Finished Lubricants

Aboard a guided missile destroyer, lubrication helps ensure the safety of sailors and the integrity of the equipment.

Microorganisms can wreak havoc in the metalworking environment, so skilled formulators create metalworking fluids with biosynergy.

DUBROVNIK, Croatia – The food-grade lubricants industry can help address concerns about mineral oil hydrocarbons getting into food by developing ...

Cam2 International purchased a Vicksburg, Miss., blending and packaging plant from Shell that will produce over 100 million gallons of finished lubric ...

In an engine oil market like China, where many consumers prefer famous brands, there is little room for small, local suppliers. But Nanjing-based Lopa ...

Aviation Oils

May 1, 2014

A Russian official says that a number of problems are hampering the quality of engine oils available for the countrys civil and military planes. He al ...

Last Word

May 1, 2014

Races turn driving into a game – a very popular and lucrative game when it comes to premier circuits such as Federation de lAutomobile or Federa ...

Staying on Track

May 1, 2014

Tremendous forces are generated on railways, causing significant wear of rails and the wheels that ride them. Industry would like to reduce that wear.

Not So Fast

May 1, 2014

To minimize the environmental impact of lubricant spills, industry has encouraged development of products that degrade quickly. Now a German firm warn ...

Industrial gear oils now face a more rigorous gauntlet of tests for gear and bearing protection and for extended drain intervals. Only the best formul ...

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 ...

The news has been full of dire warnings about the inevitable demise of Group I base oils. But a marketing consultant doesnt share the pessimism and ma ...

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 ...

Under the current government leadership, Chinese lubricant companies should expect the next decade to be the best of times, an analyst told an industr ...

Synthetic Specialists

April 28, 2014

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

Last Word

April 28, 2014

It is becoming increasingly apparent that electric and plug-in hybrid cars are catching on and are destined to become a significant portion of the glo ...

Blenders for Hire

April 28, 2014

Sometimes lubricant suppliers prefer not to be lubricant blenders. In such cases, they turn to toll blenders.

The Best Thing, Going?

April 25, 2014

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 ...

Food-grade lubricants continue to make inroads with food and beverage processing companies. As an industry insider explains, switching from non-food-g ...

Long on Promise

April 25, 2014

When the Soviet Union broke apart, Ukraines grease industry lost its biggest market and Russia lost its main supplier. Now the industries in both coun ...