| ASCOTRAN® L | ASCOTEC | ASCOTRAN® L is a liquid and water soluble corrosion inhibitor for non-ferrous and ferrous metals, free from any nitrite, phosphate, borate, silicate or molybdate. it is mainly used in working fluids and water-soluble polishing fluids, as well as in cleane...veja mais ASCOTRAN® L is a liquid and water soluble corrosion inhibitor for non-ferrous and ferrous metals, free from any nitrite, phosphate, borate, silicate or molybdate. it is mainly used in working fluids and water-soluble polishing fluids, as well as in cleaners and neutral degreasing solutions with neutral or slightly alkaline pH. veja menos | |
| ASCOTRAN® R | ASCOTEC | ASCOTRAN® R is an Organic Acid Technology corrosion inhibitor for heat-transfer fluids, antifreezes and glycol or alcohol-type coolants, used in construction, industry or automotive. It is highly efficient on Copper. It is suitable for low-conductivity F...veja mais ASCOTRAN® R is an Organic Acid Technology corrosion inhibitor for heat-transfer fluids, antifreezes and glycol or alcohol-type coolants, used in construction, industry or automotive. It is highly efficient on Copper. It is suitable for low-conductivity Fluids. veja menos | |
| ASCOTRAN® RCX | ASCOTEC | ASCOTRAN® RCX is an Organic Acid Technology corrosion inhibitor for heat-transfer fluids, antifreezes and glycol or alcohol-type coolants, used in construction, industry or automotive. | |
| 10 Trends Shaping Tomorrow's Tribology | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Issues like rising equipment temperatures, increased demands on fluid life and a rapidly changing feedstock landscape raise the question as to whether today’s lubricant technology will be able to satisfy future applications—whether technology can keep pac...veja mais Issues like rising equipment temperatures, increased demands on fluid life and a rapidly changing feedstock landscape raise the question as to whether today’s lubricant technology will be able to satisfy future applications—whether technology can keep pace with new realities. veja menos | |
| 11th Anual CMF Plus | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | When it comes to advancing your career and upgrading your technical knowledge, STLE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition is a unique event in the lubricants industry. 1,200 of your peers in the lubricants community are expected to participate in STLE’s 69th Annu...veja mais When it comes to advancing your career and upgrading your technical knowledge, STLE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition is a unique event in the lubricants industry. 1,200 of your peers in the lubricants community are expected to participate in STLE’s 69th Annual Meeting & Exhibition. Please join us in Lake Buena Vista from May 18-22, 2014 for a unique experience that blends the best of industry education, technical training, professional certification and new technologies. veja menos | |
| 14th Annual CMF Plus | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | The industry’s most innovative companies recap key presentations from STLE’s 2016 Commercial Marketing Forum. | |
| 20 Minutes with Bridget Crocker | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | This product-development specialist explains how to maximize the benefi ts of additives while reducing the costs to operate them. | |
| 20 Minutes with... Capt. Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | This mechanical engineer turned astronaut lubricated a balky mechanism on the International Space Station—while spacewalking 250 miles above Earth. | |
| 20 Minutes With…: Dr. Jack Zakarian | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Nicknamed the ‘The Gear Doctor,’ this new-product specialist examines trends involving energy efficiency in the gear-oil industry. | |
| 20 Minutes with... Dr. Michael Khonsari | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Mike Khonsari is the Dow Chemical Endowed Chair in rotating machinery, professor in the department of mechanical and industrial engineering and the founding director of the Center for Rotating Machinery (CeRoM) at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge...veja mais Mike Khonsari is the Dow Chemical Endowed Chair in rotating machinery, professor in the department of mechanical and industrial engineering and the founding director of the Center for Rotating Machinery (CeRoM) at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, La. This well-known researcher discusses the future development of a comprehensive and unified model of friction and wear. veja menos | |
| 20 Minutes With... Dr. Susan Gardner | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Klüber Lubrication North America’s regional R&D chemist discusses strategies that companies can employ to successfully develop and market lubricant products. | |
| 20 Minutes With... Michael Forgeron | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | The president and CEO of Analysts, Inc., discusses how future challenges in the oil analysis industry will impact end-users of commercial services. | |
| 20 Minutes With... Mike Gust | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | A veteran engineer with experience in industry and academia discusses the future of hydraulic system design and application. | |
| 20 Minutes with...Capt. Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | This mechanical engineer turned astronaut lubricated a balky mechanism on the International Space Station—while spacewalking 250 miles above Earth. | |
| 20 Minutes with...Charles A. Gay | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | This 30-year training veteran and senior data analyst discusses strategies in testing and interpreting oil samples. | |
| 20 Minutes With…Chris Napoleon | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | This new-product specialist develops inspection and testing programs to evaluate bearing quality. | |
| 20 Minutes with...Colby Austin | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | The engineering manager for Napoleon Engineering Services discusses the complexities of bearing testing and the advantages of source qualification inspections. | |
| 20 Minutes With…Derek Phillips | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Keep rust and corrosion from crippling your productivity by following the advice of this product-development specialist. | |
| 20 Minutes with...Dr. Don Smolenski | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | This Evonik manager (and self-described car nut) discusses lubrication’s changing role in conserving resources in transportation and industrial applications. | |
