Hydraulic Efficiency Drive
Shell has launched Tellus S4 VE, a gas-to-liquid hydraulic fluid that the company claims delivers a 6 percent hydraulic productivity improvement over mineral oil formulations. The company also says the fluid can reduce energy losses from hydraulic pumps by up to 21 percent. The fluid has a viscosity index of 160 and offers extended oil life, good wear protection, sludge control and the ability to operate in a wide range of temperatures. Tellus S4 VE meets the requirements of several industry specifications, including ASTM 6158-05, DIN 51524 and ISO 11158. www.shell.com
My Chemical Legislation Finder
The European Chemicals Agency has developed the EU Chemicals Legislation Finder, a free online service that provides companies with an overview of the European Union’s chemicals legislation with which they may need to comply. Integrated into the agency’s chemicals database, companies can use EUCLEF to navigate through the EU chemicals legislative framework and find relevant information on how their substances are regulated across the EU. The first version of the finder covers legislation dealing with air and water quality, worker protection, pesticides, food contact materials and more. An accompanying regulatory support service is also available, allowing companies to ask direct questions about the different EU chemicals legislation covered by EUCLEF. www.echa.europa.eu
Grinding Mill Control System
Finland-based Outotec introduced its Outotec Mill Control System, which provides the control functions required for the safe operation of grinding mills and their lubrication systems. The system continuously monitors the mill’s condition and comes with remote expert support to ensure maximum mill availability. The company claims that the system proactively detects anomalies and uses diagnostic data from IO-Link instruments to monitor instrument health and diagnose installation problems before they cause downtime. The system meets all relevant EU safety directives as well as other international safety standards. www.outotec.com
Cool Hand Lubes
Aquatec 7655 from lubricant manufacturer Oelheld is a water-soluble cooling lubricant designed for use in high-pressure applications and the processing of both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. It meets the requirements of EU chemicals regulations known as REACH, produces low levels of emissions and has good long-term stability. The company claims that the cooling lube also produces high surface quality of workpieces and has high emulsion stability, low foaming, low odor and long tooling life. Aquatec 7655 is free from heavy metals and contains no organochlorine compounds. www.oelheld.com
Cutting Fluid Crew
Fuchs Lubricants’ Ecocool product line of water-miscible cooling lubricants has been expanded with the addition of Ecocool Global 20, a cutting and grinding fluid for automotive component manufacturing. The fluid is particularly effective when used on steel and aluminum but is safe to use on most metals. The company claims that the fluid enables reductions in tooling costs, extended tool life and increased cutting speed. The fluid also provides a safer working environment, as it is low-foaming, nearly odorless and non-irritating to human skin. The cutting fluid is available globally. www.fuchs.com