Steffen Nyman is a certified ICML Machinery Lubrication Technician II and Lubrication Analyst II as well as 4-MAT trainer in adult teaching skills. He has conducted hundreds of customized seminars in understanding oil maintenance, analysis, and filtration technologies for the Marine, Mining, Power, Off-Shore and Wind industries. 
PhD. in applied mathematics, Head of Innovation & Validation, C.C.JENSEN Denmark. C.C.JENSEN can help you reduce costs by optimizing your oil maintenance practices. As a partner to Noria Corporation we have access to the best and most advanced material when it comes to training and consulting. Paid Partner Content
Keep Fluids & Equipment Lasting Longer
OilSafe® is the reliable choice for safe storage, transfer and identification. OilSafe’s lubrication management products establish best practices throughout your workflow. Every step is color-coded to eliminate risk and human error — simplifying maintenance while extending the life of the machines that make your product and keep your business running.
As I See It
Why Lubrication Should Be Outside the CMMS
For improvement to be possible, we must be able to measure; to measure, we must be able to observe. This is where many fall short in their lubrication program — there is no way to observe the program, so it can’t be measured or improved. The industry needs a method to manage the chaos associated with lubrication — the industry needs a Lubrication Management System. Read More »
Ascend Roadmap
A Field Guide to Rolling-Element Bearings
Rolling-element bearings are found in everything from electric motors to gearboxes to conveyor systems. Basically, if a shaft needs to spin, it can be (and most of the time is) supported by a rolling-element bearing. However, the actual makeup of these devices can vary significantly based on the application. Use this field guide to understand different bearing types and applications. Read More »
Task-Based Training
Inspecting a Bullseye Sight Glass
A bullseye sight glass is a transparent window at the oil level, typically made of glass or durable plastic, that allows users to observe oil conditions inside a piece of machinery. Learn why these sight glasses are used and how to properly implement them into your inspection process. Read More »
Lube Champs
Blue Buffalo — Richmond, Indiana
The Blue Buffalo plant in Richmond, Indiana, is the focus of this month’s “Lube Champs” feature. The 450,000-square-foot plant first opened its doors in June 2019. Management knew that for the plant to be competitive, they needed a strong reliability culture and a focus on proactive maintenance and lubrication. Watch to see the plant’s journey and hear from Plant Manager Megan Johnson, Lubrication Specialist Matt Felix and Lubrication Technician Kevin Keith. Read More »
History
Elijah McCoy: A Founding Father to Machinery Lubrication, and the Real McCoy
One of the most important contributions to the field of machinery lubrication was made by Elijah McCoy, an inventor who developed the first automatic lubricator for steam engines. His invention helped push advancement, and its influence can still be seen today. Read More »
Sight Glass
Featuring a roundup of news, upcoming events, social media updates and more, the Sight Glass is your go-to spot for keeping up-to-date with the latest and greatest in our industry. Read More »
