Tip of the Week

Today I’d like to look at a component people often overlook; the “transfer case.” Most off-highway equipment operates in a dirt road environment. Because of this, transmission power must be forwarded to both the rear and front axles...

As mentioned last week, cleaning oil isn’t as easy as you may think. It requires a series of steps throughout the lubricant lifecycle—including proper storage and handling, following lubricant dispensing and filtration best practices, and...

Maintaining oil cleanliness in any industrial machine is one of the most important factors influencing productivity and equipment effectiveness. But, how can you measure cleanliness and ensure that your oil is a clean as it needs to be? In this week&...

Diesel engines are the driving force of many different types of off-highway operations, and keeping them running at full tilt is critical to maximizing productivity and boosting profits. To help you keep those engines turning, this tip will examine s...

No matter if they work for a mine, a trucking fleet, or a construction company, when a fleet maintenance team looks at keeping their trucks properly lubricated, the first few things they typically consider are the engine and the transmission because ...

This is the second post in a two-part series on gear wear. If you’re an industrial operator of any kind, this post will apply to you, as gears are one of the most ubiquitous components found in the industrial world. They’re found in every...

Gears are one of the most fundamental components of any operation – they literally keep the equipment turning. Gears are found in virtually every industry, from gear mills in mining to open gears in construction applications to gearboxes used i...

This is the last tip in a three-part series on maintenance best practices. So far, this series has examined the most common types of maintenance programs, how to build them, and what inputs to consider. This week, we’ll discuss how lubrication ...