Looking after the wellbeing of metalworkers
05/07/2015 by OilStoreAdministrator
Health and safety is a critical concern for firms engaged in metalworking. It is, however, important to recognise that a lot of progress has been made in this area. For example, asthma and dermatitis are…
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…
Massive wind farm launches in North Wales
01/07/2015 by Richard
Wales is now home to the second biggest offshore wind farm in the world, following the opening of the 160-turbine Gwynt y Mor. The Welsh First Minister, Carwyn Jones AM, was in attendance for the
Wind turbine deal agreed by Scottish Power
24/06/2015 by OilStoreAdministrator
Scottish Power’s renewables arm has announced that an agreement has been reached with Spanish company Gamesa for the purchase of roughly 100 wind turbines. These turbines are set to be used at a planned 239-megawatt…
Princeton announces ExxonMobil support
17/06/2015 by Mark
ExxonMobil recently confirmed that it has agreed to a five-year partnership with Princeton University, which will see the oil giant donate millions to the US institution over that period. The team-up was first announced by…
Premium cutting fluids for the metalworking sector
14/06/2015 by Richard
Cutting fluids are of significance for firms that engage in metalwork, and a wide variety of products is available. However, some manufacturers, such as Fuchs, have made an impressive effort to make products of only…
Gear oils under the spotlight
13/06/2015 by OilStoreAdministrator
The importance of gear oils cannot be denied. If the oil is of a high quality then it can last for a long time,and this can mean that equipment keeps working without awkward breaks. However,…
Hydraulic fluid: simplifying the selection process
12/06/2015 by Richard
Choosing hydraulic fluid can appear somewhat daunting to inexperienced individuals. Nonetheless, it should not be too complex a process and breaking it down into distinct stages can be useful. When the correct hydraulic fluid is
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…
Five points about the proper use of engine oil
10/06/2015 by Mark
Novices should not be afraid of engine oil, but they should try to learn as much about it as possible. It’s vital to explore the details of this product, whether or not it is manufactured…
Food grade lubricants: quality counts
09/06/2015 by OilStoreAdministrator
Lubricant manufacturers, such as Fuchs, understand that quality matters. It is especially important when food may be affected by the product. This is because the safety of consumers is paramount. Further, any lubricant of food…