For most manufacturers, machine downtime can cost thousands or even millions of dollars. Small investments in preventive maintenance, however, can prevent downtime and pay for themselves many times ...

Machine and equipment manufacturers are feeling more pressure than ever to cut costs without sacrificing machine performance, a balance that can be difficult to achieve. OEMs often overlook a simple ...

This is the third and final report in a series, Selecting, Configuring and Lubricating Tapered Roller Bearings for High-Speed Machine Tool Spindles. The first installment is Selecting Tapered Roller ...

This dual-line automatic lubrication system features metering units that provide precise metering and lubrication intervals, even at low ambient temperatures and with large distances between the pump ...

Spreading the gospel of automatic-lubrication systems throughout the construction industry has been a matter of evangelism, not product innovation, according to Kenneth Walsh, who manages marketing ...

Improper lubrication is one of the leading causes of premature bearing failure, often resulting in unplanned downtime, equipment damage, and lost productivity. Achieving proper lubrication is not only ...

As equipment costs continue to rise — now more than 30% higher than pre-COVID levels, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors — construction companies are reevaluating how to protect and ...

Maintenance staff can easily check the lubrication system status on mobile devices or desktops and receive alerts when refills are needed. The system also intelligently monitors machine operation, ...