Photo courtesy of Chevron Oronite Chevron Oronite Company, LLC recently introduced OLOA® 54530, an innovative new mid-SAPS* additive package that is compatible with all types of modern after-treatment systems in both diesel and gasoline engines and helps protect against low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) events. It also meets multiple OEM claims, including BMW, Daimler, and Opel, according to…
DetailsNynas announced the launch of NYNAS® BT 22, the latest base oil to be added to the Nynas portfolio, for metalworking and lubricants applications. High in naphthenic carbon, NYNAS® BT 22 will be greatly appreciated in a market where the 22 cSt viscosity is much sought after. NYNAS® BT 22 is a highly refined base…
DetailsSummer will end, autumn is not yet, in this no three no four is still hot at the end of August I ‘d like to mention again that the November Forum is going to be held. Do not tell me that the time is still early, metal processing liquid forum grab the staff name tag…
DetailsPhoto courtesy of NLGI The National Lubricating Grease Institute or NLGI is on the verge of releasing a new high-performance multiuse (HPM) grease specification that will modernise the incumbent standard and provide broader utility. The new benchmark will include an HPM core specification that delivers higher performance than the existing GC-LB specification, as well as enhanced sub-categories for…
DetailsPhoto courtesy of NLGI The National Lubricating Grease Institute or NLGI is on the verge of releasing a new high-performance multiuse (HPM) grease specification that will modernise the incumbent standard and provide broader utility. The new benchmark will include an HPM core specification that delivers higher performance than the existing GC-LB specification, as well as enhanced sub-categories for…
DetailsPhoto courtesy of Brugarolas, S.A. The National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI) announced the official launch of a new High-Performance Multiuse (HPM) Grease Certification. The well-known NLGI GC-LB Performance Classification has provided an internationally recognised grease specification for grease and bearing manufacturers, users and consumers since 1989. Although originally conceived as an automotive chassis and wheel…
DetailsPetro-Canada Lubricants launches Environ™ MV R Petro-Canada Lubricants, a HollyFrontier business, has launched Environ™ MV R, the first hydraulic fluid using ultra-pure severely hydrotreated base oils, to meet the OECD 301B requirements for ready biodegradability. The patent pending design makes Environ MV R the first hydraulic fluid of its kind to meet these requirements, providing…
DetailsEfforts by the Trump administration to roll back the U.S. fuel economy standards set by the previous administration were confirmed with the release of the Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule on 31 March 2020. The new regulation revises the standard that applies to passenger cars, pickup trucks and SUVs and will affect vehicles starting…
DetailsNeste, the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced from waste and residue raw materials, is supplying Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and JetBlue Airways with sustainable aviation fuel for flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The low-carbon and high-quality fuel will contribute to each airline’s efforts to reach their climate goals. Neste is now…
DetailsNeste and Shell Aviation have entered into a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply agreement. This agreement significantly increases the supply and availability of SAF for the aviation industry with effect from October 2020. It brings together Neste’s expertise in the production and supply of renewable diesel fuel and SAF with Shell Aviation’s world-class credentials in…
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