Minimize Foam
Clariant added two emulsifiers for metalworking fluids to its Emulsogen range of products. The MTP 020 and 030 emulsifiers have low-foaming properties and are suitable to replace alcohol ethoxylate in cutting fluid formulations, the chemicals manufacturer says. The products have lime soap dispersing properties and perform even with rising fluid application pressures. Emulsogen MTP 030, in particular, has high emulsification power, low temperature performance and improved solubility in mineral oils and ester based fluids. The non-ionic emulsifiers are hazard label-free and are registered for global applications, the company adds. www.clariant.com
Saudi Chemicals Go East
Saudi Arabian chemicals company Sabic showcased its full line of fluids products the IESD show in Shanghai. Sabics fluids include surfactants, detergents, emulsifiers, emollients and thickeners for consumer products and industrial applications, including SAPEG 400 PH viscosity modifier and a range of polyethyleneglycols
Stop Oily Discharge
Non-compliant discharges of oil in water can be one less worry for marine operators with Alfa Lavals BlueBox SA oil content monitor and data recorder. The tamper-proof, standalone device monitors water treatment systems, such as static coalescers, for oil discharge, the company says. If the oil content is above a limit set between 5 and 15 parts per million, the BlueBox prevents the overboard discharge valve from opening.
For overboard discharge to take place, a whole range of conditions must be verified, such as the direction of the sample flow through the oil content monitor, said Shinya Tanehashi, global sales manager for oily water treatment systems, adding that all operational data including GPS position, alarms and unlocking of the devices cover is logged and saved for 18 months for operator reference. www.alfalaval.com
Silent Rails
Kluber released a biodegradable grease for stationary rail flank lubrication systems. The fully synthetic Kluberrail AE 62-61 can be easily pumped to lubricate trackside components and optimize friction reduction between wheels and rail, which in turn minimizes stick-slip on curves and screeching noises, the company says.
The product adheres to components and resists water washout due to rainfall, in addition to forming a grease depot on the rail flank that is picked up and evenly distributed to the train wheels, Kluber adds. www.klueber.com