ASTM Adopts Safer Brookfield
Tannas Co. has developed a non-liquid bath version of the Scanning Brookfield Technique for determining low-temperature pumpability viscosities and the gelation index of automotive engine oils, lubricants and fuels. The SBT Direct Cool, a dual-position, bench-top lab instrument, incorporates direct refrigeration to eliminate the use of flammable and hydroscopic fluids for sample cooling. ASTM has incorporated the SBT Direct Cool into ASTM D5133, replacing the SB+4 and SB+8 liquid baths. The company says an enhanced automation package permits data-linking of up to four units either simultaneously, or in any combination, with each unit being independent of the others.
www.tannasco.com
Marine Lubes Earn Ecolabel
Kl ber Lubrication announced that its Kl berbio EG 2 gear oil for thrusters and Kl berbio RM 2 stern tube oil now carry the European Ecolabel. This means the oils comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys 2013 Vessel General Permit. The company says that Kl berbio EG 2 oils have high scuffing resistance, protecting gear teeth against fretting damage even at high peak loads. Kl berbio EG 2 and Kl berbio RM 2 also have good stability against ageing, oxidation and hydrolysis.
www.klubersolutions.com
Protecting Exported Parts
VpCI-132 is an impregnated foam pad, flexible packaging material that Cortec Corp. says provides corrosion protection, cushioning and desiccant action, enabling users to eliminate rust preventatives. VpCI-132 is intended for export packaging of machinery, equipment and components. It does not contain harmful toxic compounds like nitrites and chromates. It protects ferrous and non-ferrous metals and alloys such as steel, copper, brass, aluminum, zinc, solder and silver. VpCI-132 conforms to NACE Standard TM0-2008 and RP0487-2000, Mil-I-22100C, Mil-PRF-817057 for static dissipative foams and is RoHS compliant.
www.cortecvci.com
Friction Modifier for Industrial Gear Oils
Croda Lubricants has launched Perfad 3100 friction modifier for industrial gear oils. The company says Perfad 3100 forms a durable film in the mixed and boundary film regimes where energy losses are high. Benefits cited for the product include reduced wear and increased efficiency, low treat rates, high thermal and oxidative stability and low ash. Tests show that Perfad 3100 has minimal impact on water entrainment in gear oil formulations.
www.crodalubricants.com
First Engine Oil for Middle East
Valvoline has introduced Engine Armour, the first fully synthetic engine oil developed specifically for Middle East markets. The company says its ThermalShield technology protects engines against oxidation, corrosion, wear and extreme temperatures in the hot and sandy driving environments found in the Middle East. Engine Armour is available in SAE 5W-40, 10W-40 and 20W-50 viscosity grades.
www.enginearmour.valvolineeurope.com
Coolant for Hard Workpieces
Rhenus Lub GmbH & Co. KG has introduced an extreme-pressure coolant for use in cutting operations on titanium, aluminum, aluminum alloys, most hardened steel and other special materials. The mineral oil-free fluid is formulated as a synthetic grease that eliminates amines and boric acid. Rhenus FU 60 can be used in drilling, milling and threading operations. The company says Rhenus FU 60 has good antiwear properties and excellent flushing action. The coolant meets all industrial health and safety requirements, and contains no chlorine or nitrates. It has a low pH and is classified as water hazard class 1.
www.rhenuslub.com
Marine Cylinder Oil Gains OEM Approvals
Lukoil Marine Lubricants announced that its cylinder lubricating oil Navigo 100 has been approved by Wrtsil and MAN Diesel & Turbo for use in their two-stroke engines. The company says the cylinder oil on the market with a base number of 100 milligrams KOH per gram to help neutralize acidic components created during the combustion of heavy fuel oil. Navigo 100 is also said to provide increased protection against wear.
www.lukoil.com
Eco-Friendly Motor Oils
Gazpromneft Lubricants has launched a line of G-Energy and G-Profi motor oils with what the company calls with improved environmental characteristics. The low SAPS technology used to produce the oils protects engine parts and reduces exhaust gas toxicity. Synthetic G-Energy Service Line R 5W-30 is intended for gasoline and diesel engines. Universal synthetic oil G-Profi GT LA 10W-40 is for commercial diesel and compressed natural gas engines with exhaust control systems. G-Profi MSJ 5W-30 is intended for buses, long-distance rigs, off-road, construction and agricultural vehicles fitted with exhaust emission control systems. It is recommended for engines running on diesel, compressed natural gas and LPG.
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