AS MODERN machines have evolved, so have lubrication systems and, as the oil film between system components is only a few microns thick – invisible to the human eye – it is essential to control and monitor contamination effectively, explains CP Lubricants.

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C.C. Jensen provides thorough oil management programmes, including oil analysis/management, contamination control, and off line filtration.

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The new Particle Pal Life self-contained portable measuring system from Filtertechnik builds on the success of the company's award-winning Particle Pal. This new offering provides real-time ISO cleanliness readings, together with water content and oil condition information for more than 500 commonly used oils – all within one compact kit. 

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Total Lubricants has launched LubInstitute, a certified training course designed to improve industrial operational efficiency and reduce costs.

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Manufacturing is recognising the relationship between oil condition and plant reliability. Leading institutions have been promoting the benefits of clean oil following decades of research. The emphasis is now with company engineers to implement strategies and maximise the benefits.

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Filtertechnik has developed what it describes as a world first with its new Particle Pal Life self-contained portable measuring system. Building on the success of the Particle Pal, this new offering provides real-time ISO cleanliness readings, together with water content and oil condition information for more thanr 500 commonly used oils – all within one compact kit. 

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A new report by Bosch Rexroth calls on engineers to implement regular oil analysis as part of a preventive maintenance programme.

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Vaisala's Moisture, Hydrogen and Temperature Transmitter MHT410 continuously monitors changes in high-voltage transformer insulating oil and provides accurate real-time measurements and trend data which facilitates reliable decision-making.

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Exol Lubricants has launched a new fluid analysis service to help eliminate the risk of machines failing prematurely.

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More than 20 years after Q8Oils first launched its Field Service Technician (FST) service, the company has introduced QCare – a major upgrade of the system that monitors the condition of Q8Oils' metalworking fluids and lubricants in applications such as turning, cutting and grinding.

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Between 70 and 80% of all hydraulic failures, that can lead to machinery failure, can be traced back to contaminated oil, according to Bosch Rexroth. The company believes lubricant analysis to be a vital part of modern maintenance and servicing.

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Q8Oils will be using its stand at Subcon 2014 (3rd to 5th June, NEC) to launch QCare, an upgrade of its Field Service Technician (FST) service, which monitors the condition of Q8Oils metalworking fluids and lubricants in a wide range of applications such as turning, cutting and grinding.

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ifm electronic has intrpduced its LDP sensor which is designed specifically for the analysis of particle concentration in oil for trend monitoring and display of the cleanliness levels according to ISO 4406:99 or SAE AS4059E.

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There are any number of sources of contamination in oil, but no matter where particles come from, their presence in hydraulic systems interferes with the ability of the hydraulic fluid to lubricate and causes wear to the components.

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Schaeffler’s FAG Wear Debris Check oil monitoring system indicates damage or wear to bearings, cages and gears within a gearbox or other industrial gear unit.

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