Why is regular oil analysis essential onsite?
11/08/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
If your operation is unfortunate enough to be among the companies that have experienced mechanical breakdowns, you may want to look to your lubricant use for answers. Counted as two of the key causes of…
BP reports strong second-quarter earnings
10/08/2021 by Mark
Energy company BP has joined a number of oil companies in posting earnings that were greater than expected for quarter two thanks to
Four kinds of lubrication and their uses explained
09/08/2021 by Richard
To ensure every lubricant used for machinery is effective, it’s vital to understand the different forms it can take. If the wrong type of lubricant is used, it can lead to a drop in mechanical…
Fuchs widens carbon-neutral goal
08/08/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
While lubricant maker Fuchs’s manufacturing facilities have been running on a basis that is carbon neutral, it has announced it will extend this ambition to all its joint ventures and non-production holdings, regardless of the…
Tips for a smarter approach to lubrication
07/08/2021 by Mark
Employing effective methods of lubrication onsite can provide numerous benefits. You might be looking for simpler, more streamlined ways of using the oils and greases you buy or looking to save money on how much…
Shell courts buyers for its Permian assets
06/08/2021 by Richard
Bloomberg reports that potential suitors have been invited to consider purchasing Shell’s assets in the US Permian Basin, which largely drove the resurgence in US oil production in recent years and is currently responsible for…
Three ways to makes savings on lubrication
05/08/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
In the current economic climate, many companies are looking to reduce costs where possible to remain competitive. For mechanical devices to operate effectively and remain in good working order, efficient lubrication of all working parts…
Shell delivers positive news to investors
04/08/2021 by Mark
After being forced to withhold dividends during the COVID-19 pandemic, Shell has marked a return to relative normality with greater profits, enabling it to pay higher
Lubrication types explained – hydrodynamic and elastohydrodynamic
03/08/2021 by Richard
Full-film lubrication conditions occur when a machine part has started to rotate and the load and speed rate result in a layer of oil forming between the shaft and the surfaces of bearings. This oil…
Valvoline publishes CSR report for 2020
02/08/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
US-based Valvoline has published its 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, which details how well the company performed last year in aspects of sustainability, citizenship, diversity, inclusion and
What do the additives in spindle oil offer?
01/08/2021 by Mark
A vast assortment of spindle oils are currently produced by lead manufacturers in the lubrication industry, like Q8 and Shell. These cleverly crafted and built-for-purpose oils deliver impressive performance levels and can protect equipment from…
What are the important attributes of hydraulic oil?
31/07/2021 by Richard
Hydraulic oils are defined as hydraulic lubricants using an oil base, as opposed to those that use water, which are sometimes referred to as hydraulic fluids. Water was among the earliest hydraulic lubricants, used by…