PAGs – the Good and the Bad of Using them in Industrial Lubricants
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…
Category: Base Oils
The Chemistry of Polyalkylene Glycol (PAG) Lubricants
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…
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…
How Does Lubricant Oxidize? A Beginner’s Guide
Oil oxidation is an undesirable series of chemical reactions involving oxygen that degrades the quality of an oil; it is the primary degradation me…
How did Covid Cause Base Oil Shortages?
The question is really around base oils and base oil shortages. My understanding around base oils is that integrated companies are producing both fuel and…