They help metalworking fluid formulators boost corrosion control, emulsification and microbial resistance. Just be sure which amines you get.

Canadian and European regulators are all taking whacks at biocide use - and metalworking fluids are feeling the heat.

Time was, researching a term paper or a theme meant going to the library to look up information. In fact, most of us went to the library as a socially ...

Following its latest reorganization, the petroleum additives and chemical company isemerging as a lubricants powerhouse.

When foam takes hold of industrial gearboxes, customers want it fixed right away. Heres how to deflate the problem before it spins out of control.

Theyre about 20 percent of whats in engine oils, and 15 percent or less of industrial lubes. What do additives do - and why are the worlds biggest sup ...

When it comes to lubricating greases for wire ropes, mining equipment and other heavily loaded gear, one thing is clear: It takes a tough chemical str ...

Last year, sales of cars and light trucks in the United States – with its 300 million people – reached 16.9 million units, according to J. ...

Heavy loads, grating friction and an aggressive saltwater environment. How does a new complex grease endure such torture?

Chemical supply concerns - more than base oil worries - are keeping metalworking fluid formulators on edge.

Pour point depressants hold the key to the relationship between temperature and viscosity. Heres how and why.

Automakers believe more fuel savings are hiding inside engine oils, possibly in high doses of friction modifiers. Now they want a test that proves it.

How well do phenolic compounds hold up against microbes such as bacteria, fungi and viruses in metalworking fluids? For the first time, a challenging ...

Recent research at Wisura GmbH disputes conventional theories about how metalworking fluids work. Joachim Schulz says a new model should lead to new a ...

Oils typically used for rolling nonferrous metals often do not provide the best lubrication or surface finishes. Researchers describe how to improve t ...

Antifriction coatings help reduce interior car noise and provide a soft, silky feel to controls. And they last for the life of the car under the harsh ...

A lack of basic grease knowledge can compromise equipment reliability. So, its good to review the basics to fill the knowledge gap about the proper se ...

Demand is growing for synthetic greases. Wilfried Bartz says these products have impressive strengths - and some weaknesses - and that users should co ...

With so much focus on fuel economy, lubricant formulators are seeking new types of friction modifiers. One academic says dont abandon the old.

Automakers are satisfied that low-phosphorus engine oils deliver the wear protection they need. That's cold comfort to the engine rebuilders and car g ...