Synthetic base oils are everywhere. But you might be surprised to learn how many there are, and when they're used. In this episode we talk about the fundamentals of synthetic lubricants with returning guest John Sander.
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...
Group V esters are interesting, inasmuch as the term "ester" only really refers to a single functional group. The capacity to tailor the "r"...
White Etch Cracking is a phenomenon that can affect many bearings, but is most commonly associated with wind turbine bearings. As a relatively "new"...