| 20 Minutes with…Dr. Martin Webster | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | This ExxonMobil researcher and his team are using the latest technology to develop next-generation lubricants. | |
| 20 Minutes With...Dr. Puliyur Madhavan | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | This Pall Corp. researcher with experience in filtration technology discusses the future of aerospace fluid systems. | |
| 20 Minutes with...Jay Bickett | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Chevron Phillips Chemical’s global business manager for polyalphaolefins discusses long-range supply issues and new applications. | |
| 20 Minutes With...John M. Burke | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Leading an interdisciplinary team of scientists, this STLE and ILMA member helped develop a groundbreaking test method for measuring VOCs in metalworking fluids. | |
| 20 Minutes with...Kevin Harrington | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | ExxonMobil Chemical’s global alliance manager for synthetic fluids and lubricant basestocks discusses the challenges of developing new industrial lubricants. | |
| 20 Minutes With...Kim Stelson | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | The director of CCEFP discusses the huge technical and societal benefits to be gained by continued research into fluid power. | |
| 20 Minutes with…Raymond Thibault | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | This former high-school chemistry teacher is now a world-renowned instructor providing lubrication-training opportunities for industry professionals and end-users. | |
| 20 Minutes with…Richard Butler | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | This Certified Metalworking Fluids Specialist explains the role of MWFs and spectroscopic instrumentation used in the condition monitoring of fluids. | |
| 20 Minutes with...Wayne Mackwood | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Chemtura’s grease and detergents technology manager discusses the future development of calcium sulfonate complex greases and their use in different industrial applications. | |
| A Data Management and Reporting Solution is Imperative to a Successful Fluid Analysis Program | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | It’s been said so many times it’s almost a business cliché—too many senior managers spent too much time in MBA classes and not enough time turning a wrench. | |
| A History of the Lubricants Industry in China | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Opportunities are limitless for marketers who understand how to do business with what will soon be history’s largest economy. | |
| A Little Dab Will Do Ya | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | One of lubrication’s unsung heroes, grease is a powerful and versatile performer that makes all our lives better. | |
| A New Class of Solid Lubricants for Bearings | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | By acting like a sophisticated, oil-soaked sponge, MPLs hold, dispense and reabsorb lubricants during operation. | |
| A Vote for Tribology | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | STLE's advocacy for the role of our science has led to the steps of the Capitol Building. | |
| Adhering To New Processes | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Ford’s decision to use more aluminum on its best-selling vehicle opens opportunities for tribologists. | |
| Amines 101 for Metalworking Fluids | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Following are two condensed articles on metalworking fluids that were published in STLE’s technical e-newsletter, which provides targeted information to those working in specific areas in the fields of tribology and lubrication engineering. The e-newslett...veja mais Following are two condensed articles on metalworking fluids that were published in STLE’s technical e-newsletter, which provides targeted information to those working in specific areas in the fields of tribology and lubrication engineering. The e-newsletters are available on several topics, including MWFs, power generation, synthetics, hydraulics, grease, environmentally friendly fluids, among others. Log on to www.stle.org for more information and to sign up to receive our e-newsletters. veja menos | |
| Analysis: The Global Metalworking Fluids Market | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Modest consumption increases are forecasted, accompanied by shifts in production sources. | |
| Analyzing Bearing Damage | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Be prepared. You’ll need a combination of detective skills to find your answers. | |
| Are You Prepared for GHS? | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Lubricant companies should act now to comply with the uniform standard for providing regulatory health and safety information. | |
| Automotive Tribology: Gearing Up | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | When it comes to fuel economy, automatic transmissions have caught up to their manual counterparts. | |
| Autonomous Vehicles | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | The move to self-driving cars is the next logical step in vehicle evolution. | |
| Autonomous Vehicles | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | The move to self-driving cars is the next logical step in vehicle evolution. | |
| Back to the Future! | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Workforce training issues return as business improves. | |
| Base Oil Groups: Manufacture, Properties and Performance | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | A detailed look at mineral, synthetic and even renewable oils and the manufacturing processes used to make them. | |
| Base Oils: Manufacture, Properties, Performance and Applications | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | How to select the correct base oil before formulating a lubricant. | |
| Basestock Evolution | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Demanding lubrication performance, previously only possible with PAOs, is now achievable with cutting-edge Group II and Group III basestock. Also, as technology advances, basestock alone (without additives) is becoming increasingly capable of satisfying t...veja mais Demanding lubrication performance, previously only possible with PAOs, is now achievable with cutting-edge Group II and Group III basestock. Also, as technology advances, basestock alone (without additives) is becoming increasingly capable of satisfying the basic functions of lubricating oils such as reducing friction and wear, inhibiting rust and corrosion and removing/reducing contaminants. veja menos | |
