Compressor oils are awesome. It's the ultimate blend of mechanical engineering, chemistry and fluid dynamics. But in my experience with many industrial customers, there is a gap in understanding regarding the interaction of the compressor oil with the compressed gas, as well as the nbuances of the formulation. Jim once again steps in helpfully to enlighten.
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Lithium greases still dominate the market. But how did it get to be that way? In this wide-ranging interview with Lubrication Expert Andy Waynick,...