Exxon Mobil introduces new Mobil DTE gas turbine oil
18/06/2014 by Mark
A fuels and lubricants producer has recently launched a new turbine oil, which has been specially formulated to enable increased power outputs in steam and gas turbines. The new product, known as
Scientists develop new liquid crystal lubricant
04/06/2014 by Richard
Researchers at Freiburg’s Fraunhofer Institute have created a lubricant made up of liquid crystal, a substance that has until now been used to make display screens. Even though lubricants are
Innovative filter elements reduce sparking risk
23/05/2014 by Richard
Recently, the manufacturing company Swift Filter Inc. has revealed a new line of filter elements with anti-static properties. These can either be used to
Tiny nanoparticles could lead to huge improvements in oil performance
13/05/2014 by Mark
Recently, researchers have been looking into the benefits of applying nanotechnology to engine oils. While this innovative use of nanoparticles is not yet
New monitoring system could revolutionise oil changes
06/05/2014 by Richard
German engineers in Saarbrücken recently announced that they have devised a sensor system that makes it possible to monitor the oil in industrial equipment without halting operations. The chemical constituents of the oil are
Lubricant industry predicts increased US sales
29/04/2014 by OilStoreAdministrator
A recent report suggests that the United States will increase its lubricant use gradually over the next few years. By 2018, it is estimated that the country will reach an annual demand of as much…