For most manufacturers, machine downtime can cost thousands or even millions of dollars. Small investments in preventive maintenance, however, can prevent downtime and pay for themselves many times ...

Two contractors are swapping stories. The first one says, “The cable got stuck in the middle of a long pull under concrete. Then it broke when we tried to pull it back out.” The other contractor ...

Lubricants are used throughout various mechanical systems, from engines and motors to industrial machinery. They have many beneficial properties that prevent wear and damage to mechanical components ...

This is the third and final report in a series, Selecting, Configuring and Lubricating Tapered Roller Bearings for High-Speed Machine Tool Spindles. The first installment is Selecting Tapered Roller ...

Cooling and lubricating the workpiece using cutting fluids is essential to the machining process. There is a formulation for every application, material, and type of operation, from copper plumbing ...

Choosing the right lubricant for a plant’s turbines can help improve reliability and reduce long-term costs of operation. Photo courtesy of Alstom. Power plants represent a large investment for any ...

As equipment costs continue to rise — now more than 30% higher than pre-COVID levels, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors — construction companies are reevaluating how to protect and ...