Filter Out Wear
Baldwin Filters says it has designed a more durable lubricant filter for passenger cars. The BD50000 filter protects parts against wear, possesses greater capacity than original equipment filters for longer filter life, lowers flow restriction during vehicle cold startup, and has higher structural composure, the company says. In overall efficiency, the Baldwin BD50000 meets or exceeds the OE filter over the full life of the filter. Maximum protection means longer life and higher performance for sophisticated modern engines, a product announcement from Baldwin reads. Web: www.baldwinfilter.com
New Cylinder Oil from Shell
Shell Marine has developed Shell Alexia 140, an ultra-high base number oil to be used on its own or as part of another on-board lubricant blending system. The product matches the marine lubricants BN to fuel sulfur content while minimizing lube feed rates, and the company claims that Alexia 140 shows more resistance against cold corrosion in diesel engines. Shell says it conducted shipboard trials with the cylinder oil over six months, collaborating with a number of original equipment manufacturers on product development. Major OEMs now recommend cylinder drain oil analysis as a way for ship owners to optimize feed rates, as it allows them to strike the right balance between corrosion protection and minimized oil consumption, said Jan Toschka, general manager of Shell Marine. Web: www.shell.com
Drive Without Hassle
No matter the road conditions, Phillips 66 Lubricants aims to keep passenger cars covered with its seven Shield-branded motor oils. The formulations protect engines from wear, bearing corrosion, sludge, varnish formation and rust, and resist viscosity and thermal breakdown at high temperatures, the company says. Its fully synthetic blends are Shield Armor, Shield Euro-Tec for European passenger cars and Shield Valor, which has an SAE 5W-30 viscosity formulated to meet General Motors 2015 Dexos1 specifications for direct injection turbocharged gasoline engines. Shield Choice and Shield Defense are semi-synthetic oils, with the latter protecting high mileage engines against deposit formation and oil thickening and revitalizing engine seals to reduce leaks and oil consumption. Web: www.phillips66
lubricants.com
Castrol Goes Biobased
Castrol is launching its first plant-based renewable motor oil with Edge Bio-Synthetic. The product is 25 percent sugar cane oil and offers the same level of performance as other Castrol Edge products, the company claims. It meets API SN and ILSAC GF-5 specifications, and will be offered in SAE 5W-30, 0W-20 and 5W-20 viscosity grades. In addition to having a Certified Biobased label from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Castrol aims to have the engine oil qualified as carbon neutral through parent company BPs Target Neutral program. The engine oils will be commercially available in one- and five-quart bottles on Amazon.com and through some authorized installers in the United States in January. Web: www.castrol.com
Keep Corrugators Rolling
Petro-Canada Lubricants has new corrugator roll lubes for manufacturing packaging for the food processing industry. Purity FG Corrcut-E Fluid 15 removes starch that can hinder the performance of blades during operation of slitter scorer systems, allowing them to remain sharp and reducing maintenance or replacement, the company says. The product can be used for below- or above-the-line lubrication. Meanwhile, Purity FG Synthetic Roll Clean Fluid is a food grade lubricant that cleans starch solutions from hot corrugating rolls, to enhance productivity and extend operation. The product has a high flash point to protect against microfires on the rolls, Petro-Canada adds, and low vapor generation makes it safe to use in work environments. Web: www.lubricants.petro-
canada.com
Shrink Film Goes the Extra Foot
Sealed Air introduced its Opti Next Generation Shrink Films, which offer up to 30 percent more footage for the same price as other products in the shrink film market, the company claims. The products Sealed Air 29-micro-layer technology produces a thinner gauge with better tear resistance and clarity than thicker films, as well as a wider sealing and shrinking range than standard films, the company adds. The product line includes five all-purpose Opti NXG films and two soft-shrink Opti NXS gauges, the latter which can wrap around irregularly shaped products and soft items. The new films are recyclable and adapt to a wide range of shrink machinery. Web: www.optinxusa.com
Pennzoil, Quaker State Change Their Look
Pennzoil and Quaker State rolled out new packaging for their one-quart and multi-quart motor oil bottles. Pennzoil will switch to all-yellow bottles and jugs, while Quaker State will have all-green containers. For each of the two brands, the new bottles will also feature an improved heavy duty cap for easier opening, optimized ergonomics for easy pouring and handling, clear product tiers across the portfolio with color-coded caps and labels, and prominent placement of viscosity grades to aid in product selection. The redesign of Pennzoil and Quaker State product packaging is intended to streamline the look of our entire portfolio of high-performing motor oils to reflect the advanced technology inside the package, said Doug Kooyman, global brand manager for Shell Lubricants Americas. Web: www.pennzoil.com, www.quakerstate.com
Hoist Those Materials
Flexicon is providing operators a safer way to unload products in regions prone to earthquakes. The Bulk-Out bulk bag weigh batch unloader comes in three models made of carbon or stainless steel, with optional conveyors and weigh batching controls. The BFC model unloader frame features four-sided cross-bracing to strengthen against bending and reduce structural failure during a seismic event. It is equipped with a cantilevered I-beam and electric hoist and trolley for lifting bulk bags without a forklift, while a manually operated valve allows the bag spout to be restrained and the drawstring untied to avoid spills, the company says. The other two models are the BFF unloader for forklift loading of bags, and the BFH half frame unloader, requiring a forklift or plant hoist to suspend the bag during discharge. Web: www.flexicon.com
Military-Tested Lubes on Shelves
A series of lubricants based on microscopic particles that were tested on United States military helicopters and other specialty applications are now commercially available in AutoZone retail stores. The NanoProMT products are composed of nanoparticles that are said to fill the imperfections in machine parts and metal surfaces to reduce friction, heat, wear and corrosion. The company claims that these lubes deliver up to three times the temperature and environmental operating thresholds of traditional lubricants. The line of products is available for automotive and marine applications, and includes a penetrating lubricant, dry lubricant, synthetic gear oil, extreme pressure grease and marine grease. Web: www.nanopromt.com
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