How can you stop bearings from overheating?
08/06/2016 by Richard
Overheating can be a strong indicator of an underlying issue impacting a bearing. As normal operating temperatures vary between applications, no single temperature is a clear sign of
Should proactive maintenance be the way forward?
06/06/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
Whatever industry you may work in, the one thing that you will absolutely want to avoid is employing the practice of reactive maintenance. This is basically the practice of fixing a problem after it has…
Boss of Exxon says Argentina shale investment could top $10 billion
06/06/2016 by Mark
The CEO of Exxon Mobil, which is known for a range of oil-based products, including Mobil 1 New Life 0W/40 and Mobiltemp SHC 100, has stated that
Low oil prices prove to be a boon to the airline industry
03/06/2016 by Mark
Although low oil prices are not exactly good news for big oil companies like ExxonMobil, which produces Mobil 1 Racing 4T, they have proved to be much more of a boon for the airline sector,…
Using wire ropes and lubrication
03/06/2016 by Richard
Wire ropes are often used in various different situations within factory and manufacturing settings, amongst others. One of the things we get asked quite a lot is how best wire pore applications can be lubricated…
Standoff between Saudi and Iran impacts oil prices
02/06/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
Oil prices have stayed flat ahead of an Organization of Petroleum Producing Countries (OPEC) meeting taking place in Vienna today (June 2). Since Iran’s return to the
Oil price tops $50 for first time this year
29/05/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
Oil has reached above $50 (£33.97) per barrel for the first time in 2016 as investors balance the impact of
Big companies compete for control of Qatar oil field
26/05/2016 by Richard
Six of the biggest international oil companies, including BP and Royal Dutch Shell, which manufactures Shell Tonna S3 M 68, have places bids to operate the biggest offshore oil field in Qatar, according to Reuters.…
Big oil companies make ‘green’ moves
23/05/2016 by Mark
Some of the world’s biggest oil companies, including ExxonMobil (which manufactures Mobil Gargoyle Arctic 300), Shell, Statoil and Total have announced a number of ‘green’ investments in technologies, including electric battery storage systems, wind
Increased petrol demand boosts oil prices
20/05/2016 by Mark
Ahead of what is known as ‘driving season’ in the US, when holidaymakers take to the roads in their droves, there has been a
Russia has little optimism about oil prices
15/05/2016 by Mark
Russia were left standing last month as Saudi Arabia failed to agree to a freeze in production at January levels, which caused negotiations to break down without an agreement. Just days later, a number of…
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…