Base oils can’t do it alone. Base oils serve as the foundation of all lubricants used in automotive products, including engine oils, transmission and gear lubricants, and greases. But base oils need the help of additives to maintain the proper viscosity for lubrication, improve performance, prevent contamination, avoid chemical breakdown, and protect engine parts.
Metalworking is in-demand. From the automotive industry to food manufacturing, producing parts, tools, and blades keep metalworking capabilities a top priority. With that heightened demand comes the need for high-performing, cost-effective machinery processes. And that means metalworking fluids, the fluids that make metalworking work.
Commercially, a number of different sizes and styles of containers are used in fluid/grease packaging to accommodate large format filling. Some of the most common are pails, kegs, and drums. On the small end of the scale, pails are designed to hold anywhere from 1-5 gallons of fluid, while drums and kegs can hold 15-55 gallons. Weights of these containers will depend greatly on the product being packaged.
With the rise in fuel and lubricant prices, many may be questioning whether now is the time to switch to electric vehicles (EV) -— and whether doing so means the end of oils and greases. To answer these questions, let’s explore how electric engines work and understand their oil and fluid needs.
As summer’s heat and humidity ramp up, the warm weather can be bad news for machinery. High temperatures and wet conditions create an increased threat of corrosion. Thankfully, corrosion inhibitors can help your business protect your agricultural or industrial investments from corrosion’s expensive effects. Read on for more details about what corrosion is and how lubricant additives can help avoid it.
