Turbine OEM’s are designing their units to improve efficiency and this will require lubricant manufacturers to keep pace. GE has introduced a new energy efficient turbine oil specification, GEK 121603. Jenbacher realized that their turbines could withstand extended oil life cycles and reduce life cycle costs. Mobil has worked with GE and Jenbacher to develop […]
Coolants should be tested at every PM or at least twice per year. The table below shows what’s important: CHARACTERISTIC WHAT TO LOOK FOR Color If does not match original coolant, indicates mixed coolant Clarity Above 11 indicates soft metal damage / Below 7 indicates corrosion issues pH Needs to be -12F to -65F Chemical […]
One of the most common complaints when using metalworking fluids is skin irritation, or contact irritant dermatitis. This condition results in dry, scaly inflamed skin because the fluid has removed the natural oils on your skin. These oils help retain water in your skin and when it is removed, the water evaporates from you skin, […]
The National Grease Lubricating Institute (NLGI) has issued new High Performance Multiuse (HPM) grease specifications. The Water Resistant (WR) specification has three characteristics: Water Washout –HPM+WR will reduce the amount of grease that can be lost when subjected to water from 10% to 5%. Water Spray Resistance – This is a more severe test and […]
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) can be looked at as a set of criteria some investors use when deciding where to allocate capital. While ESG has mostly been a boardroom issue, it is trickling down to private firms of all size. Consumers are increasingly looking at a company’s commitment to ESG when purchasing products and […]
Extended life coolants have several advantages over traditional, SCA, coolants: The silicates, phosphates and borates in SCA coolants can react with heat exchange components and cause damage Silicates and phosphates can plate out on heat exchangers creating a barrier that trap heat and reduce exchange efficiency. Extended life coolants do not require the user to […]
Metalworking fluids, whether they are water-dilutable or straight oils, contain several additives. These additives are added to help increase lubricity, prevent corrosion, inhibit bacteria growth, reduce foam and other specific functions. Here are some of the most common additives and what you should know about them: Lubricity – These are typically chlorine, sulfur, phosphorous, calcium […]
We see electric vehicles on the road and they sure look cool. If you think there’s more of them every day, you’re right. Industry estimates show that approximately one million EV’s were sold worldwide in 2018. That number is projected to rise to 12 million in 2025 and 21 million in 2030. This increase will […]
Engine coolant are often referred to as anti-freeze. This is because the original coolants were mostly water and they had to figure out how to keep them from freezing in the winter. So, what’s in coolant/anti-freeze: Glycol – 50% Water – 46% Corrosion Inhibitors – 4% While glycol and water levels will stay pretty consistent, […]