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What does AW Stand For?

When it comes to the different types of hydraulic oil, AW is one of the most commonly-used. But what, exactly, does the “AW” in AW hydraulic oil stand for? Defining AW Oil and its Components Quite...

Conventional Passenger Car Engine Oil

Before scientists engineered semi-synthetic and fully synthetic oil, people relied on conventional passenger engine oil to power their automobiles and machines. Mineral based oil can be considered the...

Semi-Synthetic Passenger Car Engine Oils

With Semi-Synthetic Passenger Car Engine Oils, also known as Synthetic Blend Engine Oils, the name really says it all. Sometimes, it’s hard to find the balance between something that’s top-quality...

Category - Lubricants

Progress runs on industry and industry runs on lubricants. Discover how industrial and automotive lubricants work to keep our world running smoothly.

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 application, and certain machines hold higher standards for lubricants than others. The US...

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 familiar are you with it—its history, creation, creator? I’m not… well, I wasn’t, until now. Norman...

Food-Grade Lubricants

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 must come from an environment that meets the high food safety standards set by the food...