In the past two decades, several significant advances have been made in diesel engine technology to curb exhaust emissions: • High-pressure common-rail fuel injection (HPCR): Enables very precise control of engine fuelling and improves spray characteristics for a cleaner, more efficient burn • Exhaust gas…
With the need for drivers growing along with the economy while more and more drivers reach retirement age and record turnover continues at many carriers, not to mention looming regulations expected to further sour veteran and prospective truckers alike on trucking, it would be nice…
Low-temperature diesel performance is among the top concerns of on-road fleets and off-road vehicles. Diesel fuel is impacted by ambient temperatures, so its performance characteristics need to be managed throughout the year to ensure proper equipment and engine operation – especially in cold environments. Why…
Unanswered questions and rapid evolution have always been part of trucking, but today fleets seem to be facing an endless list of uncertain future scenarios that could and almost certainly will change their businesses in one way or another. No one has developed a reliable…
Those in the construction industry have had a long battle with thieves who attempt to steal their highly valuable construction machinery. Whether it is an excavator or simply a cement mixer, the theft of construction equipment was once rife in the industry and it was…
A condition monitoring program plays a very important role in most industrial companies that have plant machinery. These programs enable companies of all sizes to manage costs and extend the lifetime of plant machinery through on-going maintenance and monitoring the performance of machinery on a…
An increase in the cost of machinery used for farming purposes is said to be one of the factors that affect the production of food. Growers are usually unable to purchase the right tools that can help them plow their lands and produce their desired…
To improve the life and performance of gears, it’s important for maintenance personnel to understand how to inspect, report, and document the condition of these critical units. The inspection results can improve the life and performance of gear units, as well as estimate gear life…
Finished lubricants are formulated from a blend of base oils and a wide range of chemical additives, which can account for up to 20 percent of the formulation. These additives play a crucial role in lubricant performance, often enhancing base oil qualities, such as oxidation…
There are hundreds of different types of lubricant technologies on the market, each one designed for the specific needs and conditions of a given application. If you work in an industry where you have lots of applications within a single operation – such as mining,…
