Ester-Based Food Lube
Nyco has gained NSF HX-1 registration for Nycobase 20307 FG, a low viscosity synthetic ester. The fluid is approved for use in H1 lubricants with incidental food contact. The company says that Nycobase FG series products are also Halal and Kosher certified, exhibit high biodegradability and renewability, and have superior thermal stability as well as good low temperature properties. The esters are available in a wide range of viscosities.
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Biodegradable Grease
Hycal 762 EPBD is a biodegradable grease from Axel Christiernsson comprising anhydrous calcium thickener, biodegradable base oils and an additive system that make it suitable for exposed applications. The company says the grease provides excellent water resistance, high load carrying capability as well as an ability to biodegrade. Hycal 762 EPBD can be used on saw chains, forestry equipment, agricultural machines, construction vehicles and marine vessels. It also can be used in centralized lubricating systems even at lower temperatures.
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MWF for Gear Honing
Oelheld has introduced a multifunctional metalworking fluid for gear honing and grinding. DiaGrind 535-5 is produced from hydrocracked hydrocarbons with low aromatic content. It is also free of chlorine and heavy metals. The company says DiaGrind 535-5 has excellent viscosity properties over a wide range of temperatures along with ultralow misting tendency. The oil contains heavy-duty extreme-pressure additives; surface-active agents provide a superior finish.
DiaGrind 535-5 is also low foaming. Applications include high-speed grinding and honing operations such as thread and groove grinding, nonferrous metalworking (except copper) and highly alloyed chrome-nickel-steel.
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Oil Keeps Engines Clean
Shell Lubricants announced the worldwide launch of Shell Helix Ultra containing Shell PurePlus Technology. The product uses synthetic base oil derived from the gas-to-liquid process. The company says Shell Helix Ultra keeps engines closer to factory clean and has lower volatility and better low-temperature flow properties than conventional oils as well as superior wear and corrosion protection. The company also says that certain products within the Shell Helix Ultra range can improve fuel economy by up to 3 percent.
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