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When a new technology emerges, the lubricants industry must evolve to meet the specific challenges of the new operating paradigm. In the 1980's on of the biggest new applications was the wind turbine gearbox. In this episode Jim Carey, retired Mobil formulator, talks us through the evolution of these products and the formulation challenges as gearboxes became larger and more power dense.
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...
John Sander and I discuss the importance of using the correct type of hydraulic oil in industrial machinery. We cover the different types of...
Supply chains around the world are broken. But it definitely feels like the shortages in the lubricants world have been both more acute and...