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Time to consider running bearings 'dry'?
Progress towards dry lubrication is borne out of the need for performance, quality, user-friendliness, cost reduction and eco-compatibility, says a supplier.
News from Kluber Lubrication GB, Nov 18, 2003
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Assembly gel made for elastomer components
A watermiscible gel is free of silicone raw materials and contains a corrosion inhibitor specially formulated for the oining and assembly process of rubber-elastic materials.
News from Kluber Lubrication GB, Nov 6, 2003
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Centralised lubrication increased calendar output
A major furniture manufacturer had a problem on their calendars and was looking for a centralised lubrication system to save labour and realise an increase in bearing life.
News from Kluber Lubrication GB, Nov 5, 2003
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Higher viscosity lubricant reduces pinion failure
Due to frequent pinion failures a power generation company switched to a higher viscosity product, after testing competitive offers, to lubricate mill gears and pinions.
News from Kluber Lubrication GB, Nov 5, 2003
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Grease solved conveyor clutch seal problems
A mojor UK confectionery manufacturer using an automatic programmable conveyor system on a 6 x 24h/week basis had clutch seal problems until a grease was suggested to replace oil lubrication.
News from Kluber Lubrication GB, Nov 4, 2003
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Chain drive gearbox runs smoothly again
Changing lubrication cured ongoing problems with chain drive gearboxes on a confectionery moulding plant production line so eliminating downtime and loss of production.
News from Kluber Lubrication GB, Nov 4, 2003
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Fluorinated oils withstand high temperatures
In high temperature chain ovens, fluorinated oils remain effective in extreme temperatures and are highly cost-effective as users are guaranteed reduced lubricant consumption.
News from R A Rodriguez, Oct 7, 2003
Oil coolers ensure high speeds are maintained
Oil coolers provide the optimum control of heat to ensure improved machine tool performance in the face of ever increasing demands for higher speed operation and improved levels of precision.
News from ZF Great Britain, Jun 30, 2003
Oil storage regulations change - are you aware?
Industrial oils supplier is offering an Oil Storage Audit for companies concerned by the implications of the new Oil Storage Regulations introduced on 1st March this year.
News from Castrol UK, Jun 3, 2003
Global expertise made available to lubricant users
Castrol has launched a new customer offer called Castrol AdvantageT, to ensure that its global expertise is available to manufacturing companies whether they operate internationally, nationally.
News from Castrol UK, May 13, 2003
Dry lubricants do not drip
Most plants have chain in one form or another for drive transmission, lifting, controlling or conveying, and would welcome a non-drip lubricant.
News from Kluber Lubrication GB, Apr 22, 2003
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Aerosol can sprays lubricant upside down
A general-purpose lubricant now comes in an aerosol that sprays upside down, and so simplifies the lubrication of difficult-to-access machine parts.
News from Ambersil, Apr 16, 2003
Brochure describes complete lubricants service
Designed to reduce overall maintenance costs a complete package of industrial lubricants and services simplifies the purchasing process and extend equipment life.
News from RW Greeff, Jan 31, 2003
Switch seals weep to avoid sticking
A low molecular weight silicon polymer overdose ensures continuous lubrication to prevent vandal-proof switches from sticking.
News from DP Seals, Nov 26, 2002
Using the right lubrication oils saves money
Energy consumption is a critical measure for modern businesses. Often overlooked is the energy saving potential from the use of high performance gear oils.
News from Kluber Lubrication GB, Oct 21, 2002
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Dry lubrication creates new perspectives!
What makes dry lubrication an efficient alternative to conventional lubricating oils is not only clean handling and precise metering, but also environmental compatibility.
News from Kluber Lubrication GB, Aug 22, 2002
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Graphite-free lubricants guard gears and pinions
The development of so called adhesive lubricants started about thirty years ago, in order to meet requirements made by the industry.
News from Kluber Lubrication GB, Aug 13, 2002
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Synthetics take over when mineral oils reach limit
Synthetic gear oils are used whenever mineral gear oils have reached their performance limit and can no longer meet the application requirements.
News from Kluber Lubrication GB, Aug 12, 2002
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Correct lubrication is important and critical
Optimised lubricant selection and management however is practically impossible without specialist in-depth know how and expertise.
News from Kluber Lubrication GB, Jul 22, 2002
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Lubrication change solves oven conveyor problems
Seven major bakeries had contacted a lubrication producer over major problems with oven conveyor chains. The solution may also be of interest to other industrial oven operators too.
News from Kluber Lubrication GB, Jul 9, 2002
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Lubricant standards change caused problems
Historically, a major UK mineral water processing company has used a mineral oil for lubrication of an air compressor, but a lubricants regulation change generated problems with new lubricants.
News from Kluber Lubrication GB, Jul 9, 2002
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Automated lubrication features long-life grease
Two companies have come together to manufacture a an automated lubrication system, filled with a high performance extended life grease designed for use in arduous and non-arduous conditions.
News from Ambersil, Jul 5, 2002
Lubrication switch saves bearing breakdowns
A major user of polythene extruders had a major problem of repetitive large taper bearing lubrication break-down, which was solved by switching to a grease lubricant.
News from Kluber Lubrication GB, Jul 5, 2002
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Lubricator keeps watch on pneumatic system health
Features of the Watchdog lubricator may reduce cost significantly, by increasing throughput, reducing downtime and capital equipment expenditure on replacing pneumatic systems.
News from APIL, Jan 25, 2002
Assessment of lubrication needs produced savings
Visteon Automotive Systems reckons that Shell Industrial Services saved it around $60,000 in the first year, following assessment by Shell of its lubrication needs three years ago.
News from Shell Lubricants, Sep 4, 2001
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