Are antifreeze and coolant the same?
06/01/2026 by Thomas Clark
While antifreeze and coolant are sometimes referred to interchangeably, there are differences that exist between them. While there are similarities like their glycol base, their key differences concern their composition and the way they are…
UK lubricant major launches coolant for data centres
01/01/2026 by Jay Hatton
Leading oil and grease manufacturer, Shell Lubricants, has launched an original fluid designed to serve as a coolant for artificial intelligence (AI) chips and data centres.
What is the difference between red and blue antifreeze?
22/12/2025 by Daniel Tait
Available from experts in lubrication and coolant like Millers Oils and Mobil, antifreeze is a crucial fluid for vehicles and stationary machinery. They protect engines operating at low temperatures from freezing, stopping systems from
Fuchs launches new immersion cooling fluid
19/08/2025 by Mark
The largest independent supplier of lubricant products in the world, Fuchs, has introduced the
What is the difference between cutting fluid and coolant?
02/07/2025 by Daniel Tait
In the context of metalworking, solutions like cutting fluids and coolants see frequent use.
Shell launches new coolant for data centres
17/06/2025 by Joel Thompson
Traditional oil and gas major Shell has revealed its new DLC Fluid S3, a propylene glycol-based coolant fluid for equipment in modern data centres.
What are low GWP refrigerants?
08/06/2025 by Cameron Clarke
The refrigeration and air conditioning industry is undergoing a transformation. Environmental concerns are driving the adoption of more sustainable cooling solutions.
Castrol rolls out new direct-to-chip coolant
06/01/2025 by Mark
UK industrial lubricant expert Castrol recently launched a brand-new direct-to-chip cooling fluid, which is engineered to address the exceptionally high thermal demands of
Health and safety risks of working with metalworking fluids
08/07/2024 by Mark
Metalworking fluids, or MWFs for short, are water-based fluids or neat oils used in the machining and forming of metals to cool and lubricate.
Choosing the best vacuum pump fluid for your industry
02/07/2024 by Mark
As a rule, the best way to select a vacuum pump oil for your industry is to follow your original equipment manufacturer (OEM) recommendations while adhering to any regulations and legislation that is sector specific.
How to choose the right turbine oil for your needs
30/06/2024 by Mark
Built-for-purpose fluid solutions, turbine oils are produced by leading lubricant manufacturers.
Petronas forms partnership with Iceotope for thermal management
20/06/2024 by OilStoreAdministrator
Iceotope, a provider of liquid cooling solutions for data centres, has started a collaboration with Petronas Lubricants International.