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# SLS Blog
## SLS
SLS Bearings is a leading business enhancement solutions company providing mechanical systems, components and distributing high quality bearings and related products. We also provide mechanical services and reliability services.
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### Recent Posts
## [Applying Thermography to Predictive Maintenance](https://blog.slsbearings.com/applying-thermography-to-predictive-maintenance)
November 20, 2019 by [SLS](https://blog.slsbearings.com/author/slsbearings)
When undergoing their predictive maintenance routine, engineers would often carry out condition-based monitoring such as vibration analysis to improve understanding of the machine condition and enhance the reliability of their equipment. But do you know there is also another type of condition-based monitoring that you can apply to your predictive maintenance solution? That's right, it is thermography.
categories: [Predictive Maintenance](https://blog.slsbearings.com/topic/predictive-maintenance)
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## [Electrical Basics Training For An F&B Company In Shah Alam, Malaysia](https://blog.slsbearings.com/electrical-basic-training-for-an-fb-company-in-shah-alam-malaysia)
November 06, 2019 by [SLS](https://blog.slsbearings.com/author/slsbearings)
With its strategic location along the Melaka Straits and well developed infrastructure including Port Klang, which is among the top 12 biggest ports in the world, Selangor is home to many food and beverage manufacturing companies who are in the business of food processing and manufacturing, the fifth largest industry in the state, In the F&B sector, it is crucial to be equipped with basic electrical knowledge to prevent production from unplanned shutdown and downtime.
categories: [Traning and Development](https://blog.slsbearings.com/topic/traning-and-development)
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## [Your Guide to Bearing Dismounting- Methods & Tools](https://blog.slsbearings.com/your-guide-to-bearing-dismounting-methods-tools)
October 23, 2019 by [SLS](https://blog.slsbearings.com/author/slsbearings)
While proper bearing mounting procedure is critical to the performance of bearings, the dismounting of bearings is of equal importance and full care must be taken not to damage other machine components. In this guide, we will learn about the different dismounting methods and the tools required for the bearing applications.
categories: [Bearing Maintenance](https://blog.slsbearings.com/topic/bearing-maintenance), [Product- Bearings](https://blog.slsbearings.com/topic/product-bearings)
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## [Your Guide to Bearing Mounting- Methods & Tools](https://blog.slsbearings.com/your-guide-to-bearing-mounting)
October 03, 2019 by [SLS](https://blog.slsbearings.com/author/slsbearings)
A bearing's lifespan depends on a few factors: Mounting and Dismounting Bearing Maintenance Frequent Lubrication In this post, we are going to focus on the mounting of bearings and learn about the different methods of bearing installation
categories: [Bearing Maintenance](https://blog.slsbearings.com/topic/bearing-maintenance), [Product- Bearings](https://blog.slsbearings.com/topic/product-bearings)
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## [Bearing Lubrication Training on Jurong Island](https://blog.slsbearings.com/lubrication-training-in-jurong-island)
September 12, 2019 by [SLS](https://blog.slsbearings.com/author/slsbearings)
Jurong Island is located to the southwest of the main island of Singapore, off Jurong Industrial Estate. It is also the largest of Singapore's outlying islands and home to many petrochemical companies. In the petrochemical sector, maintenance is a critical part of the operation to prevent machine downtime and ensure optimal performance.
categories: [Traning and Development](https://blog.slsbearings.com/topic/traning-and-development)
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## [Oil and Gas Asia 2019- KLCC](https://blog.slsbearings.com/oil-and-gas-asia-2019-klcc)
July 03, 2019 by [SLS](https://blog.slsbearings.com/author/slsbearings)
On 18-20 June 2019, Malaysia held South East Asia's biggest Oil and Gas Asia (OGA) show in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). The 3 day event spread across three levels with around 2000 participating companies across 60 countries promoting their products and services. This event provides a great opportunity for participants to meet with world renowned companies in the Oil & Gas industry and serves as a networking hub to exchange business opinions and expand their professional network.
categories: [News and Events](https://blog.slsbearings.com/topic/news-and-events)
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## [Buy Safe: Avoid Counterfeit Products](https://blog.slsbearings.com/buy-safe-avoid-counterfeit-products)
April 12, 2019 by [SLS](https://blog.slsbearings.com/author/slsbearings)
Using counterfeit bearings and other components can have damaging consequences to your business. In recent years, the global fight against counterfeit bearings and other machinery components has intensified. Seizures of fake bearings have hit the news and major bearings brands have stepped up efforts to work with the authorities to identify and prosecute companies that sell counterfeits.
categories: [Product- Bearings](https://blog.slsbearings.com/topic/product-bearings)
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## [Why Do O-Rings Fail? Here Are the Most Common Reasons](https://blog.slsbearings.com/why-do-o-rings-fail-here-are-the-most-common-reasons)
March 26, 2019 by [SLS](https://blog.slsbearings.com/author/slsbearings)
O-rings are one of the most common seals used in equipment design because they are reliable and have simple mounting requirement. While these type of seals are often inexpensive, their failure can lead to significant amount of loss in production, downtime and maintenance costs. If you are new to O-Rings, We strongly recommend that you read our O-Ring introduction blog to have a deeper understanding before delving into this topic. Therefore, it is important to look out for early warning signs\[...\]
categories: [Product- Non-Bearings](https://blog.slsbearings.com/topic/product-non-bearings)
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## [Split Roller Bearings: Stronger than Ever](https://blog.slsbearings.com/split-roller-bearings-e-series-stronger-than-ever)
March 12, 2019 by [SLS](https://blog.slsbearings.com/author/slsbearings)
The split roller bearings technology always come up with new ways to improve on its bearing performance. Previously, we've introduced the standard split roller bearings, a cost-cutting solution with longer bearing life and how they can be your big advantage. There is also another type of split roller bearings- the E-series that have been carefully re-designed to bring more benefits that enable your machinery to reach its full potential.
categories: [Product- Bearings](https://blog.slsbearings.com/topic/product-bearings)
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## [Making the Best Use of Your Grease Gun](https://blog.slsbearings.com/making-the-best-use-of-your-grease-guns)
February 12, 2019 by [SLS](https://blog.slsbearings.com/author/slsbearings)
Choosing the right grease for your bearings is essential to prevent premature failure, but let's not forget the importance of grease guns too.
categories: [Product- Non-Bearings](https://blog.slsbearings.com/topic/product-non-bearings)
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