The grease industry has been under pressure to develop formulations that keep pace with the increased performance and efficiency requirements of moder ...

The looming introduction of one of the most complex specifications to date is top of mind for formulators. Two companies share how they are preparing ...

Almost the entire lubricant industry is moving toward lower viscosity fluids. But in some additive package components, mainly for crankcase lubricants ...

Studying a new type of viscosity modifier led to a valuable discovery about fluid flow in hydraulic systems.

Fluid makers can no longer use existing automatic transmission fluid formulations in hybrids. But new products are being developed.

Additive companies play a key role in the drive for improved fuel economy and emissions targets, which are in turn determining additive development tr ...

Tianhe Chemicals reported last month that it has launched lubricant additive packages for passenger car engine oils meeting the API SN and SL sequence ...

Lubricant additives supplier SBZ Corp. opened a manufacturing facility and laboratory in Wickford, United Kingdom, to accommodate growing demand from ...

Chevron Oronite completed an expansion of its additives plant in Singapore that doubles its global carboxylate-based detergents capacity, the company ...

With a century of operations under its belt, Chevron Oronite anticipates a new spurt of growth from automotive, off-highway and industrial application ...

Natural gas is fueling ever more of the worlds increasing energy demands. Stationary engines havent escaped this trend, and oil formulators have to ke ...

An important chemical used to synthesize detergents for marine diesel cylinder oils has been classified as a reprotoxin. Infineum reports on the searc ...

Industrial gear oils must meet the requirements of lingering legacy specifications as well as a number of new standards that are evolving rapidly and ...

Statistical tools such as test modeling are invaluable in quickly and efficiently understanding the effects of additives on grease performance. These ...

These lubricants are expected to save fuel, protect hardware and make everyone's life simpler -- but components and specifications are becoming more c ...

Chevron Oronite announced yesterday that it will install carboxylate capacity at its lubricant additive plant in Singapore.

Formulators use a wide range of chemicals to perform the long list of jobs assigned to lubricant additives. Todays engine oils offer extensive example ...

Chevron Oronite announced last week the completion of a major expansion at its lubricant additive plant in Singapore. The project increased the facili ...

Seeing an open door to the world's lubricant markets, these young additive companies are eager to expand their reach beyond China's borders.

While some lubricants need only a single component, such as a rust inhibitor, engine oils demand a complex mix of chemistries. The key additives expla ...