Do traveling salesmen still roam from farm to farm, selling magic in bottles, buckets and drums? When I was young, our neighborhood could depend on several visits per year from various “mouse milk” ...

I’ve had opportunities lately to talk with chemical engineers and mechanical engineers about greases and lubrication. Here are some tidbits that caught my interest: 1. Check with manufacturer’s ...

The optimal grease to use in power plant equipment is rarely contemplated by people other than truly dedicated operations and maintenance managers, and the workers on their teams who feel the pain ...

Lubricants in general reduce friction, dissipate heat, and help prevent corrosion. Grease is used when the lubricant must seal against contamination, or when it must stay in place because ...

Understanding the effects of lubrication formulations and accounting for the effects of mixing a replacement grease with the previously used product will help to maintain optimal bearing performance.

Many people change the oil in their vehicle rather than taking it to a shop. Some others, who have more mechanical knowledge, may delve into bigger preventative maintenance projects, such as changing ...

Greases and oils are inextricably linked to the human experience. Oil literally seeps from little holes in our skin. We put it in our hair. We use it to cook our foods. And most importantly, we use it ...

Low-noise level greases have been purified sufficiently so that there are no large particles that could enter into the load zone and cause rotating elements to bump and grind, generating noise ...

Article originally published on Noria.com. In simple terms, a multi-purpose grease can be defined as a grease combining the properties of two or more specialized greases that can be applied in more ...

The rapid development of electronic vehicle engines is driving innovation in automotive greases, since there is a need for lubricants that can withstand new, demanding working conditions. Lubricants ...

Lubricating products such as greases need to be workable in all environments that the application may be used. This can include extremely low temperatures such as farming equipment in Siberia, or ...

Anchor winches, cranes, level winders and other equipment exposed to the elements on the deck of a vessel ay look good with a thick, consistent layer of grease, but appearances can be deceiving. In ...