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Weekly Technical Features
Weekly Technical Features
Each month, we'll provide access and links to a variety of resources on the month's topical focus. In addition, each week will go into a specific topic under that larger umbrella. For example, March was focused on Metalworking, but each week in March had a different theme - microbicides, health and safety, and so on.
Topics that we've featured so far have included: Metalworking, Bearings, Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Condition Monitoring, and Grease. See below for upcoming topics. Make a suggestion or provide resources by contacting Kara Sniegowski at klemar@stle.org.
Grease
See below for a full list of grease topics, or click on a topic of interest: Formulation, Manufacture and Properties, Wear, Predicted Life and Testing, Best Practices for Using/Applying Grease, and Applications and Case Studies.
Formulation, Manufacture and Properties
- Understanding Grease Construction and Function, article
- The Benefits of Balanced Formulations in Grease, podcast (audio) interview with Paul Grives, ExxonMobil
- 20 Minutes with Hank Kruschwitz
- A New and Efficient Way to Make Simple and Complex Lithium Greases, article
- Antiwear and Extreme Pressure Additives for Greases, article
- Development and Evaluation of Greases for High Temperature-High Speed Applications, article
- Effects of Grease Composition and Structure on Film Thickness in Rolling Contact, article
- Effects of Urea Grease Composition on the Seizure of Ball Bearings, article
- Enhanced Performance fo Pennzane Greases for Space Applications by Both Additive Formulations and Smooth Hard Coatings, article
- Evaluation of Thermal and Rheological Properties of Lubricating Greases Modified with Recycled LDPE, article
- Nature and Properties of the Lubricating Phase in Grease Lubricated Contact, article
- Oil-Thickener Interactions and Rheology of Lubricating Greases, article
- Viscoelastic Behavior of Greases, article
- Alkyl Imidazolium Ionic Liquids as Friction Reduction and Anti-Wear Additive in Polyurea Grease for Steel-Steel Contacts, article
- Conductive Lubricating Grease Synthesized Using the Ionic Liquid, article
- Study the Sensitivity of Solid Lubricating Additives to Attapulgite Clay Base Grease, article
- Synthesis, Characterization and Tribological Behavior of Neopentyl Polyol Ester-Based and Mixed Oil-Based Titanium Complex Grease, article
- Tribological Properties of CaCO3 Nanoparticles as an Additive in Lithium Grease, article
- Tribological Properties of Polytetrafluoroethylene, Nano-Titanium Dioxide, and Nano-Silicon Dioxide as Additives in Mixed Oil-Based Titanium Complex Grease, article
- The Effect of MoS2 on the Performance of Some Model Greases, article
- Fullerene Particles as an Additive to Liquid Lubricants and Greases for Low Friction and Wear, article
- Some Guidelines for Improving the Dehydration Process During Grease Manufacture, article
- Grease-Based Open Gear Lubricnats: Multi-Service Product Development and Evaluation, article
Wear, Predicted Life and Testing
Best Practices for Using/Applying Grease
- The Advantages of Greases, Worldwide article, TLT
- Lubricant Application: Grease Volumes and Frequencies, Best Practices article, TLT
- When to Regrease, TLT
- Clean Grease is not an Oxymoron, TLT
- Online Condition Monitoring of Greases, Worldwide article, TLT
- Spell It Out, Shop Floor article, TLT
Applications and Case Studies
- Bearings: Sealed-For-Life Bearing Applications: To Re-Lubricate or Not? | A Review on Grease Lubrication in Rolling Bearings | Grease Lubrication of Ultra-High Speed Rolling Contact Bearings | Starting and Steady-State Friction Torque of Grease-Lubricated Rolling Element Bearings at Low Temperatures - Part I: A Parameter Study and Part II: Correlation with Less-Complex Test Methods | Grease Lubricants for Spiral Groove Bearings | Out-Particles of Lubricating Grease in Rolling Bearings and Ball Screws
- Space: Improved Liquid/Grease Lubricants for Space Mechanisms | Relative Lifetimes of MAPLUB Greases for Space Applications | Performance and Analysis of Perfluoropolyalkyl Ether Grease Used on Space Shuttle Actuators - A Case Study
- Grease Lubrication of a Multiple-Branch Mechnanical System
- The Influence of Speed, Grease Type and Temperature on Radial Contaminant Particle Migration in a Double Restriction Seal
- The Rheology and Hydrodynamic Analysis of Grease Flows in a Circular Pipe
- Tribological Study of Grease Lubricated Plastic Wormgear for Automotive Applications
- A Grease-Lubricated Hydrodynamic Bearing System for a Satellite Flywheel
- The Analysis of Mechanical Variables Influencing Fretting Corrosion in Grease Lubricated Bearings
- Greases for Steel Mill Lubrication
- Now How Do I Get It Off? Removing Perfluorinated Polyether Greases
- Locomotive Traction Motor Armature Bearing Life Study
Condition Monitoring
See below for a full list of CM topics, or click on an individual topic of interest: Basics, Test Selection, Use and Data Interpretation, Filters & Filtration, or Examples, Applications and Case Studies.
