How to be a successful lubrication technician with the help of tools
14/05/2016 by Richard
If you are a lubrication technician who has responsibility for a number of important duties including oiling machines, greasing bearings and working out if a machine is experiencing a fault, then there is no denying…
When is a lubricant survey needed?
12/05/2016 by Mark
One of the questions we are often asked in our capacity as lubricant experts is how often a survey needs to be undertaken at various plants. In this article, we will hopefully answer this question…
Simple steps to increasing the reliability of your equipment
08/05/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
Lubrication is a lot more important than many companies think. If you are able to implement a decent lubrication strategy, there is little doubt that you will improve the state of your equipment and the
The five things you need to get right about lubricants
04/05/2016 by Richard
A lot of businesses lose time and money because they are just not aware of how important lubrication is to their machinery, and of what they absolutely must do if they want to ensure that…
Shell Lubricants unveils new bike oil in India
04/03/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
Royal Dutch Shell has recently launched a new synthetic bike oil, which has been specially formulated to perform well in high-capacity bikes. The company, which is already known for
Three methods for measuring air contamination in oil
15/02/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
Measuring air contamination levels in your lubricants is extremely important because, should levels go above 10%, problems including
A brief guide to determining oil efficiency
12/02/2016 by Mark
One of the things that is often overlooked when selecting an oil is the issue of energy efficiency. Different oil brands like
What if I ignore the manufacturer’s recommendations for lubricants?
09/02/2016 by Mark
One of the things that many of the people who have cause to purchase lubricants wonder about is whether or not it
Why ultrasonic grease guns are a great tool for engineers
06/02/2016 by Richard
There has certainly been a hype about ultrasonic grease guns in recent years, provoking debate on whether they are worth the
Why you need to measure air contamination in oil
03/02/2016 by Mark
Air should always be considered an unwanted contaminant in oil as it can result in several negative effects. For instance, the oil in use can become compressible, an
How can you improve the cleanliness of your oil?
30/01/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
When using industrial lubricants of any kind, be it Mobil Glygoyle 30 or Q8 Haydn 46, it is important that you keep your oil as clean as possible, as the
The lubrication myths that are costing you cash
13/01/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
When it comes to lubrication, there are so many myths and untruths surrounding certain practices that you can so easily find yourself doing the wrong thing and costing your company money, despite your