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Independent lubricant maker rebrands metalworking fluids

13/05/2025 by Daniel Tait

Fuchs, the world’s largest independent lubricant manufacturer, recently renamed its respected “Metablanc” product range to “Renoclean”.
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Klüber drives innovation and sustainability in India

12/05/2025 by Jay Hatton

Renowned for its industrial solutions like gear oil and compressor oil, Klüber Lubrication has recently made international headlines for its operations in India.
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Transformer Oil

What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 transformer oil?

11/05/2025 by Thomas Clark

When it comes to the insulation and cooling of transformers and certain other types of electrical equipment (including high-voltage capacitors and circuit breakers / switches), transformer oil – produced by manufacturers such as Millers and
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Transformer Oil

What colour are transformer oils?

11/05/2025 by Joel Thompson

Transformer oil is also referred to as insulating oil. This is a specialised product used to insulate and cool transformers, as well as other electrical equipment.
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Oil Sampling Pump

What kind of oil do you put in a vacuum pump?

10/05/2025 by Mark

A vacuum pump is a mechanical device that effectively removes gas molecules from a sealed volume, in order to create a partial or full vacuum.
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Air Compressor

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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Compressor

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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What happens to compressor oil that gets too warm?

09/05/2025 by Mark

Compressor oil is directly related to the performance and longevity of air compressors.
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BAE Systems approves Castrol metalworking fluid

09/05/2025 by Richard

With expert assistance from Certas Lubricant Solutions, the Castrol brand’s Hysol SL 45 XBB metalworking fluid has received approval from BAE Systems, the British military, aerospace and information security firm.
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10 essential Paratherm heat transfer fluid maintenance tips

08/05/2025 by Mark

Paratherm heat transfer fluids are a globally-trusted product range used in industrial processes. They offer the ability to deliver high-temperature heating at low system pressures.
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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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Compressor

Signs your air compressor oil needs changing

08/05/2025 by Mark

Air compressors are central to applications in a range of industrial, commercial and residential settings – from pneumatic tools to machinery and HVAC systems.
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