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OCT 2012

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FEATURE OILS AND LUBES CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE AREA OF OILS AND LUBES FOCUS ON PERFORMANCE, LONGEVITY AND SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION. By Mark S. Kuhar ny aggregates producer will tell you that his rolling stock is only as good as the oil and lubricants that keep it running. Here are some of the latest developments targeting machine operations and preventive maintenance. A Clean Fuel and Lubricant Solutions Donaldson Co. offers Clean Fuel and Lubricant Solutions, an integral partner for your operation's con‐ tamination‐control‐strategies. The company offers a wide array of bulk liquid filtration products, coupled with expertise in system design and best practices. Dirt and water are the enemies of fuels and lubricants, robbing vehi‐ cles and equipment of performance and longevity. Removing contami‐ nant with bulk filtration prior to pumping fluids into equipment al‐ lows on‐board filtration systems to do their job better, while supporting the advanced system technology re‐ quired to meet new regulations. Donaldson recommends a three‐ step philosophy to protect your in‐ vestment, from delivery right until the final point of use: Clean. Donaldson's single‐pass fil‐ tration on the inlet reduces the risk of contamination in bulk storage tanks and helps maintain desired cleanliness levels. Compact and easy to replace, Donaldson filters are an 24 ROCKproducts • OCTOBER 2012 www.rockproducts.com important line of defense in main‐ taining fluid cleanliness and can be configured for high flow rates while minimizing pressure drop. Protect. Water absorbing filters, T.R.A.P. Breathers and Active Reser‐ voir Vent (ARV) products reduce the risk of moisture and contaminants entering a bulk storage tank so flu‐ ids are kept clean and dry. Used to‐ gether, they help guard from free water, airborne contaminants and microbial growth for as long as they stay in storage. Polish. Unstable fluids and the tank itself can be a source of contamina‐ tion. Final filtration on the outlet ensures that target ISO cleanliness levels are achieved. Donaldson Co, www.donaldson.com Donaldson Reliable Lubrication in Critical Areas Superior Industries' offers a new, single‐point, programmable lubrica‐ tor. The automatic greaser increases plant safety, allowing maintenance workers to apply time to other proj‐ ects; and ensures greasing cycles are conducted on time, extending the life of conveyor components. Unlike other automatic greasing sys‐ tems, these units are temperature‐ independent and suitable for applications within a wide tempera‐ ture range (‐4 F up to 140 F). A built‐in sensor periodically meas‐ ures the ambient temperature and the control unit calculates the re‐ quired gas generation based on this data. This ensures a continuous and controlled discharge.

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