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OCT 2012

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Suitable for single‐ point lubrication of roller and slid‐ ing bearings, shaft seals and chains, Superior's auto greaser consists of a reusable control unit, a lubricant canister filled with 4.4 oz. of grease and a protection cover. Discharge settings can range from 1 to 12 months. No as‐ sembly or special tools are required. Just unpack, set to the desired dis‐ charge period and screw into your lubrication point. Superior Industries, www.superior‐ind.com Superior Significant Fuel Economy Benefits Chevron Products Co., a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division, maker of the Delo brand of technologically advanced engine oils, lubricants and coolants, announced its latest product, Delo 400 LE Synthetic SAE 5W‐30, which can deliver significant fuel economy benefits. The product is designed to provide maximum fuel econ‐ omy improvements while meeting industry and engine manufacturers' performance requirements and is ideal for heavy‐ and medium‐duty trucks operating both on‐ and off‐highway as specified by the OEM. Delo 400 LE Synthetic SAE 5W‐30 is a mixed‐fleet gasoline and diesel motor oil recommended for engines in which the API CJ‐4 or API SN service categories and SAE 5W‐30 viscosity grade are recommended. The oil is designed to meet the demands of EGR and EGR/SCR engines while also providing the highest levels of performance in other diesel engine technologies. Delo 400 LE Synthetic SAE 5W‐30 can deliver up to 4.5 percent fuel economy im‐ provement with short haul trucks (Class 6) and up to 2 percent with long haul trucks (Class 8) when compared to SAE 15W‐40 refer‐ ence oil in SAE J1321 fuel con‐ sumption testing. For fleets, the savings associated with these fuel economy improvements can be substantial. Chevron, www.deloperformance.comE www.rockproducts.com OIL AND LUBRICANT Q&A; Rock Products asked Justin Koozer, market manager, Ce- ment and Mining, for Klüber Lubrication North America L.P., what he thinks makes a successful oil and lube program. WHAT MAKES UP THE COMPONENTS OF A GOOD OIL AND LUBE PLAN? Implementing a lubrication program usually stems from a larger corporate objective, such as increasing produc- tion by reducing unplanned downtime due to equipment failures. Thus, the lubrication plan must have a clearly de- fined objective focusing on training personnel, selecting the right lubricant for each application, oil analysis for critical applications, as well as proper documentation. The program should be evaluated on a regular basis to track the success and note areas for continued improve- ment. A quality lubricant supplier can be a valuable part- ner in implementing these topics to achieve a successful lubrication program. WHAT SHOULD A STONE PRODUCER LOOK FOR IN AN OIL OR GREASE? Our philosophy at Klüber Lubrication is to work directly with the OEMs to tailor lubricants for applications based on the application parameters, such as speed, load, tem- perature, type of friction, and operating conditions. It is important to choose an oil or grease that has the correct viscosity and additives to protect the equipment. One of the biggest mistakes that a producer can make is to choose a lubricant solely based on price. The costs of fail- ures will easily outweigh any savings from choosing a less expensive lubricant. ARE SYNTHETIC LUBRICANTS SUPERIOR? On paper, synthetic lubricants are superior to mineral based lubricants in many categories. Synthetics gener- ally offer longer service life, better viscosity indexes, greater service temperature ranges, better wear pro- tection, etc. This does not mean that synthetics are the best choice for every application, as the higher price of synthetics must be justified by the improved perform- ance of the lubricant. WHEN SHOULD A SPECIALTY LUBRICANT BE USED? Specialty lubricants should be used in processes on criti- cal equipment and applications with extreme tempera- tures, speeds or loads. HOW MUCH MONEY CAN A PRODUCER SAVE BY INITIATING A PROPER OIL AND LUBE PLAN? The largest savings resulting from a proper lubrication program come from increased reliability. Even modest improvements to a plant's overall reliability result in fewer failures and less downtime, which leads to signifi- cant cost savings for a plant. The producer must also re- alize that implicit savings are seen when they are able to work on improvement projects rather than fighting fires. Klüber Lubrication North America L.P., www.klueber.com ROCKproducts • OCTOBER 2012 25

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