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Podcast: Innovations in Lubrication featuring Bennett Fitch

Mar 1, 2023

By: Editor

Wes and Bennett discuss what an innovative lubrication program looks like today, their predictions for where lubrication is headed in the coming years and what... Read More »

LubePM, Noria’s New App Product

Oct 20, 2020

By: Editor

The New LubePM™ has arrived! Introducing both LubePM.com and the LubePM mobile app (available on the App Store and on Google Play). Developed by Noria... Read More »

Adding Grease to Blocked Lube Lines

Oct 13, 2017

By: Editor

Adding grease to a blocked lube line can create serious contamination and safety risks. In this video, Noria’s David Dise explains why you should never... Read More »

Justifying a Lubrication Program

Sep 19, 2016

By: Editor

Many organizations mistakenly believe they do not have enough money or resources to implement a lubrication excellence program. In this video, Noria’s Alex Meza explains... Read More »

Noria Among Oklahoma’s Top Workplaces

Jan 20, 2016

By: Editor

Noria Corporation was recently named among the top workplaces of 2015 in a survey of Oklahoma companies conducted by The Oklahoman and Philadelphia-based research firm... Read More »

The Truth About Varnish

Dec 4, 2015

By: Editor

Varnish is a common problem in machines that operate at high temperatures. It occurs when oil cooks to the surface of machinery components. In this... Read More »

Document Your Lube Routes

Dec 4, 2015

By: Editor

Documenting routine tasks such as regreasing bearings or changing the oil in gearboxes is an essential part of an effective lubrication program, but very few... Read More »

What Oil Filters Can Tell You

Dec 4, 2015

By: Editor

Oil filters are a wealth of information. They can provide important clues about the health of your machines and your oil. In this video, Noria’s... Read More »

Microscopes: A Simple Diagnostic Tool

Nov 19, 2015

By: Editor

Often overlooked by plant personnel, a microscope is a simple tool that can help you understand what is happening inside your machine. In this video,... Read More »

Selecting High Speed Grease

Nov 19, 2015

By: Editor

High-speed applications like fans, blowers and pillow-block bearings often use the wrong lubricant, especially when they involve greased components. These high-speed applications also tend to... Read More »

Tips for Flushing Oil Sampling Equipment

Apr 22, 2015

By: Editor

To help ensure your oil samples are as accurate as possible, it is important to flush your sampling equipment. In this video, Noria expert Wes... Read More »

Oil Viscosity Index is Important

Apr 15, 2015

By: Editor

Lubricant manufacturers typically provide the viscosity for their products at 40 and 100 degrees C. The amount of change in the viscosity in relation to... Read More »

The Right Greasing Frequency

Apr 8, 2015

By: Editor

How often should you regrease your bearings? A number of variables must be considered, including the temperature, speed and load. In this video, Noria expert... Read More »

How Hydrolysis Can Affect Your Oil

Mar 31, 2015

By: Editor

Water contamination can affect machines in a variety of ways, including leading to a chemical breakdown of the oil or lubricant. This is known as... Read More »

How to Control Oil Aeration

Mar 25, 2015

By: Editor

When oil aeration occurs, air bubbles can become suspended throughout a hydraulic or circulating system, darkening the oil or making it appear cloudy. Air entrainment... Read More »

Advice for Lubricating Wire Ropes

Mar 18, 2015

By: Editor

Wire ropes and cables are used in a number of different applications, but they can be difficult to lubricate. In this video, Noria’s Wes Cash... Read More »

What To Know About Your Oil Filter

Mar 11, 2015

By: Editor

Although beta ratios and micron ratings are typically the first considerations when assessing an oil filter, perhaps the most crucial attribute of any filter is... Read More »

Multiple Oil Sampling Ports

Mar 4, 2015

By: Editor

Sometimes a single oil sampling port just isnt’ enough. Oil analysis can reveal the health of your lubricant and machines, but in complex pieces of... Read More »

Antifreeze Contamination in Motor Oil

Feb 25, 2015

By: Editor

Antifreeze is one of the most common contaminants in motor oil. It can find its way into the oil in a variety of ways and... Read More »

Understanding Break-in Wear

Feb 18, 2015

By: Editor

New machinery is sometimes subjected to a break-in process. While there is considerable debate about if and how this should be done, one important consideration... Read More »

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