What if I ignore the manufacturer’s recommendations for lubricants?
09/02/2016 by Mark
One of the things that many of the people who have cause to purchase lubricants wonder about is whether or not it
Why ultrasonic grease guns are a great tool for engineers
06/02/2016 by Richard
There has certainly been a hype about ultrasonic grease guns in recent years, provoking debate on whether they are worth the
Why you need to measure air contamination in oil
03/02/2016 by Mark
Air should always be considered an unwanted contaminant in oil as it can result in several negative effects. For instance, the oil in use can become compressible, an
How can you improve the cleanliness of your oil?
30/01/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
When using industrial lubricants of any kind, be it Mobil Glygoyle 30 or Q8 Haydn 46, it is important that you keep your oil as clean as possible, as the
The lubrication myths that are costing you cash
13/01/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
When it comes to lubrication, there are so many myths and untruths surrounding certain practices that you can so easily find yourself doing the wrong thing and costing your company money, despite your
Fixing common lubricant problems
12/01/2016 by Richard
As the lifeblood of every operation where mechanical equipment is used, lubricants perform several roles.
Should I always buy the most expensive lubricants?
11/01/2016 by Richard
It is easy to assume that buying the most expensive lubricants on the market will give you an advantage and ensure that your machinery is in tip-top condition. This can be quite true in many…
Should I use industrial oil or grease?
08/01/2016 by Mark
In order to get the most from your machinery, and to ensure that it functions at its maximum capacity, you will need to ensure that you are using the right
Why has my hydraulic fluid darkened?
30/11/2015 by Mark
One of the things that can really worry machinery operators is that moment when they pull a fluid sample from their hydraulic system, only to find that it has become significantly darker since
When do you need a synthetic lubricant?
23/11/2015 by Richard
Most machinery operators believe that synthetic oils offer a number of benefits above and beyond other oils, including increased engine efficiency and a lower cost, but is there any truth in this matter, and if…
Extending the life of your lubricant
16/11/2015 by OilStoreAdministrator
It is generally the case that the life of even the best lubricants from the likes of Fuchs and Mobil is halved every time it experiences a 10°C increase in operating temperature. This is a…
Four ways to identify lubricant starvation
09/11/2015 by Richard
When you are running expensive machinery, one of the worst things that can happen is your equipment being starved of lubricant, but it is something that can happen if you are not vigilant. Here are…