5 tips for handling industrial lubricants safely
12/06/2016 by Richard
It is all too easy to prevent workplace accidents and safety issues by simply putting into practice basic measures. By ensuring that all staff have basic safety training, that there is no reason why anyone…
Dry ice cleaning could be the future of oil and grease removal
12/06/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
A new cleaning technique makes it possible to remove oil, soot, dirt and grease buildup from machinery, industrial equipment and
What are the tell-tale signs of lubricant starvation?
10/06/2016 by Mark
Lubricant starvation is a very serious problem when it comes to expensive machinery. If there is not enough lubricant present in a piece of equipment, things can go downhill quickly and machinery can easily wear…
British analysts forecast oil will rise
09/06/2016 by Richard
Analysts at Capital Economics – a consulting company based in Britain – believe that oil prices will continue to rise higher. In a report received by
How can you stop bearings from overheating?
08/06/2016 by Richard
Overheating can be a strong indicator of an underlying issue impacting a bearing. As normal operating temperatures vary between applications, no single temperature is a clear sign of
Should proactive maintenance be the way forward?
06/06/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
Whatever industry you may work in, the one thing that you will absolutely want to avoid is employing the practice of reactive maintenance. This is basically the practice of fixing a problem after it has…
Boss of Exxon says Argentina shale investment could top $10 billion
06/06/2016 by Mark
The CEO of Exxon Mobil, which is known for a range of oil-based products, including Mobil 1 New Life 0W/40 and Mobiltemp SHC 100, has stated that
Low oil prices prove to be a boon to the airline industry
03/06/2016 by Mark
Although low oil prices are not exactly good news for big oil companies like ExxonMobil, which produces Mobil 1 Racing 4T, they have proved to be much more of a boon for the airline sector,…
Using wire ropes and lubrication
03/06/2016 by Richard
Wire ropes are often used in various different situations within factory and manufacturing settings, amongst others. One of the things we get asked quite a lot is how best wire pore applications can be lubricated…
Standoff between Saudi and Iran impacts oil prices
02/06/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
Oil prices have stayed flat ahead of an Organization of Petroleum Producing Countries (OPEC) meeting taking place in Vienna today (June 2). Since Iran’s return to the
Oil price tops $50 for first time this year
29/05/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
Oil has reached above $50 (£33.97) per barrel for the first time in 2016 as investors balance the impact of
Big companies compete for control of Qatar oil field
26/05/2016 by Richard
Six of the biggest international oil companies, including BP and Royal Dutch Shell, which manufactures Shell Tonna S3 M 68, have places bids to operate the biggest offshore oil field in Qatar, according to Reuters.…