than 10 times by deactivating catalytic metallic contaminants and by decomposing any formed reactive hydroperoxides within the oil. The most common antioxidant is Zinc dialkyldithiophophate, or ZDDP.

3. Anti-Wear Agents. . . These types of additives activate when boundary lubrication conditions occur due to metal-to-metal contact under heavy loads and slow rpm. Agents such as ZDDP or Tricresylphos-phate (TCP) react chemically with the surface to form a softened ash-like lubricant fi lm.

4. Demulsifi ers. . .Known as emulsion breakers, these types of additives are used where water contamination is expected. They are designed to chemically prevent the formation of any water/oil emul-sion by altering the surface tension of the oil, allowing the water to separate easily and be drained off.

5. Detergents. . . Detergent-type additives are used where combustion takes place. They perform as a chemical cleaner to keep combus-tion surfaces free from harmful deposits and to neutralize any combustion acids. Developed specifi cally for crankcase and compressor oils, detergent additives are made up from over-base (alkaline) organic metallic soaps such as barium, calcium and magnesium.

6. Dispersants. . . Dispersant-type additives are also used in crankcase and compressor oils, often in conjunction with detergents. They chemically disperse and attach themselves to and suspend combustion and contaminant particles like dirt, soot, glycol and depleted additives, to extract them by the oil-fi ltration system.

7. Dyes. . .Used in transmission fl uids and greases, dye-type additives are used to help identify products and differentiate them from other lubricants.

Table I. Oil Additive by Function

Enhancers New Properties Suppressants

Anti-Foam Anti-Wear Pour Point Antioxidant Detergent Viscosity Improver Demulsifi er Dispersant Rust Inhibitor Dye EP Friction Modifi er



Table II. Typical Oil-Type Additive Packages* (courtesy of EngTech Industries, Inc.)

8. EP (Extreme Pressure) Agents. . .Sulphur, phopherous and chlorine additives are used to cause a chemical reaction that eutectically softens wear surfaces into a sacrifi cial metal soap that breaks away from the surface under high-load, extreme pressure conditions (thus reducing the frictional impact of metal-to-metal contact). Solids additives such as Molybdenum Disulphide (MoS2), Polytetrafl ouroethylene (PTFE) and graphite can be added to a lubricant to act as “sliding agents” and allow contact surfaces to move over one another with minimized contact under severe loading conditions with less surface degradation than the chemical additives.

9. Friction Modifi ers. . . Long-chain polar additives that have an affi nity for metal surfaces are added to crankcase and transmission oils to reduce the surface friction of lubricated parts in an effort to increase fuel economy.

10. Pour-Point Suppressants. . . Additives known as pour-point suppressants are used to prevent the formation of wax crystals in paraffi nic mineral oils at low temperatures. This, in turn, allows the oil to pour at lower temperatures.

11. Rust Inhibitors . . Also known as corrosion inhibitors, this type of additive forms a protective shield against water and corrosive acids to

stop the formation of corrosion and rust on ferrous, copper, tin and lead-based metals.

12. Viscosity Improvers. . .Viscosity improvers employ long-string polymers that expand as an oil’s temperature increases. This process serves to “thicken” the oil, or increase its viscosity. These additives are used to increase an oil’s serviceability over a wider tempera-ture range in multi-grade form and to bolster lower-quality base oils that have lower viscosity index (VI) ratings.

Table II details which additives are used in various oil types. Note: This table is provided for guideline purposes only! Always consult your lubricant supplier to determine which additives are actually used in the lubricant you have chosen to use. LMT

Ken Bannister is a certifi ed Maintenance and Lubrication Management Consultant for ENGTECH Industries Inc. Ken is the author of the “Machinery’s Handbook” Lubrication chapters, along with the best selling “Lubrication for Industry” textbook recognized as part of the ICML and ISO’s Domain of Knowledge. Ken also teaches numerous formal certifi cation preparatory training courses for the ICML MLT/MLA certi-fi cation and the ISO LCAT certifi cations. For more training information, Ken can reached at 519-469-9173, or by email at [email protected].


* Note: This table is provided for guideline purposes only! Always consult your lubricant supplier to determine the actual additive in your chosen lubricant.

Additive Bearing Compressor Crankcase Gear Hydraulic Transmission Turbine Oil Oil Oil Oil Oil Oil Oil

Anti-Foam

Antioxidant

Anti-Wear

Demulsifi er

Detergent

Dispersant

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Friction Modifi er

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Durable, Easy-To-Install Pail Lid

The PIG 5-Gallon Latching Pail Lid from New Pig is

designed to fi t both steel and poly 5-gallon pails. The durable, powdercoated steel lid opens easily and closes with a single latching hasp. A reinforced hinge, latching mechanism and nitrile gasket create a tight seal around the lid, helping to keep pail contents pure and decrease vapor emissions. In addition, a fast-latch ring makes installation easy.

