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 ...

One of the key aspects of fleet maintenance that is often overlooked yet plays a critical role in the performance and longevity of your vehicles is proper lubrication, specifically greasing and engine ...

Polyalkylene glycol (PAG) and polyalphaolefin (PAO) are two synthetic lubricant options for industrial applications. Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of each can help end-users decide ...

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 ...

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 ...

Grease selection is often an overlooked variable when it comes to keeping construction equipment running reliably under the harshest conditions. Yet for teams responsible for maximizing uptime and ...

Grease is often the most disregarded step of a proper equipment maintenance plan, even though it plays a vital role in protecting machinery from harsh elements. When thinking about next season, don’t ...

Learn the best oil and grease for your Makita hammer drill to keep it running smoothly. Discover proper lubrication tips for optimal performance and longevity.

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 ...

Lubrication media have for some time been seen as a necessary evil. At the very least, the need to re-lube has added a level of complexity to system design. Allowances must be made for lubricant ...

Everything we said about Maxima Waterproof Grease (review) is ditto here. The only reason we decided to try a couple of types of grease is to compare them to the Elf Moto Chain Paste (review), a ...