Chill factor – Borderline Pumping Temperature (BPT)!
The viscosity of lubricating oil becomes progressively higher as the temperature of the oil is lowered until it becomes too thick ...
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Smooth operator – the magic of automatic transmission fluid!
Modern Automatic Transmission Fluids (ATF’s) are formulated with the most complex chemistry of all lubricating fluids. During the late 1930’s General ...
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Brake fluid – small bottle, big impact!
The brake system is possibly the most neglected component of motorcars. Most drivers check tyre pressures and change engine oil at ...
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Unlocking Mining’s Power with Lubricating Oils
Lubricating oils play a critical role in the mining industry, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of machinery under some of ...
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The journey of oil inside the engine
We have all seen bright and clear fresh oil being poured into an engine when a vehicle is serviced or when ...
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Antifreeze engine coolants
Research has indicated that up to 60% of all engine failures are related to the engine cooling system and ultimately to ...
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Pour point of lubricating oil
With winter approaching it is now an apt time to discuss the Pour Point of lubricants. The pour point of a ...
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Lubrication Regimes
The regimes of lubrication can be compared to water skiing. Skiers normally start by entering the water with their skis on ...
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Compressor Lubrication pt 2
This blog continues on from Blog 18 where we looked at compressor lubrication… The lubrication requirements of positive displacement compressors are ...
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Breathe in…Breathe out!
A compressor can be described as a pump or other device that ‘inhales’ air and delivers it at a higher pressure. ...
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