Extreme pressure additives are components added to lubricants that help prevent metal-to-metal contact when loads are extremely high. They work chemically with the metal surfaces…
Maximising the Value of Oil Analysis in Business Maintenance In my many on-site business visits, I’ve observed that approximately 90 to 95% of businesses utilise…
Selecting the appropriate hydraulic fluid can sometimes be overwhelming due to the numerous available options. Here we will simplify the process by discussing a framework…
Rafe’s Take Polyalkylene Glycol (PAG) lubricants have been gaining attention in the industry for their many benefits, including better lubricity and friction control. However, the…
Rafe’s View Polyalkylene Glycols (PAGs) are versatile polymers widely used across a range of industries. They have gained a reputation within the lubricants industry as…
As an application, compressors are unique due to their variability – they present as a wide array of compressor types (centrifugal, axial, vane, reciprocating, oil…
Gas compressors are used to compress many different gases and mixtures. These range from inert gases like hydrogen, nitrogen, or helium, to reactive gases such…
WHAT IS SULPHATED ASH? Sulphated Ash (Sulfated Ash) is the percentage of oil that remains after burning it, treating the initial residue with sulphuric acids,…
All oils age (oxidize) in-use. Oil molecules react with oxygen during the oxidation process, forming insolubles and acidic components. The oxidation rate doubles for every 10Co above…
Rafe sits down with Peter Dufresne – Executive Vice President at EPT Clean Oil to discuss all things regarding varnish and varnish remediation. What is…
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