| The Growth of Biobased Metalworking Fluids | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | To keep up with the growing demand for metalworking fluids that are made from renewable resources, formulators are developing biobased products that, in many cases, perform as well or better than conventional MWFs at a comparable price. | |
| The Impact of Alternative Fuels | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Flexible-fuel vehicles are running on gasoline and ethanol. | |
| The Influence Of Amine Structure On Performance In MWFs | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Certain amines can enhance the performance of antimicrobials and could be inhibitory themselves. | |
| The Mysterious World of Lubricant Additives | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | This handy primer is your guide to these multifunctional and all-important chemicals. | |
| The Power of Aircraft Hydraulic Redundancy Systems | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | They're why today's aircraft rarely crash- but surprising flaws reside in the system. | |
| The Pros and Cons of ISO | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Establishing uniform standards can help ensure products work well and safely in today’s global economy. | |
| The Real Reasons Why Hydraulic Fluids Fail | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | And strategies to stop problems before they start. | |
| The Road to Better Mileage | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | It’s a great time to be a tribologist in the automotive industry! The automotive industry, indeed, has historically provided much opportunity to those skilled in the arts of friction, lubrication and wear. However, the latest round of fuel economy standar...Vea Mas It’s a great time to be a tribologist in the automotive industry! The automotive industry, indeed, has historically provided much opportunity to those skilled in the arts of friction, lubrication and wear. However, the latest round of fuel economy standards enacted in the U.S. and consumer demand for higher efficiency in light of the increasing cost of fuel will absolutely require the best efforts of tribologists around the world. Vea Menos | |
| The Six Elements of Product Success | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Experts agree—these six principles are the path to long-term product acceptance and profitability. | |
| The Unvarnished Truth About Varnish | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Nothing good can come of this hard lacquer-like material once it invades lubrication systems. But there is hope for mitigation as well as prevention. | |
| The Water-Energy Nexus | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | How will we manage our next precious-resource shortage? U.S. Dept. of Energy releases six strategies. | |
| This Exxonmobil Researcher Offers His Thoughts on How Improving Energy Efficiencies are Impacting the Lubricants Industry | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Reprinted with permission in the February 2011 issue of TLT, the official monthly magazine of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers, a not-for-profit professional society headquartered in Park Ridge, Ill. | |
| Tier 4 Engines: Setting a New Standard | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Reprinted with permission in the February 2011 issue of TLT, the official monthly magazine of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers, a not-for-profit professional society headquartered in Park Ridge, Ill. | |
| Tiny Bubbles: Fluid Aeration | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Entrained air can shorten a lubricant’s life. These steps will help protect your machinery. | |
| Trends in Industrial Gear Oils | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Today’s machines are smaller, hotter and overloaded—making proper lubricant selection even more critical. | |
| Tribological Bearing Testing | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Modern technology has improved (but not perfected) our ability to predict failure for these critically important components. | |
| Truck Fleets Reach Natural Gas Tipping Point | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Diesel is quickly being displaced as the fleet fuel of choice— and that means new rules for lubricants and fluid analysis. | |
| Turbine Oil Analysis Report Interpretation | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | How to evaluate oil analysis data to prevent unnecessary maintenance issues. | |
| Ultrasonic Energy Measurement | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Consider these data-collection methods to develop a well-defined relubrication program. | |
| Use of ASTM Tests in the Evaluation and Selection of Industrial Lubricants | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Review the various testing methods and their correlation to field performance before deciding which lubricant to use. | |
| Used Oil | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | This article is about how used oil is condemning limits and that establishing a statistical range for 10 key metrics and looking for deviations is the key to success. | |
| Using Oil Analysis Data to Make Lubricant Upgrades | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | This case study shows how developing high-performance products for multiple applications can offer superior economic value. | |
| Varnish Deposits from Steam Turbine Oils | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | During the last 10 years, changes in steam turbine operating conditions and oil formulations have caused a variety of problems for steam turbine operators. Research by turbine manufacturers, power companies and oil suppliers has shown the main causes of t...Vea Mas During the last 10 years, changes in steam turbine operating conditions and oil formulations have caused a variety of problems for steam turbine operators. Research by turbine manufacturers, power companies and oil suppliers has shown the main causes of the problems to be an increased use of API Group II base oils in turbine oils, combined with an increase in steam turbine peaking operation. The highest profile problems were entrained air and foam, decreased demulsibility and formation of varnish. Vea Menos | |
