When asked if synthetic lubricants are better, the answer is, “For what?” #Synthetic oils excel in situations where they resist thinning at high temperatures and thickening at low temperatures. They also do not oxidize as rapidly. #MicrolearningMoment

Three-body abrasion in machinery happen when two surfaces that are separated by a lubricant film has a third body introduced that causes wear. This is why monitoring particle counts in oil samples is critical—small contaminants can lead to significant damage. #MicrolearningMoment

Recently, one of our customers avoided nearly $900,000 in losses by using our #lubrication program, which prevented a #gearbox failure. That’s a huge ROI – now how do we get our 401k accounts to perform the same? #MicrolearningMoment #OilAnalysis #Maintenance #Reliability

#MicrolearningMoment: Oxidation is a #chemical reaction between oil & oxygen, accelerated by heat, moisture & contaminants. This causes the #lubricant to thicken & lose protective qualities, increasing friction & wear. Regular #oilanalysis can detect this early & prevent damage!

#MicrolearningMoment In the early days, #baseoils were chosen based on what was readily available. As the industry evolved, refiners developed new methods to produce high-quality #lubricants from a wider range of #crudeoils—eventually even synthesizing base oils from natural gas.

#MicrolearningMoment Have you ever used corn starch to thicken a sauce? The corn starch adds no flavor but gives the sauce the thickness it needs. Grease is very similar. Learn more at https://t.co/OS2Sl42SqX #lubrication #oil #grease #maintenance #lubrication #reliability

#MicrolearningMoment Water compromises the performance of #lubricants through altering the oil's viscosity and load carrying capacity and excess moisture washes out additive constituents, leading to premature additive depletion. Want to learn more? https://t.co/55qNo54lX4

#MicrolearningMoment 🛢️ When collecting an #oilsample, ensure the machine is running or has been shut down for less than 10-15 minutes. Machines sampled cold are not a true representation of the state of the oil during operation. Learn more at https://t.co/JxkOuzCpNU.

Temperature affects key lubricant characteristics. According to the Arrhenius rate law, for every 10°C increase in temp, oil life is halved. Controlling temperature is crucial to prolonging #lubricant life. Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/tDUC3rSq4r #MicrolearningMoment @noriacorp

#MicrolearningMoment Many people think the ‘W’ stands for “weight”, because SAE 30 #oil is often referred to as 30-weight oil. However, the ‘W’ actually stands for “winter”. Learn more - https://t.co/CDrSsviNww #lubrication #maintenance #conditionmonitoring #reliability

#MicrolearningMoment 🛢️ Viscosity is the most important property of a #lubricant. Slow moving machinery needs thick #oil - some as thick as cold honey - and high speed and hydraulic machinery may need something as thin as water. https://t.co/6WRuEcmIBc. @stle_tribology

#MicrolearningMoment When reviewing #oilanalysis results using Inductively Coupled Plasma (#ICP), iron particles smaller than 5 microns are typically detected. But what happens when particles are larger than 5 microns? Check out the article ➡️ https://t.co/QgZ3LRDP2d

Did you know high levels of wear metals in #oilanalysis can indicate #activewear in equipment? #MicrolearningMoment An increase in #wearmetals may also mean there is an increase in the severity of wear, which is why we track the trends. Learn more at https://t.co/ehNxp0pA15

#MicrolearningMoment 🛢️ Oil Sampling programs need to be run consistently. #Compliance is measured by comparing scheduled samples to those actualized. Currently, the industry standard for compliance is low - beat the industry standard with #AssetWatch. https://t.co/gdrYFpfpkD