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    Category: Additives

    Ash in Gas Engine Oils

    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,…

    Rafe Britton 27 August 2022
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    What is a Tribofilm?

    A tribofilm refers to a thin layer that forms in a mechanical application due to interaction between lubricant molecules and the lubricated surfaces. This definition is…

    Rafe Britton 13 December 2021
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    How do Antiwear Additives Work?

    Anti-wear additives are an essential component of most lubricants including engine oils, hydraulic oils, turbine oils, or gear oils. They help us protect components by…

    Rafe Britton 1 December 2021
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    Additive Shortages: Effects of Covid

    Are you able to maybe speak to some of the more specifics of the additive supply chain? What were some of the dislocations we saw there? In some ways …
    Rafe Britton 30 November 2021

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    Additive Shortages: Effects of Covid

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    Are you able to maybe speak to some of the more specifics of the additive supply chain? What were some of the dislocations we saw there? In some ways I think people can understand base oil refining and how it’s connected to fuels. The additives market seems a little bit more complex or opaque if…
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