Oil Analysis Examples, Applications and Case Studies
Filters & Filtration
Test Selection, Proper Use and Interpreting the Data
Basics/Background
- Maximizing the Benefits of Fluid Analysis, includes How to Select A Fluid Analysis Lab
- Oil Analysis: Past, Present and Future, Part I and Part II
- 'I just dropped in to see...', On Condition Monitoring
- The ABCs (and AA) of Lubrication Analysis, On Condition Monitoring article by Jack Poley
- Monitoring Machines or Oils? Worldwide article by R. David Whitby
- A Little About RCM, Lube Fundamentals
- CM - The Land of Acronyms, Lube Fundamentals article by Robert M. Gresham
- Condition Monitoring - The Land of the Acronym (includes an acronym table for ease of use!), Lube Fundamentals
- Condition Monitoring Data Interpretation (Archived Webinar) - a good base to set up your knowledge about data interpretation, presented by Evan Zabawski
- Machinery Oil Analysis, book by Larry A. Toms and Allison M. Toms. Read the review - the book on oil analysis, if you're looking to create a solid foundation of knowledge and understanding of the topic.
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
See below for all our topics, or click on an individual topic of interest: Basics, Fluids and Fluid Selection, Fluid & System Use, Wear and Challenges, Filtration, Fire Resistance, Applications & Case Studies.
Applications & Case Studies
Fire Resistance
Filtration
Fluid & System Use, Wear, and Challenges
Fluids and Fluid Selection
Basics - to get familiar with hydraulics before we get into specific topics
Bearings
Bearing Design, Sourcing & Selection
Bearing Failures, Damage and Extending Bearing Life
March 2012: Metalworking
Click here for resources: Microbiology, Additives, Health & Safety, MWF Management. Or download the entire list.
MWF Management
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Health & Safety, Mist
- Tribology & Lubrication Technology
- Online Education
- Event Highlight: UEIL Symposium on MWFs
- Annual Meeting Highlights
- Featured Education Courses: Principles of Metallurgy (co-hosted by ASM International and STLE), instructor: Michael Pfeifer, Industrial Metallurgists, LLC, held Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - Listen to the interview with Michael | Metalworking Fluids 125 - Health, Safety and Microbiology, includes instructors: Terry Williams, Al Eachus, Fred Passman, Eugene White, and John Howell, held Wednesday, May 9, 2012
- Books of the Week
- Links of the Week
- Blast from the Past
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MWF Additives
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Microbiology, Microbicides and MWFs
- Articles from Tribology and Lubrication Technology, Tribology Letters and Tribology Transactions
- News Note: STLE provided a technical briefing to select EPA personnel. In particular, STLE focused on technical issues pertaining to formaldehyde-releasing biocides, mist control and waste treatment. The goal is to help EPA produce informed, technically correct regulations. The briefing was made by STLE members Dr. Fred Passman and Dr. Neil Canter. Watch for details in the June issue of TLT.
- TLT Articles
- Annual Meeting Highlights
- Register for the Education Course taking place on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 – Metalworking Fluids 125 – Health, Safety and Microbiology. The course instructors include: Terry Williams, Al Eachus, Fred Passman, Eugene White, and John Howell.
- Webcast Recording (free access): MWF Hot Topics Education Course Summary Presentation, presented by Neil Canter in a technical session at the 2011 Annual Meeting
- Commercial Marketing Forum Presentations, from past Annual Meetings | View the list of this year's presenters, and sign up to give your own presentation!
• Arch Chemicals, Inc.: New Antimicrobial Technology from Arch Biocides
• Arkema Inc.: Arkema and Metalworking
• LANXESS Corp: Newly Approved Biocide for Lubricant Applications
• LANXESS Corp: PCMC - The Classic Preservative for MWFs and Lubricants
• Lonza: Lonza’s New Antimicrobial Technology
- Books of the Week – Metalworking Fluids, 2nd Edition by Jerry P. Byers. Read the review | Handbook of Biocide and Preservative Use, by H.W. Rossmoore | See the full list
- Upcoming Event: March 8, 2012, SCAQMD/ILMA Symposium - MWF and VOC - Today and Tomorrow – this joint symposium will cover Rule 1144 – Metalworking Fluids and Direct-Contact Lubricants. You can attend in person, or attend the webcast for free. View the agenda | Register
- Other resources and articles on microbiology and metalworking fluids:
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Upcoming Dates/Topics
September 2012: Synthetics, Lubricants & Additives
October 2012: Wind Energy and Wind Turbines
November 2012: Engine, Drivetrain & Automotive
December 2012: Green, Biobased & Environmentally Friendly Fluids
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