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Q: How Does A Lubricant Reduce Friction And Wear Between Moving Solid Surfaces?
Interior of Air Compressor
A: Before answering this question, let’s look at how friction and wear occur between moving machine parts. Solid surfaces that appear smooth and polished to the naked eye are actually rough and craggy. Tiny peaks...
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Q: Is It Possible To Prevent The Oxidation Of A Lubricant?
Dirty Lubricant Petri Dish
A: Oxidation, the chemical reaction between a lubricant and oxygen, cannot be avoided, but you can slow its progression. Since heat is a major catalyst that tends to hasten oxidation, minimizing a lubricant’s exposure to...
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How To Interpret Your Oil Analysis Report
Writing Lab Data
Oil analysis reports contain vital information about the condition of a lubricant and of the equipment in which the lubricant is being used. By nature, these reports are complex. They are dense with data and...

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