Choosing the Right Grease When it comes to your vehicle, your industrial manufacturing equipment, and even your airplane, lubricants are critical in making sure everything works as it should. Sometimes you need a...
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Sarah Simonovich
Understanding Types of Lubricants: Synthetic Oils
Sometimes when we think of synthetic, it tends to be in direct opposition to natural: synthetic fibers versus natural fibers (polyester vs cotton), synthetic or artificial dyes versus their natural counterparts (Yellow...
Understanding Types of Lubricants: Biolubricants
Environmentally-friendly lubricating oils do exist– and they don’t require sacrificing performance. Biolubricants, also known as bio-based lubricants or bio-lubes, are both rapidly biodegradable and nontoxic for...
Understanding Types of Lubricants: Base Oil Groups
Lubricants are primarily used to reduce the friction between two surfaces in mutual contact; in reducing friction, they also help reduce the heat generated when the surfaces move. Friction is an important force that...
Understanding Industrial Gear Lubricants
Industrial vs. Automotive Oils Not all lubricants are created equal. And just as you wouldn’t want to mix up, say, tanning oil with grease, you don’t want to mix up your automotive lubricants with your industrial...
Understanding Biodegradable Lubricants
There are many considerations when it comes to choosing between biodegradable lubricants and standard mineral based lubricants. A buyer must be aware of the application, industrial sector, environmental concerns, and...
Matthew Blockus
What is an Automatic Lubrication System?
We all know the importance of lubrication in making sure all things run smoothly. But did you know that bearings hardly last 5-10% of their potential service span if not properly lubricated? Sometimes, it’s hard to...
Kayleigh DeMace
All About Passenger Car Engine Oil
If you’re wondering what exactly classifies as a passenger car motor/engine oil (PCMO), the answer is fairly simple: all cars and light-duty trucks. But it’s not really just that simple. You need to determine whether or...
Why Lubricant Additives are Important
There’s a reason why additives are added to your lubricating oil—in fact, there are plenty of reasons, all of which are important for its performance characteristics. When it comes to lubricants, they start out with a...