by Rachel | Sep 3, 2018 | Industrial
Rolling element bearings appear in a huge range of applications, and are among the most common equipment parts which require lubrication. They can range in size from a few millimetres to meters in diameter, and have load carrying capacity ranging from tens of grams... Read more >>
by Rachel | Aug 30, 2018 | Industrial, Oil & Gas, Oil Condition Monitoring
Managing offshore assets comes with a variety of challenges. Weather can affect supply, scheduling downtime can be difficult, and safety is a key consideration at all times. Proactive maintenance is crucial to prevent unscheduled downtime and lost production. Part of... Read more >>
by Rachel | Aug 29, 2018 | Industrial, Oil Condition Monitoring
Transformers are essential to most industries, providing power to site and sometimes specific pieces of equipment. A transformer failure can cause significant downtime, high repair costs and potential safety risks. Analysing your transformer oil can help to predict... Read more >>
by Rachel | Aug 21, 2018 | Metal Working
One of the main areas in the management of metalworking fluids is controlling contamination from bacteria and fungi. Preservatives are used within metalworking fluids and associated treatments to reduce harmful microbes. There are over twenty types of products which... Read more >>
by Rachel | Jul 25, 2018 | Energy
We often get asked if synthetic lubricants really are better. The honest answer is that it depends on the application, but in the case of wind turbines, it’s usually yes. The operating conditions of wind turbines come with extremes not experienced in your usual... Read more >>
by Rachel | Apr 27, 2018 | Metal Working
The UKLA and HSE released their Good Practice Guide for Safe Handling and Disposal of Metalworking Fluids in February 2018. The booklet provides guidance on how to maintain metalworking fluids to prevent ill health in machine shops. It addresses the preparation,... Read more >>
