TotalEnergies announces water-based lubricant for EVs
06/02/2023 by Katie
In a development that may revolutionise lubrication for electric vehicles (EVs), TotalEnergies has revealed that it has overcome the technical challenges to develop a water-based lubricant (WBL) suitable for direct-cooling electric motors.
Everything you need to know about the properties of lubricating oils
10/01/2023 by Mark
From maximising the effectiveness of mechanical equipment in heavy-duty applications like gas and oil refineries to protecting engine components in conventional cars from dirt, rust, and other contaminants, lubricating oils are deployed in a
Why are lubrication oil pumps always of positive displacement type?
04/01/2023 by Mark
The pump technology selected for an application will depends on many different factors including fluid type, viscosity, abrasiveness and temperature among other. However, when it comes to lubrication oil pumps, a
Case study shows Texaco lubricant can last six times longer
18/12/2022 by Mark
A mixed agricultural business in Germany, TACT Von Eller-Ebersteinsche BGA GbR, has found through oil analysis that its new biogas engine can run about six times longer without an oil change when using the high-performance…
What are the seven purposes of lubrication?
25/11/2022 by greg
To keep mechanical systems operating at maximum performance, effective lubrication is an essential process. Oils, greases, fluids and other lubricants are renowned for “greasing the wheels” of machinery, but in fact, most lubricants are relied…
What is the difference between a military oil specification lubricant and a regular lubricant?
25/11/2022 by Katie
Recent reports indicate that most enterprises operating a fleet here in the United Kingdom will select to use any synthetic lubricant available to keep the innerworkings of their vehicles running smoothly while avoiding mechanical downtime,…
Which lubrication is suitable for high load-bearing machinery?
02/11/2022 by Katie
High load-bearing machinery must cope with strong impacts and pressures, and often limiting conditions when it comes to lubrication. As a result, specialist solutions are carefully formulated using customised base oils and specific additives.
What type of lubrication is used in modern cars?
30/10/2022 by Katie
The latest cars coming off the production line from leading automakers are designed with engines optimised for efficiency, performance and active service life. However, to keep engine components protected and able to move freely, a…
What is the best lubricant for metal on metal?
29/10/2022 by Mark
In working engines and equipment, many metal components operate in proximity to one another. If the surfaces of these moving metal parts come into contact with one another, friction and undue wear will occur.
How to check and top up your brake fluid
29/10/2022 by Mark
Ensuring that brake fluid remains topped up is essential. Without it, a braking system will stop functioning, putting the lives of those onboard and other motorists on the road in danger and potentially harming your…
Not all food grade lubricants are created equal
26/10/2022 by Richard
As part of continuous maintenance routines designed to reduce the risk of cross contamination and with a strong focus on creating safe, hygienic and clean production environments, it is currently standard practice in most facilities…
Testing shows Valvoline lubricants deliver exceptional contaminant protection
24/10/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator
Lubricant maker Valvoline has released results of side-by-side tests that show that its own fully synthetic motor oils, when compared with a leading fully synthetic alternative, provide up to 24 times greater protection against common…