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LESSONS IN LUBRICATION for every style of worm drive in accordance with its operating and environmental conditions will come down to one thing: justifying the costs of improved lubrication practices to minimize the risk and potential consequences of failure. Fortunately, improving lubrication practices for worm drives should not be costly and may be as simple as confirming that the 30 | September - October 2019 | lubricant meets the minimum requirements while performing visual inspections and even oil analysis for effective condition monitoring. Just as worm drives are some of the most simplistic and beneficial gear designs, the lubrication practices that they require are equally unique and essential. www.machinerylubricationindia.com About the Author Bennett Fitch is a technical consultant with Noria Corporation. He is a mechanical engineer who holds a Machine Lubricant Analyst (MLA) Level III certification and a Machine Lubrication Technician (MLT) Level II certification through the International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML). Contact Bennett at [email protected].