Regulations Specs & Testing

ILSAC GF-7: A Meaningful Upgrade
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ILSAC GF-7: A Meaningful Upgrade

September 27, 2024

Steve Haffner discusses the benefits of ILSAC GF-7 as well as some of the concerns stakeholders had that have now been r ...

Innovation Is More than New Molecules

Innovation Is More than New Molecules

September 27, 2024

Chemical regulation may be reducing the flow of new molecules into the market, but it has prompted a variety of new appr ...

Comprehensive Condition Monitoring

Comprehensive Condition Monitoring

September 27, 2024

Oil analysis is at the core of condition monitoring, but other complementary tests can help to round out a predictive ma ...

RelaDyne Expands in Latin America

RelaDyne Expands in Latin America

September 25, 2024

RelaDyne acquired Oil Flush, an industrial lubrication service provider based in Chihuahua, Mexico. The acquisition furt ...

JASO’s Flat-viscosity Spec Coming Soon

JASO’s Flat-viscosity Spec Coming Soon

August 7, 2024

The Japanese Automotive Standards Organization has developed a specification for new generation of ultra-high viscosity ...

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Podcast 24: Regulation Over-REACH

August 1, 2024

Regulating the production, handling and trade of chemicals, some of which are potentially dangerous, is unarguably a goo ...

How Do Chemical Regulations Influence the Lubricants Industry?

How Do Chemical Regulations Influence the Lubricants Industry?

August 1, 2024

Chemical regulations are becoming more stringent and numerous, especially in regions like Europe. How might these regula ...

How Would Proposed SDPA Regulations Affect Lubricant Additives?

How Would Proposed SDPA Regulations Affect Lubricant Additives?

August 1, 2024

ATC explains its stance on the proposed EU Harmonized Classification and Labelling for C4:C8 and C9 substituted diphenyl ...

ILSAC GF-7: Welcome or Not?

ILSAC GF-7: Welcome or Not?

August 1, 2024

Steve Haffner explores how stakeholder alignment for ILSAC GF-7 has differed from that of past categories.

Lube is Stable in Hydrogen ICEs

Lube is Stable in Hydrogen ICEs

July 24, 2024

Contrary to expectations, lubricants showed no significant signs of degradation in two heavy-duty hydrogen-fueled intern ...

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VLS Refers Silverhook Complaints

July 2, 2024

Industry watchdog Verification of Lubricant Standards reported recently that it has lodged complaints with United Kingdo ...

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VLS Brings Changes for Cutting Fluid

June 25, 2024

Industry watchdog Verification of Lubricant Specifications reported recently that a metalworking fluids supplier altered ...

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ATIEL, UEIL Form Sustainability Panel

June 18, 2024

Two of Europe’s important lubricant industry trade groups – ATIEL and UEIL – have formed a joint committee to work ...

Advanced Lubricant Formulations from Molecule to Market

Advanced Lubricant Formulations from Molecule to Market

May 28, 2024

Lubrizol explains why adhering to testing protocols—including laboratory tests, engine tests and field trials—is piv ...

EU Alleges Lube Smuggling in Italy

EU Alleges Lube Smuggling in Italy

May 14, 2024

The European Union’s public prosecution office last week announced an investigation, dubbed “Greasy Hands,” into a ...

Mitigating Unnecessary Equipment Wear

Mitigating Unnecessary Equipment Wear

April 30, 2024

Equipment wear can be quite costly. How can routine testing and proper maintenance help to ease the burden?

Off-road Regulations to Impact Lubes

Off-road Regulations to Impact Lubes

April 24, 2024

As regulators look to restrict greenhouse gas emissions from off-road heavy-duty vehicles, lubricants could contribute t ...