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The arguments behind the range, written down for engineers. Three articles are published; two more are in preparation.

One plant reported 40% less lubricant. →Whitmore published the account in August 2020. What the report says, and what it leaves out.The nozzle is the weakest link.Girth gears run open to atmosphere, on total-loss lubrication. The nozzle places the only film holding the flanks apart.The case for changing is arithmetic.Most Australian mills still run asphaltic open-gear compounds. Four lines decide it.
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FZG testingPending datasheet checks
TCLP complianceAwaiting copy
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