New Uses for PET Bottles
APPE, the polyethylene terephthalate packaging division of LSB, says it is targeting large DeepGrip bottles at sectors that have not been traditional markets for PET. DeepGrip bottles are produced in sizes up to 7 liters with a deep recess on each side that creates an integrated handle. APPE said potential end markets include motor oils, food, dairy, juice, edible oils, and home and personal care.
Many packages in these sectors are currently made from extrusion blow molded high-density polyethylene bottles with integrated handles. The company said that PET offers sustainability benefits, including weight savings compared to equivalent HDPE bottles.
www.appepackaging.com
Specialist Lubes for Shop and Home
WD-40 Europe announced its Specialist line of seven maintenance products. The series includes Fast Release Penetrant, High Performance Silicone Lubricant, High Performance PTFE
Lubricant, Anti Friction PTFE Lubricant, Fast Drying Contact Cleaner, Fast Acting Degreaser and High Performance White Lithium Grease. The full range of new products is available in the United Kingdom, and selected products are on sale in other key European countries.
www.wd40company.com
Compressor Lubes for Harsh Environments
Anderol Specialty Lubricants has introduced C-NRT compressor and vacuum pump lubricants, which, according to the company, increase service life up to three times longer than required by original equipment manufacturers. The lubricants are inert to the reactive gases found in extreme applications, reducing their rate of degradation.
C-NRT lubes are claimed to have superior thermo-oxidative stability, excellent hydraulic stability, and increased film thickness. The lubricants are available in a wide range of viscosities.
www.anderol-europe.com
Magnetic Filtration Improves Surface Finish
Eclipse Magnetics Filtramag magnetic filtration system is said to help manufacturers produce high-quality mirror finishes while also improving operating efficiency. The filter removes ferrous particles from the coolant, preventing damage to the part and improving accuracy.
The company says that the filters reduce downtime by reducing the frequency and time required to clean machines. Filtramag is available in two models for maximum flow rates of up to 500 liters per minute.
www.eclipsemagnetics.com
ATF Additive Package
BRB International BV has introduced an additive package to formulate automatic transmission fluids. The company says that Petrolad 743N is a multifuncitonal package that does not require an additional pour-point depressant or viscosity index improver. At a dosage of 10 percent by weight, Petrolad 743N meets the requirements of some common ATF specifications, including Dexron IIIH, Ford Mercon, Allison C-4, Caterpillar TO-2, M2C138-CJ and M2C166-H. It can also be used in power steering fluids.
www.brb-international.com
Microviscometer Works on Small Samples
Lovis 2000 M/ME from Anton Paar provides highly accurate viscosity readings from samples of just 400 micro-liters. The company says that this microviscometer provides accuracy up to 0.5 percent and repeatability up to 0.1 percent. For simultaneous determination of density, kinematic viscosity and dynamic viscosity, the microviscometer can be combined with a DMA M density meter.
Combinations with other parameters, such as sound velocity, are also available. Results are ready after 30 seconds. The Lovis 2000 M/ ME can be used on liquids with viscosity up to 10,000 millipascal-seconds and temperatures from 5 to 100 degrees C.
www.anton-paar.com
Analyzing Oil in the Field
Kittiwake has launched the FTIR3 Oil Analyzer that is said to provide fully compliant ASTM oil measurements in the field. The oil analyzer is preloaded with standard ASTM test parameters for lubrication oils. The FTIR3 Oil Analyzer is comprised of a spectrometer, portable computer and carrying case and requires only 2 milliliters of oil sample.
The results provide general information about the identity and condition of the oil such as degradation byproducts, additive depletion, contaminants, sulfonation, oxidation, and nitration. The software allows users to set up multiple machines and oil types and to define what parameters are measured on each sample. Data is stored on the machine and can either be viewed numerically or graphically.