Nov 22, 2019 | Industrial, Transmission
What is Gear Oil? Gears are found in a vast amount of the machinery we see today and are essential components as they perform several key functions including, gear reduction and adjusting the direction of rotation. But if a gear didn’t have a lubricant, it wouldn’t be...
Aug 16, 2019 | Grease, Industrial
Which Option is the Best for Your Industry? Selecting the best grease for a job requires narrowing down your choices by understanding what’s going to perform the best for your application. Not all application requirements are the same, and not all greases are...
Jul 23, 2019 | Grease, Industrial
The Anatomy of GreaseLubrication, whether achieved with oil or grease, follows the same basic principles; creating an oil film between two surfaces that move relative to each other. Reducing friction between such surfaces dramatically improves efficiency and reduces...
Jul 10, 2019 | Industrial
The Importance of the Right Cutting FluidSelecting the right cutting fluid is extremely important. Large amounts of heat are generated during the metal machining phase due to friction. To counteract this, cutting fluid is needed as it is designed specifically to act...
Jul 8, 2019 | Grease, Industrial
Grease is made up of three important components:GREASE = Base Oil + Thickener + Additives With the influx of new technology, it is extremely important to understand what you are putting in your machinery to ensure you get the right results. Our series of grease 101...
Jul 4, 2019 | Grease, Industrial
Grease or Oil?Many operators proclaim that they prefer oil over grease. However, then again, there are those who advocate grease above all else. In actuality, both trains of thought are backed by compelling arguments. It seems that for every point in support of each...
