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Techni-grams

(By Category)

Lubricants Tips

The Importance Of Maintaining Proper Viscosity

OEM's Continue Attempts to Control Lube Sales

OEM's Treading On Free Enterprise

 

 

 

 

Maintenance Tips

Proper Lubrication of Chains and Cables

Winter Lubrication Check List

Troubleshooting Grease Guns And Pumps

 

Greases

What Is Molybdenum Disulfide?

High and Low Temperature Grease Guidelines

What Is A Complex Grease?

Defining Timken OK Load

Who Determines What Grade Of Grease To Use

The Evolution Of Multi-Purpose Grease

Grease Compatibility

Gear Oils

Multi-Functional Gear Oils Bridge The Gap For Industrial Gear Oil Users

Moly Suspension Greatly Enhances Gear Oil Performance

Trends In Industrial Gear Oils (1)

Trends In Industrial Gear Oils (2)

Summary Of Types & Causes Of Gear Failures

Clarifying GL-4 & GL-6 Gear Oil Classifications

Potential Causes of Gearbox Noise

708 Consolidates Many Industrial Products

 

 

Engine Oils

Engine Oil Not Just An Expendable Fluid

Oil Sludge Continues to Plague Numerous Auto Manufact.

Meeting API Specs with SWEPCO 306 15W-40 and 305

306 15W-40 Approved For Mack EO-M Plus

GF-4 And 5W-20 Engine Oils...Are They Good For Consumers?

EGR Technology Adding To Vehicle Prices

Examining Increased Engine Oil Consumption at Change Over

High Mileage Oil for Old and New Cars

 

Fuel Improvers

Diesel Fuel Additive Labeling Compliance

Some Common Questions and Answers on ULSD

New Approach to Cold Flow Treatment of Diesel Fuels

More on "Bio-Fuels"

Today's Fuels & Fuel Injection Systems Need Improvers

Fuel Dilution

Fuel Treatments For Diesel Fuel Storage

Low-Sulfur Fuel Problems

Clearing The Air On Diesel Fuels

Is Bio-Fuel The "Cure-All" For Diesel Owners?

Even Diesel Fuels Marketed As "Premium" Need Fuel Improvers

 

Transmission Oils

Today's Transmissions Need Superior Oil And Used Oil Analysis

Proper Wet Brake Maintenance

 

 

Compressor Oils

The Basics of Compressor Air/Oil Separators

Troubleshooting Compressors

Proper Changeover Procedures Can Help Eliminate Problems

Refrigeration Compressor Lubrication Requirements

 

 

Hydraulics

Potential Misuse of Hydraulic Oils in Centralized Lube Systems

Maximizing Hydraulic Efficiency

Choosing the Right Hydraulic Fluid

The Importance of High V.I. and Multi-Grade Hydraulic Oils

Readily v. Inherently Biodegradable Hydraulic Oils

 

Metalworking Fluids/Cutting Oils

Proper Preparation And Maintenance Of Metalworking Fluids

Laboratory Oil Analysis Tips

Why A Lubricant May Fail To Lubricate

The Importance Of Laboratory Oil Analysis (LOA)

Silicon...It's Bad News For Oils!

Reporting TAN vs. TBN

High Copper Levels Used In Oil Analysis

Update on TAN vs. TBN

Miscellaneous

Pinpointing Bearing Overheating Problems

ISO vs. SUS Viscosity

Increasing Bearing Life

Food Grade Lubricants Continue To Evolve

Automated Food Processing Facilities Have Specialized Needs

Lubricant Additives

Foaming and Aeration of Lubricating Oils

Industry Update - February 2003

Tips From The Field On Fords And Chevys

The Role of Independent Lubricant Manufacturers

Energy Savings Program=Calculated Savings

Chemistry of Petroleum

Paraffinic Base Stocks

Viscosity Index Improvers (Modifiers)

Viscosity Index...Natural versus Artificial

Can You Filter Out Oxidation?

Lubricant Additive Infomercials

 

 


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