Lubrication resources and articles
Practical articles on industrial and fleet lubrication, based on what I see in plants and shops across Northwest and Central PA. They cover oil analysis, contamination control, product consolidation, cold-weather performance, drain intervals and DEF.
Free: PA Plant Lubrication Checklist
A printable two-page checklist to walk your plant or shop and find the lubrication problems that cause downtime: storage and handling, contamination control, labeling, grease practices, oil analysis and winter readiness.
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How to start an oil analysis program at your plant
A step-by-step guide to starting oil analysis: which machines to sample, where and how often to sample, which tests to run, and how to act on the reports.
How to reduce the number of lubricants in your plant
A practical method to consolidate lubricants: inventory, group by spec, check compatibility, relabel and change over safely. Fewer products, fewer mix-ups.
Hydraulic oil contamination control: a practical guide
Particles and water cause most hydraulic failures. How to set an ISO 4406 cleanliness target, filter new oil, use breathers and verify with particle counts.
Cold-weather engine oil and grease for Pennsylvania winters
Which engine oil viscosity and grease to run in equipment that starts outdoors in NW and Central PA winters, and a winterization checklist for fleets and contractors.
How to extend oil drain intervals on construction equipment safely
Use oil analysis to extend engine and hydraulic oil drain intervals step by step: what to measure, when to stop, and how to stay within warranty.
DEF storage and handling for winter fleets
Diesel exhaust fluid freezes around 12°F. How to store, thaw and handle DEF through a Pennsylvania winter without contaminating your SCR system.
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