Lubricants

Lubricant Additives: A Comprehensive Guide

Lubricant Additives: A Comprehensive Guide

Lubricants keep the world turning. Once something moves, a lubricant should be present to reduce friction or wear between the surfaces. But what makes lubricants so unique in our industry? Is it just the base oil? No, this is where the power of lubricant additives...

Antiwear Additives: Types, Mechanisms, and Applications

Antiwear Additives: Types, Mechanisms, and Applications

As the name suggests, antiwear additives help to prevent wear in one way or another. However, what makes them unique compared to other additives in lubricants? Why are they used more predominantly in specific applications than other applications? This article explores...

Why Varnish May Plague Your Gearbox Really Soon

Why Varnish May Plague Your Gearbox Really Soon

Gears are everywhere. These versatile machine elements are present in all industries and used in pumps and drives of all sizes as a reliable way to transfer power. Industrial gear oils are a vital component of that reliability, helping to maintain separation between...