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Lubrication System For Stamped, Drawn Material

Industrial Innovations’ Spra-Rite Alpha Lubricating System provides a solution for control-

ling lubricant application to stamped, drawn material or the tooling process, and is suited for smaller pressrooms and vanishing oil applications. The turnkey solution includes a controller, injector manifolds, stainless steel tank, nozzles and tubing. The process control module offers numeric programming for up to six injector valves as well as a “purge or test” feature. Each system comes with a fi ve-gallon stainless steel reservoir with a liquid regulator, air relief valve and strainer.

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Easy Locking Of Sprockets, Gears, Pulleys, Timing Cams And Rollers

According to U.S. Tsubaki, its extensive POWER-LOCK port-folio offers a simple and cost-effective solution to problems associated with keyed or machined drive shafts. Incorpo-

rating POWER-LOCK technology into existing and new designs provides increased shaft strength while reducing machining and maintenance costs. The company notes that POWER-LOCK eliminates backlash damage to keyways and specialty machined bores in applications that experience reversing loads or high torque. In addition, machining expenses associated with keyways, spline bores, steps and snap ring grooves can be removed from the equation. The easy-to-install device is suitable for locking large or small sprockets, gears, pulleys, timing cams and rollers.

U.S. TsubakiWheeling, IL


Grease For Lift-Truck Wheel Bearings

DayLube’s high-performance nano-ceramic

grease is suited for use on lift truck wheel bearings for frozen food processing and handling facilities. According to the company, the grease maintains its original viscosity and adhesion even after daily pressure washing. It operates in temperature ranges from -40 to 800 F, and the nano-ceramic particles remain intact to 2500 F. The NSF-H1 Food Grade Certifi ed grease has high load-bearing properties, a low dielectric constant, does not contain metal or silicone and is resistant to steam, acids and most chemical products.

Dayton Progress Corp.A MISUMI Group Co.Dayton, OH

its original viscosity and adhesion even after daily pressure its original viscosity and adhesion even after daily pressure

Single-Point Automatic Lubricator

Power Lube Indus-trial’s Greasomatic® is a programmable,

single-use, single-point automatic lubricator built to perform in a variety of applications. The lubricator offers capacity for seven time settings and a blocked line indicator, program-mable up to 12 months. It also features a sophis-ticated dial without the inconvenience of separate parts. A translucent window in the body allows monitoring of the lubricant level, eliminating potential waste. Greasomatic is corrosion-proof and suitable for EX environments.

PLI, LLCRacine, WI

mable up to 12 months. It also features a sophis-ticated dial without the inconvenience of separate


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Air Sentry® is a leading developer of contamination control products that keep particulate matter and excess moisture from the headspace inside gearboxes, drums, reservoirs, oil tanks, etc. that hold oils, greases, hydraulic fl uids, and fuels. Air Sentry breathers and adapters ensure longer fl uid life, better lubrication and lower maintenance costs.

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U.S. Tsubaki is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Roller Chains, Engineering Class Chains, Power Transmission Products and KabelSchlepp Cable & Hose Carrier Sys-tems. The Tsubaki name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability and customer service and support. An intense focus on research and development, along with continuously modernized production facilities and highly trained engineers allows Tsubaki to provide you with the right solutions for all of your application needs.

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Versatile Ultrasonic Data Collector

The SDT270DU ultrasound data collector from SDT Ultrasound Solutions fi nds

leaks, inspects electrical systems, predicts lubrication cycles for rolling element bearings, analyzes gearboxes and other slow-speed rotating assets, tests steam traps, assesses valve performance, reveals faults in reciprocating compressors, and more. Onboard memory stores data to a user-defi ned survey, and all stored measurements can be viewed on the LCD and transferred to UAS for trending, alarming, reporting and action.

SDT North AmericaCobourg, ON, Canada

Effi cient, Easy-To-Maintain Compressor

Ingersoll Rand says its new Centac C800 centrifugal air

compressor is built on the latest-generation centrifugal-compressor platform. An extension of the company’s Centac C1000 product line, the C800 is certifi ed as ISO 8573-1Class 0. Designed to minimize downtime and lower total cost of ownership, it features tapered polygon attachments to create a precision fi t and evenly distribute torque, as well as a simplifi ed oil-piping system with an integrated oil fi lter. According to the company, C800’s optimized components and systems reduce energy use by up to 6% at full load.

Ingersoll RandDavidson, NC

platform. An extension of the company’s Centac C1000 product line, the C800 is certifi ed as ISO 8573-1Class 0.


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