LubeLetter - September 2021
5 Things You Should Consider When Selecting a Worm Gear Lubricant
Worm gear lubrication presents unique challenges to design engineers who must consider the high sliding nature of the gear assembly.
5 Things to Consider When Selecting a Precision Bearing Lubricant
Did you know that a majority of bearing failures can be attributed to a contaminated, poorly selected, degraded, or poorly applied lubricant? We've outlined 5 things to consider to avoid selecting the wrong lubricant.
Sulfur and Connector Grease – What You Need to Know
Inactive sulfur is not harmful to connector applications. We explain why sulfur is used in grease, the difference between active and inactive sulfur, and how these differences affect connector performance.
Lubricants for Linear Guides in Cleanroom & Vacuum Environments
When properly selected, lubricants for linear guides can reduce friction and wear, help control torque, and minimize contamination.
An Interview with Jeremy Luchies, Nye's Bearing Lubrication Expert
We sat down with Jeremy to ask him about the most common misconceptions surrounding bearing lubrication, the best way to apply bearing grease, and more.
