Maersk Onboard Blending System Available in the Med
Maersk Fluid Technologys SEAMate, an onboard engine lubricant blending system, is now available for installation at shipyards Greece and Cyprus, two of the biggest shipping markets in the world by tonnage. The system can blend oil to suit operational engine conditions and fuel sulfur levels, and reduce cylinder oil consumption, mitigate cold corrosion, excessive cylinder wear and issues associated with worn system oil, Maersk said.
SEAMate is suitable for all types of two-stroke engines, including MAN Diesel & Turbo and Winterthur Gas & Diesel. Greek marine equipment and technical support company Technava will be the main sales agent.
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Laser Precision
Spectro Scientific has introduced a new laser analytical tool to detect wear faults in gearboxes. The LaserNet 215 particle counter and ferrous debris monitor can be used for various applications such as gearboxes, engines and transmissions.
New diagnostic features in the seventh-generation LaserNet analyzer helps users determine oil cleanliness, whether machinery is free of wear damage and where particles come from. www.spectrosci.com
Petro-Canada Lubricant Expands Traxon Gear Oil Range
Petro-Canada Lubricant has launched Traxon Synthetic MTF 75W-80 for heavy duty class 6-8 manual transmissions. The oil has been approved by Mack for its mDRIVE and for Volvos I-Shift and offers drain intervals of up to 400,000 kilometers. www.lubricants.petro-canada.com
New Tractor Transmission Oil from Exol
Exol Lubricants, the U.K.s largest independent lubricants company, launched Harvest LV UTTO, a new synthetic off-highway oil for tractor transmissions, hydraulics, final drives and wet brakes.
The product is a fully synthetic, low-viscosity oil that offers long drain intervals, improved anti-squawk performance in brake systems with excellent oxidation stability, low-temperature and anti-wear properties in new and old equipment, the company claims. It also meets the latest original equipment manufacturer requirements from Allison Transmission, Case New Holland, Caterpillar, Ford, Kubota, Massey Ferguson, Valtra and Volvo.
Exol manufactures and supplies automotive, commercial, agricultural, industrial, off-highway and railway lubricants and associated products. www.exol-lubricants.comο