Tag: PAO
ATV winch switch repair and relubrication-Case Study
ATVs endure harsh conditions, which put the machine and individual components to the test. The electrical components on an ATV are chosen for their...
eBike battery connection problem-Electrical connector grease case study
eBikes are growing in popularity and so is the battery technology associated with these exciting bicycles. Some problems that can occur with eBikes are...
Choosing a worm gear grease
Selecting the right grease for your worm gear is almost as important as picking the gear materials. Lubricants play a critical role in improving...
Not Recommended-Silicone grease use on electrical connectors
Silicone oils are dielectric and so is silicone grease, silicone is generally low cost and widely available. However we do not recommend using any...
Potentiometer Maintenance and Lubrication-Case Study
Two ageing potentiometers had developed electrical contact noise which was impacting on the usability of the equipment in which they serve. Both potentiometers required...
Electronic Parking Brake Switch Lubrication-Case Study
Small applications of synthetic grease are very important throughout a modern vehicle and the interior is no different. In this case study we will...
Reducing noise in steering column splines
In many types of automotive steering systems, the spline is responsible for accommodating the motion from the steering column as it moves separately from...
Electric Power Steering (EPS) worm gear lubrication
As automotive OEMs and their tier one suppliers work to improve the efficiency of today’s modern vehicle, generally they are moving away from the...
Angle Grinder gear lubrication-Case Study
Like most power tools, commercial grinders operate at high speeds with considerable amounts of applied pressure. If not addressed in the design stage, these...
Electrically conductive grease-Bearing electrical resistance test
Any rotating component support by ball bearings is essentially isolated from the rest of the device, in part due to the lubricant in the...