| Vibration Analysis: The Other Half of the Equation | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | The premise behind vibration analysis is that specific mechanical defects produce characteristic vibrations at different frequencies. Vibration analysis is an excellent complement to oil analysis in some applications. The need for integrated monitoring de...Vea Mas The premise behind vibration analysis is that specific mechanical defects produce characteristic vibrations at different frequencies. Vibration analysis is an excellent complement to oil analysis in some applications. The need for integrated monitoring depends on the applicability of the procedures and the importance of the equipment. Vea Menos | |
| Viscosity Index Improvers | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | These enablers of lubrication operations do their jobs across a wide range of temperatures and applications. | |
| What Are Employers Looking For? | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | 47 lubricant-industry hiring managers reveal the qualities that matter most when evaluating job candidates. | |
| What are the Most Common Mistakes People Make When Selecting the Wrong Lubricant or Additive Package? | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | This article is about the most common mistakes people make when selecting the wrong lubricant or additive package. | |
| What Attributes Make a New Technology a “Game Changer?” | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | When we asked our readers about the most important game-changers to impact the lubricant marketplace in the last 50 years, synthetic basestocks, additives, nanotribology and VI improvers topped the list. Asked about future game-changers, a majority of rea...Vea Mas When we asked our readers about the most important game-changers to impact the lubricant marketplace in the last 50 years, synthetic basestocks, additives, nanotribology and VI improvers topped the list. Asked about future game-changers, a majority of readers said they’d come equally from basestocks and additives. Vea Menos | |
| What is 'Green?' | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Working without a commonly agreed upon definition, lubricant manufacturers are creating products to protect both the environment and machinery. | |
| What is the biggest issue facing the metalworking fluids industry today? | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, already in place in some parts of the world and slated for 2015 adoption in the U.S., is on the minds of TLT readers, according to responses to this month’s survey. The educ...Vea Mas The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, already in place in some parts of the world and slated for 2015 adoption in the U.S., is on the minds of TLT readers, according to responses to this month’s survey. The education process already is under way, with 27 percent of readers saying they are confident in their GHS knowledge. Other readers are concerned about the dwindling number of chemicals that can be used in metalworking fluid formulation, with several respondents citing the loss of boron in particular. Vea Menos | |
| What is the Biggest Misconception You’ve Come Across Regarding Oil Analysis? | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Oil analysis (OA) certainly ranks as one of the more misunderstood areas of lubrication engineering among end-users. TLT readers responding to this month’s survey say the No. 1 misconception they see in their jobs is the notion that one sample is all that...Vea Mas Oil analysis (OA) certainly ranks as one of the more misunderstood areas of lubrication engineering among end-users. TLT readers responding to this month’s survey say the No. 1 misconception they see in their jobs is the notion that one sample is all that is needed to answer all questions. Vea Menos | |
| What is the Significance of Acid Number and Base Number in Used Engine Oil Analysis? Which is More Important? | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Acid number represents the free acids that can corrode parts. Base number represents the amount of original acid-neutralizing additive remaining and, hence, the expected life of the oil. While both are important, more TLT readers came down in favor of bas...Vea Mas Acid number represents the free acids that can corrode parts. Base number represents the amount of original acid-neutralizing additive remaining and, hence, the expected life of the oil. While both are important, more TLT readers came down in favor of base number or total base number as the more critical metric. Vea Menos | |
| What would you say if your government asked why it should invest more money in tribology research? | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Tribology keeps the world moving. And that, in short, is why TLT readers from around the globe believe their governments should increase funding for its research. | |
| What's a Gear? | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | An overview of the machine elements that keep the industrial world turning. | |
| What’s Ahead for Marine Deck Greases? | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | The lubricant industry braces for another round of regulations affecting these unique substances. | |
| What’s So New About a New Product? | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Reprinted with permission in the February 2011 issue of TLT, the official monthly magazine of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers, a not-for-profit professional society headquartered in Park Ridge, Ill. | |
| When Oil And Water Do Mix | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Thanks to the fascinating world of surface chemistry, you might have more options than you think when it comes to combining fluids. | |
| Whither Shall We Survive? | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | How innovating tribologists are solving the thermal and carbon pollution crises. | |
| Wind In The Willows | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Upgrading our electricity distribution grid system and social-related issues haven’t been addressed in helping to meet the goal of 20% of U.S. electricity from wind by 2030. Growth of more wind power capacity means more wind farms are located closer to wh...Vea Mas Upgrading our electricity distribution grid system and social-related issues haven’t been addressed in helping to meet the goal of 20% of U.S. electricity from wind by 2030. Growth of more wind power capacity means more wind farms are located closer to where more people live and where there is still sustainable wind. Several complaints about wind farms include aesthetics, noise and vibration problems. Vea Menos |
