Your Industrial Questions, Answered
We’ve compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions in lubrication, fluid transfer, detection, and vacuum technology. Each answer is written by our technical advisors to empower you and help make your plant better – more reliable, efficient, and safer.

Specialty Lubrication
- What’s the best grease for high-temp bearings?
- Which grease is recommended for motor bearings?
- What is the difference between a normal grease and a food-grade grease?
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Lubrication Systems
- Why is overgreasing bad for bearings?
- How do I know that I need an automatic lubrication system?
- How do I determine the amount of grease required to re-grease a bearing?

Fluid Transfer
- Which pump material is suitable for corrosive chemicals?
- What’s the difference between diaphragm and drum pumps?
- How do diaphragm pumps work?
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Industrial Vacuum
- Oil vs dry vacuum pumps: which is better?
- What’s the role of vacuum in food packaging?
- How do you size the right vacuum pump?
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Precision Measurements
- What is the difference between a portable and confined space gas detector?
- How often should a gas detector be calibrated?
- What’s the safest way to test flame detectors?
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Featured FAQs
- What’s the best grease for high-temperature bearings?
- How often should an explosimeter be calibrated?
- How do diaphragm pumps work?
- What is an NSF H1 grease?
- What makes a grease food-grade?