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Contamination Control
Contamination in lubricating oils is the root cause of premature oil degradation and accelerated wear of machine components. Prevention and control of contamination is very often the most reliable means of preventing equipment failures.
 
Constant Level Oilers - Vented versus Non-vented
Constant level oilers have been utilized on process pumps for over 60 years. Over the years, advances in seal technology and more focus towards contamination control has brought forward new advancement in constant level oiler technology. In this paper you will learn the importance of maintaining proper level of lubrication with constant level oilers.
 
Maintaining Proper Quantity/Quality Lubrication in Horizontal Pumps
Proper lubrication in a process pump is critical to component’s function and longevity. Key points to obtaining proper lubrication: 1) lubrication fundamentals 2) how the pump is designed for providing lubricant to the bearing and 3) and surrounding environment. Some basic lubrication fundamentals, types of lubricant, and different methods currently used for providing lubrication to the bearing will be covered.
 
Effects of Aeration on Industrial Lubrication Equipment
Almost all lubricating oil systems contain some air. Air is found in four phases: free air, dissolved air, entrained air and foam. Free air is normally found trapped in a system, such as an air pocket in a dead leg of a piping system, and may have minimal contact with the fl uid. It can be a contributing factor to other air problems when lines are not bled properly during equipment start-up and free air is drawn into circulating oils.
 
Constant Level Oilers
Constant Level Oilers are design to maintain a predetermined oil level in a sump, which is necessary for proper lubrication. If the oil level drops below this point, the depleted oil is automatically replenished by the lubricator, returning it to its original level.
 
Thinking about a Change?
Although many types of lubrication methods are available for bearings in horizontal process pumps, the most widely used method is still oil sump lubrication. The most common form of bearing lubrication is direct contact.As the shaft rotates, the rolling elements in the bearing — typically steel balls — make contact with a controlled level of oil.
 
Effective Constant Level Lubrication
This article outlines the critical elements of oil sump lubrication, and how to properly select and use constant level oilers to ensure effective oil sump lubrication.
 
Micro-Improvement
Imagine tripling parts production while extending tool life and significantly reducing the use of cutting fluids, coolants or lubricants. It’s possible with a fluid-mist-dispensing system. With these systems, which have been around for many years, the lubricating fluid used makes up less than 1 percent of the air-fluid mixture. As a result, the lubricant is essentially consumed during machining. No residue is left on the machine or workpiece, nor is there any airborne mist.
 
Best Practices in the Application and Maintenance of Oil Sump Lubrication of Horizontal Process Pumps
Brad Rake is the Vice President of Technology and Market Development for Trico Mfg. Corp. In Pewaukee, Wisconsin. He received his degree (Design, 1978) from the University of Kansas, and has been involved in the pump industry for 10 years. Currently serving as the chairman of the Housing Technical Committee for the Hydraulic Institute, and a member of the Pumps and Systems Magazine Advisory Board, he is a recognized author and speaker on the subject of industrial equipment lubrication.
 
Prescription for Better Lubricant Health & Life
Just as maintaining a healthy lifestyle can result in a longer and higher quality of life for human beings, so it goes for
industrial equipment lubrication. Recently introduced products that protect lubrication should be considered as a part of
maintenance programs designed to keep equipment "healthy".
 
Optimizing Oil Sump Bearing Lubrication in Process Pumps
Anti-friction bearings in process pumps often, by design, utilize oil sump lubricated technology. As simple as this method is, there are many critical elements that will degrade the overall performance of the lubricant, resulting in premature component failure. Specification of lubricant type, bearing housing configuration, maintenance methods and condition monitoring are all key elements to consider for improved reliability of horizontal pumps used in pulp & paper, refining and chemical operations.
 
Bearing Protection Device and Equipment Reliability
To this day, important lubricant-application and bearing-protection issues are overlooked or misunderstood in the typical process-plant environment. Solid explanations are not widely disseminated and industry sacrifices potential equipment reliability For decades, constant-level lubricators have been the standard lubricant-supply system for huge numbers of bearing housings. They have been used on millions of centrifugal pumps, gear units, and electric motors with oil-lubricated bearings. However, certain types of constant-level lubricating devices require an understanding of how they function, and can be misapplied. When lubricators are misapplied, bearings could be deprived of lubrication and may fail.
 
Micro-Dispensing Cuts Lubricant Usage by 99%, Results in High-Value Dry Chips
Imagine being able to increase part production by three times while using a fraction of the cutting fluid, coolant, or lubricant; or, if you prefer, imagine gaining similar improvement in tool life.
 
Machine-Dedicated Viscosity and Moisture Analysis
Imagine being able to increase part production by three times while using a fraction of the cutting fluid, coolant, or lubricant; or, if you prefer, imagine gaining similar improvement in tool life.
 

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