Turbine oils are required for some of the most complex pieces of turbomachinery equipment. Ideally, users should spend a great deal of time when selecting the right turbine oil, as an inappropriate selection could lead to significant undesired downtime. However, this...
What is Oil Viscosity? Oil viscosity is the internal friction within an oil that resists its flow. It measures the oil's resistance to flow and is one of the most important factors in lubricants. Viscosity is also defined as the ratio of shear stress (pressure) to...
Many factors influence the sustainability of a lubricant. These can range from formulation, product manufacturing and packaging, environmental performance, lifespan, product performance, to how the oil is managed at the end of its life. However, one of the most...
In the complex and evolving world of the lubricants industry, we're constantly faced with new challenges. Most end-users have recently suffered from the increasing cost of lubricants and greases. In most instances, these changes have their root cause in supply chain...
Many companies utilizing rotating equipment have initiated or planned to create decarbonization strategies. The process reduces and compensates for the emissions of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e), ultimately down to "Net 0". Lubricants are an essential component in...
Just as there are various states of matter, there are different lubricant types. The four main categories are gas, liquid, cohesive (grease), and solids. In the industrial lubrication world, we deal with fluids and greases, but some operating environments make these...
What are Base Oils? Base oils are the starting material for producing lubricants, and their properties greatly influence the performance and characteristics of the finished lubricant. They are typically derived from crude oil but can also be made from synthetic or...
In this brief video, Rafe Britton explains why open gear lubrication presents unique challenges and how to overcome them. Open gears are not enclosed within a housing and are subjected to harsh operating conditions making them more prone to wear and damage. They can...
Pennzoil-Quaker State Company d/b/a SOPUS Products, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shell USA, Inc. (“Shell”) that comprises Shell’s US lubricants business, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of TFH Reliability Group, LLC, the parent company of Allied Reliability...
Using colored tags and labels to identify the proper lubricant for a machine is a common-sense way to help operators and lubrication technicians minimize errors and win at their job. When the wrong lubricant is put into a machine, it creates risks from both a...
