A guide to Emkarate RL
27/06/2024 by Mark
Emkarate RL is a range of synthetic polyol ester (POE) based lubricants, which have been specifically engineered for use in air-conditioning and refrigeration compressors that use HFC (hydrofluorocarbons) refrigerants.
A guide to wire rope lubricants
05/06/2024 by OilStoreAdministrator
Cable or wire rope is an integral part of many machines and structures, including cranes, lifts, shovels, drilling rigs, and suspension bridges. These are used in industries such as
Lubricant recycler wins King’s Award
24/05/2024 by Mark
Slicker Recycling, a company that recycles used lubricating oil and other waste, has won the King’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2024.
Scientists develop new eco-friendly lubricant additives
17/05/2024 by OilStoreAdministrator
At Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), which is part of the US Department of Energy, scientists have developed new additives for water turbine oil. These will still be able to safeguard
What are the most common industrial lubricant types?
05/05/2024 by OilStoreAdministrator
While all lubricants fulfil a basic role in reducing friction and preventing unnecessary wear on components, different lubricant types have been developed by lubricant companies like Fuchs, Castrol, and Mobil to better suit the needs…
What are the advantages and disadvantages of hydrodynamic lubrication?
03/05/2024 by Richard
The key aim of lubrication is to decrease heat and wear occurring between contacting metal surfaces when in
An in-depth guide to grease lubricants
01/05/2024 by Richard
Grease is a thicker product than oil, which sees practical use as a lubricant.
BERICAP teams up with TotalEnergies for recycled lubricant enclosure
29/04/2024 by OilStoreAdministrator
TotalEnergies and BERICAP have collaborated to reduce the use of virgin plastics.
Strategic business partnership announced between two industry giants
16/04/2024 by OilStoreAdministrator
Automotive maker Mercedes-Benz AG and independent lubricant supplier Fuchs SE have agreed a collaboration contract.
Shell and Ducati to extend partnership
15/04/2024 by Mark
Shell Lubricants and Ducati have announced that their global partnership is to be extended by a further three years.
The different types of refrigeration oils
10/04/2024 by Richard
A variety of built-for-purpose refrigeration oils are available today, designed to work with different kinds of systems.
A guide to food grade lubricants
09/04/2024 by Mark
Food grade lubricants are essential for food safety. Unlike other lubricants, food grade lubricants cannot contaminate food during processing.