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...
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...
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...
Progress runs on industry and industry runs on lubricants. Discover how industrial and automotive lubricants work to keep our world running smoothly.
The world of protective undercoatings is growing. Projections estimate the industry to be worth $26.5 billion by 2019. However at one time, corrosion preventative coatings were designed primarily with the automobile in...
New technology has allowed for diesel, biodiesel, kerosene, and military JP fuels to be burned at such high temperatures, that the fuels are capable of cutting straight through steel. Introducing the Petrogen Multi-Fuel...
Whether you realize it or not, you’ve seen octane ratings on a regular basis. It’s what makes one type of gas at the gas station more expensive than another. The octane rating is the 87, 91, 93 (or numbers close to...
According to a February 2015 report from wallstreet:online, the anti-corrosion coating market could be worth upwards of $26.5 billion by 2019. It states that, “Power generation, infrastructure, and automotive &...
You might not realize it, but even astronauts are using industrial lubricants to face the unique challenges that are present in a space environment. In fact, proper lubrication plays a big role in the operation of...
Ohio State University researchers have developed another tool in the every-expanding list of effective and environmentally-conscious methods to clean up water-based oil spills. What scientists have on their hands is a...
Inspections are commonly done on assets to ensure that everything is in good, working condition. It could be a thorough examination or merely a “yeah that machine is still working” quick glance. Whichever...
The Society of Automotive Engineers, better known as SAE, has published an update to their Engine Oil Viscosity Grade Classification System. As of January 20, 2015, SAE’s global standard will include two new...
More often than not, when it comes down to what’s a better lubricant between mineral oils and synthetics, the answer is synthetic. That’s because, in general, synthetic are superior to mineral based oil...
Royal Dutch Shell signed a deal with Iraq on January 28 to build a petrochemical plant in the Basra oil hub, located in the south of the country, and have it up and running in the next five to six years. The Nibras...
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