Oil prices and their economic impact
03/07/2015 by Mark
While different countries have their own distinctive relationship with oil, one thing is apparent: few nations are unaffected by significant changes in the price of this commodity. This is certainly the case in the UK,…
Why change the oil in machinery?
02/07/2015 by OilStoreAdministrator
Regular oil changes are essential when maintaining effective machinery. Everyone knows that changing the lubricant in equipment has to be done to keep performance high, but not everybody understands why. If people realise precisely why…
Five tips for maintaining machinery efficiently
11/06/2015 by Richard
When not maintained to a high standard, machinery will not deliver the goods for a firm or its consumers. For this reason, a team must follow specific procedures if a plant is going to keep…
How your business can get the most out of its machinery
14/05/2015 by Richard
Plant machinery is extremely expensive and often vital to the daily running of a business, which is why it is so important that you are able to make the most of the apparatus you own.…
The classes of lubricating oil
10/05/2015 by Mark
Lubricants are one of the most important tools you can use to keep your equipment and engines in tip-top condition. However, it can sometimes be difficult to choose the right one. This is because there…
What goes in to producing quality lubricants?
10/04/2015 by Richard
We all know that oils are a vital component when it comes to making sure that machines and motors work properly. However, while we all appreciate the efforts of the likes of Shell and Fuchs,…
What factors can affect oil consumption?
09/04/2015 by OilStoreAdministrator
Oil consumption can be a subject that not many drivers know that much about, as, generally speaking, the only time that a motorist finds an issue with their lubricant level is once it is already…
Four reasons to change machine oil regularly
08/04/2015 by Mark
Modern lubricants from the likes of Mobil, Q8 and Shell can ensure the best performance for your business’ machinery. They also enhance the motors and mechanisms, increasing their performance and helping them to last. However,…
New marine lubricant launched by Exxon Mobil
08/04/2015 by OilStoreAdministrator
Top oil manufacturer Exxon Mobil has announced the launch of a new specialist marine lubricant, which is designed to be used in Emission Control Areas (ECA). Premium AFME 200 joins another lubricant manufactured by the…
Are you aware of your oils?
31/03/2015 by OilStoreAdministrator
Following the news that drivers in Northern Ireland have been found to be the most aware of what type of engine oil the manufacturer of their car recommends, would you be able to say the…
New machine fluid challenge unveiled by Q8Oils
26/03/2015 by OilStoreAdministrator
Q8Oils, a leading provider of lubricants for engineering and industrial purposes, has announced the launch of The Challenge, which marks its latest initiative aimed at operators and owners of machine shops. Under the terms of…
What difference does viscosity make to oil?
07/03/2015 by OilStoreAdministrator
Ensuring that engines and machines are well lubricated is vital to how well they work, and with so many different types of oils on the market, it is important to make sure that you are…