ICML Blog Posts
Guest author Khashayar Hajiahmad shares the thought process that took him on a deep dive into the evolving science of varnish control, leading him to identify five practical reasons that justify renewal of his VPR varnish badge for another three years.
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Guest author Oscar Castro highlights how modern biolubricants are reshaping lubrication programs, outlining the key benefits that today’s decision-makers should weigh when considering their options for performance, compliance, and sustainability.
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Guest author Rocio Rupay outlines key developments in lubricant specifications, including updates with API SQ, ILSAC GF-7, and ACEA E11, within the context of evolving engine technologies and regulatory demands. As a certified Machinery Lubrication Engineer (MLE)®, she offers a trained perspective on how these changes impact lubricant performance, compliance, and selection criteria in real-world applications.
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Guest author Raul Fernandes shares this comprehensive primer on food-grade lubricants, regulations, selection tips, contamination risks, and myths.
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Lubrication Matters Magazine arranged for four ICML board members to share their thoughts on a wide variety of topics relevant to practitioners in the lubrication industry.
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Guest author Oscar Castro outlines essential tips for getting grease sampling right, avoiding costly mistakes, and turning lab data into smart maintenance decisions.
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Guest Author Hovannes (Hovig) Arslanian combines his passion for sports cars with his joy of lubricant analysis, so here he shares some tips he has learned through the years.
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Guest Author Gerardo Trujillo summarizes his years of volunteer work to help establish ICML’s prominence, dating as far back as his role with the Steering Committee that started it all.
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Many dedicated practitioners are adept with all kinds of oil analysis and filtration equipment. But how many are compelled to invent their own machines from the ground up?
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Transcribed from “The Tool Belt” podcast, this discussion addresses industrial oil analysis programs and the positive impact of structured training, certifications, and ICML 55® Standards.
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Lubrication field experts talk about their application of ICML 55.1 Standard “Requirements” for lubricated asset management, describe their expectations for the new ICML 55.2 “Guideline,” and look ahead to the corporate-level audits that will come with ICML 55.3 “Auditors’ Manual” next year.
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We asked experienced ICML members what drove them to pursue MLA and MLT Level 2 certifications. Plant Services Magazine compiled the responses into this ‘Ask the Experts’ feature.
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