--- title: Davis-Standard Blog (2) description: Explore Davis-Standard’s blog for new products, services, and technology. Discover expert tips on equipment care and maintenance, empowering you with knowledge for maximizing efficiency and longevity. (2) --- # Davis-Standard Blog INFORMATION • INNOVATION • EDUCATION [![](https://davis-standard.com/DS_wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/JR-extruder-1-1024x875.jpg) ](https://info.davis-standard.com/en/www.davis-standard.com/blog/preventive-maintenance-for-davis-standard-gear-reducers-flushing-the-gear-reducer) ## [Preventive Maintenance for Davis-Standard Gear Reducers – Flushing the Gear Reducer](https://info.davis-standard.com/en/www.davis-standard.com/blog/preventive-maintenance-for-davis-standard-gear-reducers-flushing-the-gear-reducer) Jul 25, 2024 11:11:45 PM In the first blog of this series, we outlined oil change intervals. In this blog, we move on to the ... 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[ Learn More ](https://info.davis-standard.com/en/www.davis-standard.com/blog/tips-for-blow-molding-equipment-excellence) [![](https://davis-standard.com/DS_wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Picture1.png) ](https://info.davis-standard.com/en/www.davis-standard.com/blog/embracing-the-cloud-for-smarter-unwind-splicing-transfers) ## [Embracing the Cloud for Smarter Unwind Splicing & Transfers](https://info.davis-standard.com/en/www.davis-standard.com/blog/embracing-the-cloud-for-smarter-unwind-splicing-transfers) Jul 25, 2024 10:58:21 PM The D-S Connect Blog has ventured into the heart of using cloud-based technology to improve best pra... 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You bet it is! And the longer ... 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