Automatic Lubrication for the People
Weir Minerals’ Accumin lubricators for use in mining equipment are designed to prevent bearing failures, reduce maintenance downtime and increase safety by decreasing the amount of manual interface required to keep equipment running, the company says. The lubricators are produced in 125 cubic centimeter gas-driven configurations as well as 120, 250 and 500 cubic centimeter electromechanically driven configurations. They can be deployed up to 5 meters away from the lubrication point, allowing easy access to the mount while dispensing a consistent dose of lubricant, regardless of ambient temperature. The system can be easily monitored via an LCD display, a flashing LED alert system and a transparent grease cartridge.
www.global.weir
API Motor Oil Guide
The American Petroleum Institute has published its Engine Oil Licensing & Certification System Motor Oil Guide. The guide provides a quick reference to the newest gasoline and diesel motor oil specifications and service categories, certification marks and service symbols. It also lists now- obsolete gasoline and diesel engine categories and distinguishes how old categories differ from new ones. The guide helps consumers more easily choose the correct licensed engine oil for their vehicle or fleet, the organization says.
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Water Washout Tester
Koehler Instrument Co. has developed the new K192X1 Water Washout Tester for Lubricating Greases. The device features integrated digital temperature control at 38 degrees Celsius and 79 C, a digital timer, a compact design and a large viewing window that enables the user to see the test being performed. The company claims that the K192X1 tester conforms to ASTM D1264 and ASTM D4950 test methods.
www.koehlerinstrument.com
Roll On
Global bearing manufacturer NSK has developed a new tapered roller bearing for use in electric vehicles. The new bearing offers long life even under conditions in which very little lubricant is present with increased seizure resistance, therefore improving transmission reliability and efficiency, the Tokyo-headquartered company says. The bearings enable the use of smaller lubrication systems and more compact e-transmission designs. They are also 10 percent narrower with 5 percent less mass than NSK’s conventional tapered bearings.
www.nsk.com