Photo courtesy of Eurol Eurol is developing a lube product line specifically intended for heavy electrical machinery such as bulldozers, excavators, cranes, and shovels. The new Eurol ‘Specialty E-line’ guarantees durability, sustainability and efficiency, the company says. Eurol says it is seeing an enormous growth in the use of heavy duty electrical machinery as a…
DetailsPhoto courtesy of Eurol Japanese lubricant manufacturers were first to introduce low-viscosity engine oils in the market, in response to requirements by Japanese automakers. The adoption of low-viscosity engine oils is now becoming more widespread in the United States and Europe, to meet the requirements of newer engines of American and European automakers. Eurol, the…
DetailsPhoto courtesy of Euglena Chevron Lummus Global (CLG) and Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) announced the successful startup of Euglena Co., Ltd.’s integrated Biofuels Isoconversion unit in Yokohama, Japan. CLG is a joint venture between Chevron and Lummus Technology. The 5 barrel per day (BPD), first-of-its-kind demonstration unit, employs the Biofuels Isoconversion technology, jointly developed by CLG…
DetailsPhoto courtesy of Esso Thailand Esso (Thailand) Public Company Limited has unveiled its upgraded Mobil SuperTM engine oil line offering proven protection and value-for-money. “The new formulation has proven to provide engine wear protection up to 65% under the latest API standard using Sequence IVB (iron wear) test,” said Manoch Munjitjuntra, director & Thailand lubricant sales…
DetailsPhoto courtesy of Klueber Lubrication The search for resource-friendly packaging for a special lubricant has united Eppendorf AG in Hamburg, Germany, and Klüber Lubrication in Munich, Germany. Together, the two companies found the ultimate solution that is in the best interest of the environment. That solution has since been making work easier in labs around…
DetailsPhoto courtesy of ENOC Dubai’s ENOC Group has announced a partnership with Dynamic Fuels to become the official distributor of ENOC’s marine lubricants in Spain. The agreement comes as part of the group’s plans to bolster its international presence to cater to the needs of its international customers. Under the agreement, Dynamic Fuels will market…
DetailsDuPont has launched MOLYKOTE® G-1079 Grease, a noise-reducing polyalphaolefin (PAO) grease specially formulated for sliding-contact applications with fast movement and high loads or slow movement and low loads – particularly actuators. MOLYKOTE® G-1079 Grease is available globally and meets market trends by managing noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), which is important to improving users’ comfort…
DetailsPhoto courtesy of DuPont DuPont said they are investing in its production facilities for its MOLYKOTE® specialty lubricants to address the growing market for autonomous and electric vehicles, as well as to meet regulatory requirements and sustainability needs for automotive and industrial applications. These manufacturing facilities are located in Berkeley County, South Carolina, U.S.A., and…
DetailsRepresentatives from some of the world’s leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) announced the formation of the International Fluids Consortium (IFC) yesterday at SAE International’s WCX World Congress Experience Digital Summit. Teri Kowalski, principal engineer at Toyota Motor North America, presented how the International Fluids Consortium will develop performance-based fluid specifications that will ensure current and…
DetailsPhoto of Deputy Secretary Mark W. Menezes courtesy of U.S. Department of Energy The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy has issued a report to the U.S. Congress, including recommendations for increasing the beneficial reuse of used oils and lubricants. Beneficial reuse includes turning waste lubricants like used motor oil into more…
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