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Oxidation Resistance. Emulsification. Rust Prevention. Additives. General Lubricant
Considerations. Application Limits for Greases. Life-Time Lubricated, "Sealed" Bear-
ings. Oil Viscosity Selection. Applications of Liquid Lubricants in Pumps. Oil Bath
Lubrication. Drip Feed Lubrication. Forced Feed Circulation. Oil Mist Lubrication. Se-
lecting Rolling Element Bearings for Reduced Failure Risk. Magnetic Shaft Seals in
the Lubrication Environment. References.

21 Mechanical Seal Reliability —..... — 558
by Gordon S. Buck
Failure Analysis. Seal Hardware Failures. Seal Failures from Installation Problems.
Seal Failures Related to Pump Hardware. Seal Failures Caused by Pump Repair and
installation Seal Failures Caused by Pump Operation. Reliability.

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