Calcium sulphonates are everywhere - first used as a common TBN additive in engine oils, they're increasingly used as a high-performance grease thickener. But the history behind this is surprising. Industry heavyweight Andy Waynick sat down with Rafe Britton to discuss the development of Calcium Sulphonate greases, their place in the current industrial environment, and their promising future.
Group V esters are interesting, inasmuch as the term "ester" only really refers to a single functional group. The capacity to tailor the "r"...
John Sander and I discuss the importance of using the correct type of hydraulic oil in industrial machinery. We cover the different types of...
Piston rings are an essential component to the operation of any reciprocating-style equipment, be they internal combustion engines or compressors. What you may not...