When you should use an oil heater?
28/12/2016 by Mark
In several applications, it is almost impossible for lubricant to stay fluid when the temperature is ambient. In these instances, using an oil heater is recommended, but there are a number of factors that must…
Supply chain award goes to Shell
21/12/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
Royal Dutch Shell, which makes Shell Gadus S2 V100 3 and Shell Tonna S3 M 68, recently bagged two awards at the
How to uncover electrostatic discharges in turbine oil
09/12/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
One of the biggest problems faced by turbine operators is the threat of electrostatic discharges within oil. This is a problem that can be dangerous if left undetected, but how exactly do you uncover an…
Four lubrication tips that ensure excellence
05/12/2016 by Richard
When it comes to lubrication, there are a lot of things that you can do to achieve excellence in the field and ensure that your lubricants, and your equipment are in tip-top condition. Here are…
Four tips for interpreting an oil analysis report
02/12/2016 by Mark
Carrying out regular oil analysis is important if you want to ensure your systems are running at their best. Of course, you also need to know how to analyse and interpret the results. If you…
Why is it important to filter small quantities of oil?
28/11/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
One of the questions that is often asked about oil filtration relates to amounts less than 20 litres, and how they can be effectively filtered. This is a particularly important question when the lubricant in…
Oil evaporation loss
14/11/2016 by Richard
If you have ever deposited a quantity of oil, whether it be from Shell, Fuchs or Mobile, into a drum or storage container, only to come back weeks or months later and find that the…
Working out the energy efficiency of oil
11/11/2016 by Mark
With so many different high-quality lubricant oils on the market from some of the biggest companies, including Mobil and Shell, it is only natural that you will want to work out which of them are…
Are more expensive lubricants always better?
01/11/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
You may be led to assume that the more a lubricant costs, the better the quality. Although trusted brands like Shell, Q8, Mobil and Fuchs do tend to perform well, it is not really possible…
Making environmental lubricant choices
29/10/2016 by Richard
Hydroelectric power stations may provide more environmentally friendly sources of energy than traditional power stations. However, that does not mean that we should not be concerned with
Tips for machine inspection preparation
14/10/2016 by Richard
Inspection should be of the utmost importance to anyone who runs industrial machinery for any reason. It is the foundation of several important things, including machine reliability and condition monitoring, which is why we should…
Three important hydraulic reliability checks you need
12/10/2016 by Mark
Although it is fair to say that preventative maintenance and reliability procedures play an important part in keeping hydraulic systems in tip-top shape, alone they are not enough to ensure that you will be free…