Shell to build Pennsylvania petrochemical complex
18/06/2016 by Mark
Royal Dutch Shell, which makes Shell Tellus S2 M 32 and Shell Omala S2 G 320, has recently revealed its intention to construct a brand new petrochemical site close to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The oil giant…
Low oil prices cause coal consumption to fall
15/06/2016 by Richard
The consumption of coal fell by a record breaking amount globally in 2015, thanks to a decrease in demand from China and an
3 tips for extending the life of your pump bearings
14/06/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
One of the biggest causes of machinery failure, just behind failed seals and worn packings, is bearing failure. Bearings are not cheap and they are much more involved in the operation of machinery than most…
5 tips for handling industrial lubricants safely
12/06/2016 by Richard
It is all too easy to prevent workplace accidents and safety issues by simply putting into practice basic measures. By ensuring that all staff have basic safety training, that there is no reason why anyone…
Dry ice cleaning could be the future of oil and grease removal
12/06/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
A new cleaning technique makes it possible to remove oil, soot, dirt and grease buildup from machinery, industrial equipment and
What are the tell-tale signs of lubricant starvation?
10/06/2016 by Mark
Lubricant starvation is a very serious problem when it comes to expensive machinery. If there is not enough lubricant present in a piece of equipment, things can go downhill quickly and machinery can easily wear…
British analysts forecast oil will rise
09/06/2016 by Richard
Analysts at Capital Economics – a consulting company based in Britain – believe that oil prices will continue to rise higher. In a report received by
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…