No two tribology applications are exactly the same. As such, Klüber Lubrication takes a precision needs-based approach in helping its clients determine the proper lubrication products. By: Stephen Sisk Oil is oil, right? There’s no difference. Try to take that position with a representative of Klüber Lubrication. ...
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Lubricant Maintenance — the Fountain of Youth
Feb 26Preserving oil cleanliness through proper filtration methods pays dividends. By: Michael Powers In recent years, the growing emphasis on finding alternative power sources that are renewable, affordable and sustainable have caused tremendous growth in the wind energy industry. Wind turbines, though basic, have key components that are difficult to access ...
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Twisting in the Warranty Winds
Feb 26Understanding and managing wind turbine warranty exposure is important pre-expiration preparation. PowerGuard Insurance Services provides pointers. By: Mike McMullen As the warranty expiration date on your fleet of wind turbines approaches, there are many questions to be asked and a range of risk management options you should consider. This process ...
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The Mobile Age of Service Technology
Feb 26Like it or not the mobile age is here, and wind turbine project owners and operators who leverage the available technology will maximize the return on their investment. By: Merritt Brown An attentive car owner knows his vehicle so intimately that he can easily sense when something isn’t quite ...
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A Virtual Toolbox of Technologies
Feb 26The BEAST tool from SKF simulates the behavior of a complete bearing, including cages, using a fully three-dimensional specialized tribological contact model. By: Greg Zimmerman Traditional design and verification procedures in developing a new product or improving upon existing technology can be time consuming, costly, and in some cases physically ...
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