What is MIL-H-5606?
What does it mean when an oil meets MIL-H-5606 specifications? There are different oils and lubricants for just about any…
Category: Lubricants
The Story Behind WD-40
WD-40 is a celebrity amongst fellow lubricants. It’s become a household name over the years, and rightfully so, but how…
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…
What are Compounded Gear Oils?
Why--and When--Should You Use a Compounded Gear Oil? We know not all oils are created equal: some are meant for…
America’s manufacturing sector can take a few tips from the Germans
A city upon a hill. A manufacturing powerhouse. An energy-efficient country; a country run on industry. Germany: the richest nation in…
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…
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…
Ever Wonder How Oil Refineries Work?
How does that black, gooey stuff that comes out of the ground turn into the clear, easy-flowing liquid that fuels…
What’s a High Viscosity Index Hydraulic (HVI) Oil?
In a world full of all kinds of different industrial lubricants, greases, and fluids, it's incredibly important to choose the…
Know Your Food Grade Lubricants
Lubricants play an important role in keeping the food service industry running smoothly and safely. Any packaged food you consume…