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Keep up-to-date on the latest product and company news, along with useful information for the maintenance, repair and overhaul industry.

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Petro-Canada Lubricants Offer Sustainable Lubrication Solutions

that Petro-Canada Lubricants is committed to sustainability in all aspects of its business, setting an example for other companies in the lubricants industry.

Five steps to effective lubrication

Andrew Howard, our Lubrication Product Manager, has put together his top five steps to effective lubrication, to help you to reduce your risk of premature bearing failure due to lubrication issues.

5 Reasons to Implement a Predictive Maintenance Plan

Traditionally, maintenance strategies have focused on reactive or preventive approaches. However, with the advent of advanced technologies, predictive maintenance has emerged as a game-changer in the industry.

Featured App of the Month: Continental Make Power Smart

Pitched as “the smart way to replace manual work”, Continental have added the new ‘Make Power Smart App’ to their growing portfolio of mobile apps.

Increase Your Machines Energy Efficiency

We have put together a list of products that can offer palpable energy savings by increasing the efficiency of your machinery and drives.

How NOT to Fit a Bearing

You are often told the best methods for bearing mounting, but what are the worst? 1 in 6 bearing failures are due to poor fitting practices, so it's best to know what to avoid.

It's All About Couplings

Used to connect driving equipment to driven equipment, couplings are a critical machine component that can sometimes be overlooked when it comes to selection and maintenance.

How to fit an SKF Cooper Bearing

Join Clive Jennings and Andy Fletcher as they take you through a step-by-step buide to fitting an SKF Cooper Bearing.

How Does a Linear Actuator Work?

Understanding how an actuator works can help you to make an educated decision when it comes to selecting a linear actuator for your application, so we're asking 'how does a linear actuator work?'

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint with These Products

By choosing components that have been produced with lower carbon emissions, we can help to reduce our carbon footprint and protect the health of future generations to come.

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