Gear oils under the spotlight
13/06/2015 by OilStoreAdministrator
The importance of gear oils cannot be denied. If the oil is of a high quality then it can last for a long time,and this can mean that equipment keeps working without awkward breaks. However,…
Hydraulic fluid: simplifying the selection process
12/06/2015 by Richard
Choosing hydraulic fluid can appear somewhat daunting to inexperienced individuals. Nonetheless, it should not be too complex a process and breaking it down into distinct stages can be useful. When the correct hydraulic fluid is
Five tips for maintaining machinery efficiently
11/06/2015 by Richard
When not maintained to a high standard, machinery will not deliver the goods for a firm or its consumers. For this reason, a team must follow specific procedures if a plant is going to keep…
Five points about the proper use of engine oil
10/06/2015 by Mark
Novices should not be afraid of engine oil, but they should try to learn as much about it as possible. It’s vital to explore the details of this product, whether or not it is manufactured…
Food grade lubricants: quality counts
09/06/2015 by OilStoreAdministrator
Lubricant manufacturers, such as Fuchs, understand that quality matters. It is especially important when food may be affected by the product. This is because the safety of consumers is paramount. Further, any lubricant of food…
Oil prices may spike due to lack of discoveries
03/06/2015 by Richard
A top executive at BHP Billiton has warned that oil prices might go up because the industry has not yet invested enough in new sources of supply. Tim Cutt has argued that as the American…
DCC Energy makes major bid to acquire Shell business
27/05/2015 by Mark
Irish firm DCC Energy has made an offer of €464m (£332.3m) to buy Butagaz, the French Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) company owned by Royal Dutch Shell. Shell announced the offer in a press release, adding…
Increased manufacturing output boosts British industry
20/05/2015 by OilStoreAdministrator
It was recently reported that UK factories are playing an important role in the national economy recovery. Plant output has jumped at the same time as oil production has increased. Some manufacturers may therefore
How your business can get the most out of its machinery
14/05/2015 by Richard
Plant machinery is extremely expensive and often vital to the daily running of a business, which is why it is so important that you are able to make the most of the apparatus you own.…
Shell agrees sale of nearly 200 UK petrol stations
13/05/2015 by Mark
Oil industry giant Royal Dutch Shell confirmed recently that it had agreed terms to sell 185 of its petrol stations across Britain, enabling independent forecourt operators to further expand their portfolios. The UK’s largest oil…
When do I need to use food grade lubricants?
12/05/2015 by OilStoreAdministrator
There are so many different types of oils available, with companies like Shell, Fuchs and Mobil all selling several varieties, that it can sometimes be tough to know which lube will be the most suitable…
What is compressor oil and why is it important?
11/05/2015 by Richard
Compressor oil is one of the most important types of lubricant for anyone who wants to maintain their machinery effectively. It is primarily used to prevent wear and tear, as well as to diminish the…