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What are the different types of air compressor oils?

10/05/2025 by Mark

Air compressor oils – also known as air compressor lubricants – help to maintain the performance and longevity of air compressors. These are machines that increase air pressure for various pneumatic tools or applications.
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Is vacuum pump oil the same as compressor oil?

09/05/2025 by Mark

Vacuum pump oil and compressor oil are both lubricants used in industrial settings. However, although they may appear similar, they serve different purposes.
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Petronas Lubricants forms new partnership

08/05/2025 by Mark

Malaysian manufacturer Petronas Lubricants International (PLI) recently signed a new partnership agreement with Glide Technology, a local lubricant maker. The concord covers the distribution of
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The differences between vacuum pump oil, compressor oil and refrigeration oil

07/05/2025 by Mark

Industrial machinery needs the right type of oil. It is essential for performance, longevity and safety. Vacuum pump oil, compressor oil and refrigeration oil have certain similarities, but all serve different functions.
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Fuchs obtains American lubricants supplier

21/04/2025 by Mark

German lubricant expert Fuchs recently acquired IRMCO, a tube bending and metal forming lubricant provider based in Chicago, Illinois in the US.
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Castrol sponsors India race event

18/04/2025 by OilStoreAdministrator

Respected lubricant brand Castrol was recently the title sponsor for a major racing festival in India.
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Spain to host European lubrication conference

17/04/2025 by Richard

November will find major players and industry professionals in the world of lubrication gathering in Valencia, Spain.
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Industrial expansion drives Indian lubricant market

16/04/2025 by Mark

A recent report has revealed rapid industrial growth is currently propelling progress in India’s lubrication market. Analysts found that market size in India was valued at around 2.70 billion litres back in 2023, but forecast
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Total emphasises role of lubricants in modern mining

15/04/2025 by OilStoreAdministrator

Luiz Claudio Sampaio, General Manager for Total and an expert in mining lubrication, recently spoke out on the role of lubricants in the industry. He emphasised that in today’s mining sector, the latest advances in
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Shell completes Texas lubricants re-refining facility

14/04/2025 by Richard

Shell lubricants subsidiary, Pennzoil-Quaker State Company, in partnership with North American re-refining specialist Blue Tide, recently announced the completion of its world-scale facility based in Baytown, Texas.
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Castrol highlights lubrication properties on branded paint scheme

11/04/2025 by Richard

Just in time for a recent event at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina, USA, leading UK lubricant line Castrol revised the paint scheme on its entrant.
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The key features and benefits of CPI lubricants

08/04/2025 by Mark

CPI lubricants are developed by the Chemical Products Inc. (CPI) brand.
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