Bulked-up Offering
Packaging company Greif has developed the GCube intermediate bulk container, which is suitable for non-food products such as lubricants. The inner layer of the container is made of high-density polyethylene, while the two external layers are made from a blend of post-consumer resin. The company claims that the HDPE inner layer and outer PCR layers assure product integrity and reduce the carbon footprint of the entire container by up to 11 percent. The new IBC is currently available from Greif’s Castenedolo plant in Italy and will soon be available across the globe in countries including Germany, the Netherlands, Russia, China, Spain and the United States. www.greif.com
Apt Additive
Nanotech Industrial Solutions introduced its newest additive IW-5000. The water based additive is formulated using inorganic nanostructured fullerene-like tungsten disulfide and may be used to formulate synthetic, semi-synthetic and emulsion metalworking fluids or any other water-miscible lubricating fluid. The company boasts that the zero-oil additive offers good antiwear, antifriction and extreme pressure properties, as well as good load carrying and cooling capacity. It is also nonflammable and nontoxic, the company says. www.nisusacorp.com
Hybrid Lubes
Motul launched a comprehensive product range for hybrid vehicles with gasoline engines that comprises four engine oils, a coolant and a transmission fluid. The engine oils in the range come in SAE 0W-20, SAE 0W-16, SAE 0W-12 and SAE 0W-8 viscosity grades. The oils offer good cold starts, decreased oil consumption and engine cleanliness, the company claims. Each oil in the range is available in 1, 4, 20 and 208 liter packages. Motul DHT e-ATF, the range’s transmission fluid, is completely synthetic and protects both the mechanical and electric propulsion sources in hybrids. www.motul.com
New Nigerian Lube Line
Asha Engine Oil, a new product range rolled out by Asharami Synergy, comprises engine oils and other lubricants for cars, motorcycles and other multipurpose vehicles. The range includes Asha Crest, an engine oil for gas and diesel passenger cars, light vans and four-wheel drive vehicles; Asha HD Premium, a diesel engine oil; Asha Xtra gas and diesel engine oil; and Asha Trans automatic transmission fluid, which meets the requirements of General Motors’ Dexron II-D specification, the company says. The range is available in Nigeria. www.asharamisynergy.com
Lube Antioxidant
Global additive manufacturer SI Group launched Ethanox 1315, a new addition to its lubricant antioxidant portfolio that provides lower volatility under high temperatures and extends the effective usage range of the lubricant. The company claims that the antioxidant performs well in standalone applications and also works well in tandem with its other antioxidants in several industrial and engine oil applications. Ethanox 1315 is able to remain soluble in today’s base stocks and satisfies the requirements of old and new engine technology. www.siigroup.com
Stationary Gas Engine Oil
Petro-Canada Lubricants’ Sentron SP 40 stationary gas engine oil is formulated with 0.75 percent sulfated ash and is designed for use in four-stroke stationary gas engines operating with steel pistons. According to the company, the oil’s thermal and oxidative stability prevents deposits in the top ring grooves of steel piston engines to reduce wear and increase engine durability, while its alkalinity retention extends drain intervals. The oil is also formulated to withstand high temperatures and pressures. www.lubricants.petro-canada.com
Low-viscosity Conservation
Special Tec AA 0W-16 is Liqui Moly’s newest low-viscosity motor oil. The oil is designed to conserve fuel while reducing emissions. It also boasts good high- and low-temperature behavior, as well as high shear stability, good wear resistance and extended oil life, the company claims. The oil meets the requirements for API SN Plus + RC and ILSAC GF-5. It is suitable for use in select vehicles from original equipment manufacturers Honda, Lexus, Suzuki and Toyota. www.liqui-moly.com
Taking Control
Graco Inc., a global manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, developed the GLC X automatic lubrication controller and accompanying mobile app. The company says that GLC X collects information that allows operators and technicians to make quick and informed decisions that can increase productivity. The controller is equipped with Bluetooth and works alongside the company’s Auto Lube app to monitor a range of lubrication metrics, including levels, pressure and configurations, and can operate in varied environments, from industrial plants to heavy-duty construction sites. The app is compatible with most automatic lubrication systems. www.graco.com