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Lubrication

Why is viscosity important for bearing lubrication?

January 10, 2019 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

viscosity

Lubrication — or, more correctly, improper or insufficient lubrication — is one of the leading causes of equipment failures in industrial applications. Without it, sliding, rolling, or meshing surfaces experience significant friction, heat, and wear, leading to increased noise, loss of accuracy, and reduced equipment life. One of the most important characteristics of a lubricant […]

Filed Under: Bearings, FAQs + basics, Featured, Lubrication

Klüber Lubrication now sells grease for small gears subject to high loads

December 1, 2018 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Klϋber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, introduces Klübersynth GE 14-151, a special grease for highly loaded small gears like those found in power tools. This product consists of a finely balanced combination of ester and synthetic hydrocarbon base oils with an aluminum complex soap thickener. Klübersynth GE 14-151 has a wide service temperature […]

Filed Under: Industry News, Lubrication Tagged With: klueber

New rail gearbox lubricant from Klüber Lubrication enhances cold-weather operation

November 8, 2018 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

gearbox lubrication

Klüber Lubrication’s new Klübersynth LEG 4 75 W 90 is a synthetic high-performance gear oil for rail vehicle gearboxes. Even in the cold, trains need to run smoothly and these vehicle gearboxes often operate under high loads. The new polyalphaolefin-based oil technology of Klübersynth LEG 4 75 W 90 provides a wide service temperature range, […]

Filed Under: Gears + Gearing, Lubrication, Mechanical PT

How to specify motion components for cleanroom environments: Part 2

September 5, 2018 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

motion components for cleanroom

In this two-part article, we cover the products, materials, and features that designers and engineers should specify when choosing motion components for cleanroom environments. In part 1, we looked at how to reduce particle generation due to friction between moving components. In this second part, we’ll look at another source of contamination — outgassing — […]

Filed Under: Actuators, Bearings, FAQs + basics, Featured, Gears + Gearing, Industrial Automation, Linear Motors, Lubrication, Motors

How to specify motion components for cleanroom environments: Part 1

August 29, 2018 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

motion components for cleanroom

In this two-part article, we cover the products, materials, and features that designers and engineers should specify when choosing motion components for cleanroom environments. In part 1, we look at how to reduce particle generation due to friction between moving components. Designers of automation systems are tasked with many competing demands, such as balancing cost and performance, […]

Filed Under: Actuators, Bearings, FAQs + basics, Featured, Gears + Gearing, Industrial Automation, Linear Motors, Lubrication, Motors

What’s unique about worm gear lubrication?

December 12, 2017 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

worm gear lubrication

Worm gears are used in various types of applications for their ability to provide very high reduction ratios and, in many cases, for their self-locking properties. But choosing the right worm gear lubrication involves more than just selecting the right viscosity. Most gear types, such as helical, bevel and spur, experience both sliding and rolling […]

Filed Under: FAQs + basics, Featured, Gears + Gearing, Lubrication

Power-transmission components and mechanical systems see three new trends

May 4, 2017 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Power-transmission (PT) components include essentials such as chain, springs, seals, and retaining devices, to name a few. There are three main trends that have dominated recent innovation in their design and application. New materials in mechanical parts continue to expand the applications in which all components operate effectively. Compression and wave springs are specified in […]

Filed Under: Brakes + Clutches, Featured, Industry News, Lubrication, Mechanical PT, Springs + Rings + Seals Tagged With: Spirol, thermoid

Wayne Products introduces intermittent-use oil skimmer

January 23, 2017 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Wayne Products now sells a Mini-Skimmer R.S., a belt-type oil skimmer that collects over a quart of oil per hour despite its tiny housing that measures just 3 x 3 x 2.75 in. Designed as an easy-to-use solution for small machine shops, Mini-Skimmer R.S. skims unwanted tramp oils from coolants, but can rest easily with the flip […]

Filed Under: Featured, Lubrication, Mechanical PT Tagged With: wayneproducts

Klüber Lubrication introduces water displacement fluid

July 18, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Klüber Lubrication, has introduced Klüberfood NH1 4-002 Spray, a water displacement fluid that is available in an aerosol spray for convenient application. The spray can be used as a penetrating oil to prevent seizures, for example, in the case of a thread and bolt. The oil can also protect metal machine surfaces subject to periodic […]

Filed Under: Lubrication, Mechanical PT Tagged With: kluberlubrication

How to choose an industrial lubricant

June 2, 2016 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

Kluber-chain-oil-power-transmission

by Bill Watson, Director of Application Engineering, Klüber Lubrication NA LP Choosing the right lubricant for an industrial power-transmission design can be a tricky task, because industrial lubricants come in many varieties and formulations, and many industries require lubricants that adhere to specific regulations and standards. Here are some tips to make the selection easier. […]

Filed Under: Lubrication, Mechanical PT Tagged With: Klüber

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