The viscosity of any form of lubricant will have a serious influence on not just the performance of your machinery, but its lifespan too. By choosing a lubricant with the right viscosity index (VI) for a specific application, companies can reduce Continue reading What does the term “viscosity index” mean for lubricants?
Category: Lubricants
Avoid lubrication degradation with storage solutions
How you store oil, greases and other lubricants can have a significant impact on their longevity. This makes identifying the best storage solutions absolutely essential for any enterprise operating mechanical Continue reading Avoid lubrication degradation with storage solutions
Crucial lubricants for the metalworking industry
Industrial enterprises that use metalworking as part of their production processes understand the exacting demands on both machinery and those who use it in such operations. For an effective production process, it is absolutely essential that all equipment is functioning at optimum, and that the most streamlined workflow is Continue reading Crucial lubricants for the metalworking industry
What are the key reasons for lubricant additives?
Oils, greases, fluids and other forms of lubrication are crucial for the mechanical components included in both stationary equipment and vehicles to keep working effectively. Lubricants allow working parts in hydraulic systems and engines to move freely without grinding against Continue reading What are the key reasons for lubricant additives?
WinGD validates Total lubricants for its dual-fuel engines
Total Lubmarine, the marine-oriented section of Total Lubricants, has had its Talusia Universal cylinder oil lubricant validated by Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD) for its dual-fuel engines, including its Continue reading WinGD validates Total lubricants for its dual-fuel engines
How different temperatures can affect lubricants
Moderation and control are essential when addressing the temperature of lubricants. In situations where the temperature level is too high or too low, a range of problems can quickly arise, from greases that stiffen and offer inferior performance to Continue reading How different temperatures can affect lubricants
Understanding lubrication and its role
Lubrication refers the application of a dedicated film that reduces friction and wear between moving surfaces that are in contact with each other. Common lubricants include natural and synthetic oils and greases, which can take the form of solids, fluids or even plastic substances. While this may be a Continue reading Understanding lubrication and its role
Understanding the three types of lubrication
Lubricants like oils, fluids and grease are produced by leading manufacturers across the world, such as Aeroshell, Quaker-Houghton and Castrol, and have been designed to keep equipment operating smoothly. These oils have been cleverly developed to answer the demand of a wide range of equipment, from passenger vehicles to stationary agricultural machinery. Lubricant makers often work alongside equipment manufacturers to create oils specially designed for Continue reading Understanding the three types of lubrication
Lubrication solutions for sustainability and profitability from Q8
The Q8Oils brand has developed an extensive range of products, dedicated services and high-quality solutions designed to enhance profits and business resilience for its customer base. No item of equipment is too large or too small for Continue reading Lubrication solutions for sustainability and profitability from Q8
Three key industries covered by Kluber Lubrication
In operation for over 80 years, Kluber Lubrication has risen to become a world leader in producing speciality lubrication solutions for a diverse range of Continue reading Three key industries covered by Kluber Lubrication