Tribology & Lubrication Technology
 July 2010

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FEATURES

BEST PRACTICES

Strategic oil analysis: Instrument-based on-site lubricant analysis
Consider performing a detailed cost benefits analysis before determining what level of testing is right for your machinery.

COVER STORY

ISO 281:2007 bearing-life standard—and the answer is?
Every major industrialized nation in the world accepts the new bearing-life standard except the U.S. Why—and what does it mean for the industry?

TECH BEAT I 

Crack formation in 3D
Large-scale computer simulations are determining the mechanism of crack formation in three dimensions.

TECH BEAT II 

Heat-resistant nanoparticles
Researchers develop a new technique to stabilize nanoparticles at elevated temperatures.

TECH BEAT III 

Inorganic nanolubricant additive
New graphite technology improves lubricant performance and extends operating life.

SOUNDING BOARD 

STLE’s 2010 Annual Meeting
Please describe one valuable idea, technique, strategy, conversation, solution of piece of information you picked up at STLE’s 2010 Annual Meeting.

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