AI Service Helps Lube Customers
Shell has launched an artificial intelligence-driven service called Shell Virtual Assistant. The company says that this interactive one-stop shop on its website provides answers to customers and distributors lubricant-related questions. This service is available to customers and distributors in the United Kingdom and United States. Besides answering questions, the service can attend to requests for brochures, technical data sheets and safety data sheets. Virtual Assistant can also make product recommendations based on customers equipment by linking them to an online service where they can find the right lubricants for their vehicles and equipment.
www.shell.com/techservices.
Gear Oil Has Staying Power
NCH Europe has launched Top Blend multiviscosity, multipurpose gear oil for enclosed gear systems. Top Blend is available in several grades, including 80W-90 and 85W-140. Applications include industrial, food and beverage, packaging, processing and automotive. The company says Top Blend can last up to four times longer than conventional gear oils. The gear oil incorporates adhesive polymers, tackifiers, antifoam, anticorrosive and antifriction agents, emulsifiers, detergents, pour depressants, shock-load reducers and leak inhibitors.
www.ncheurope.com
Synthetic Oils for the World
Champion Brands LLC announced the addition of Paladin Motor Oils, a globally targeted chemical and lubricant product line. The first product group for Paladin Motor Oils will be SynGold full synthetic motor oils that meet API, ILSAC and ACEA specifications. The company says that Paladin SynGold provides excellent fuel economy, cleaning power and engine protection, even during extended oil change intervals. They are suitable for high-performance turbocharged, supercharged gasoline multivalve fuel injected engines found in passenger cars, SUVs, light vans and trucks.
www.championbrands.com
Digital Multimeter with Bluetooth
The DHM 4 Series digital hydraulic multimeter from HydraCheck tests the performance of hydraulic pumps, motors, valves and hydrostatic transmissions. It includes Bluetooth functionality to enable service personnel to email a test report via an Android or iOS smart phone. The DHM 4 series can measure hydraulic flow, pressure, peak pressure, temperature, power and volumetric efficiency and includes on-board memory to record a 12-point test.
www.hydracheck.com
Multipurpose Greases
Mobilgrease XHP 220 Series greases are formulated for a wide variety of applications and severe operating conditions. The company says these lithium-complex greases are designed for a broad range of applications in diverse industries such as industrial, automotive, construction and marine. They are available in NLGI grades 00, 0, 1, 2 and 3 with an ISO VG 220 base oil viscosity. They resist water washout and operate at high temperatures.
www.mobilindustrial.com