| Basics Of Friction | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | When two surfaces, round or flat, are in contact and one is moving, we recognize that friction is preventing smooth and easy movement, that we may wish to squirt a bit of lubricant onto one surface to reduce the friction, and that one or both surfaces may...veja mais When two surfaces, round or flat, are in contact and one is moving, we recognize that friction is preventing smooth and easy movement, that we may wish to squirt a bit of lubricant onto one surface to reduce the friction, and that one or both surfaces may show wear tracks after some time has passed. When engineers change the design of a shaft and bearing, the friction may be reduced and the bearing may show less wear. veja menos | |
| Basics Of Lubrication | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | From practical experience, we know that adding a lubricant to a solid-solid contact will significantly reduce friction. The reduced friction leads to less wear, heat generation and energy loss – all of which reduce operation costs and downtime. How lubric...veja mais From practical experience, we know that adding a lubricant to a solid-solid contact will significantly reduce friction. The reduced friction leads to less wear, heat generation and energy loss – all of which reduce operation costs and downtime. How lubricants provide these benefits will be explored in this course. veja menos | |
| Basics Of Rheology | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Viscosity is the resistance to flow of a fluid, in our case, a lubricating oil. | |
| Basics Of Wear | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Early investigators could not do much to investigate wear because it is usually a very gradual process, and they did not have accurate means to quantify it. Although friction and wear influence each other, the relationship is complex and involves many oth...veja mais Early investigators could not do much to investigate wear because it is usually a very gradual process, and they did not have accurate means to quantify it. Although friction and wear influence each other, the relationship is complex and involves many other factors including the chemical environment and temperature, each of which influences the others. A simple correlation between friction and wear data is therefore hardly ever found veja menos | |
| Bearings and Their Lubrication | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | This primer will help you understand the basics—and prepare for the CLS exam. | |
| Beneath the Surface: Why Contact Mechanics and Tribology are a Natural Match | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Leveraging both disciplines together can yield results neither can achieve alone. | |
| Best Practices - Basic Lubricant Identification in the Field | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | This step-by-step plan reduces the chances of mixing incompatible products. | |
| Best Practices - Managing Sump Condition Control | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | This article contains five testing techniques that can help manage contamination threats to your machine. | |
| Best Practices - The Business Case For High Performance Lubricants | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | This seven-point analysis answers the only question that counts: Can you make money using them? | |
| BEST PRACTICES: Managing a Lubricant Changeover | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Start small, control product compatibility and establish a timeline with proper documentation. | |
| Bringing Used Oil Back To Life | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | The shift in re-refining continues to grow, helping to resurrect a valuable natural resource. | |
| Building a Reliability Centered Lubricant Program | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | A well-defined strategy should reflect both operational and maintenance objectives. | |
| Building a Reliability centered Lubrication program: Part II | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Management support from all levels is needed to meet your program’s performance objectives. | |
| Can Tribology Save a Quad? | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Time for a modern-day Jost Report—is your research related to energy savings? | |
| Case Study: Central Coolant Systems | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | In this age of communication, organized thoughts are a rare commodity—this is a case in point. | |
| CLS at 20 | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | CERTIFIED LUBRICATION SPECIALIST™—the highly successful STLE program better known simply as CLS™—has grown and flourished over the years. Now, 20 years after it was first launched in 1993, it remains the standard of excellence for those who practice the a...veja mais CERTIFIED LUBRICATION SPECIALIST™—the highly successful STLE program better known simply as CLS™—has grown and flourished over the years. Now, 20 years after it was first launched in 1993, it remains the standard of excellence for those who practice the art of lubrication engineering. veja menos | |
| COMMENTARY: STLE's Certified Metalworking Fluids Specialist | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | This certification isn’t easy to get—which is why it’s worth so much. To receive STLE’s CMFS certification, an individual must demonstrate both knowledge and experience. CMFS holders use a multidisciplinary approach to solving problems, maintaining qualit...veja mais This certification isn’t easy to get—which is why it’s worth so much. To receive STLE’s CMFS certification, an individual must demonstrate both knowledge and experience. CMFS holders use a multidisciplinary approach to solving problems, maintaining quality and protecting plant workers. veja menos | |
| Commissioning a New Machine for Reliability Centered Lubrication | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | An extremely small investment can result in better performance for a machine’s lifetime. | |
| Compatibility of Seals with Oils and Greases | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Choosing the correct lubricant is critical to preventing leakage and machinery failure. | |
| Complexity in ISFA: Part XIX | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | A sense of urgency, as well as an effective CM program, is essential to success. | |
| Complexity in ISFA: Part XX | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Successful CM programs are straightforward—but that doesn’t mean they’re easy. | |
| Component Performance in Engine Oil Formulation | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | This article, based on a webinar presentation sponsored by STLE University, provides insight into how and why modern engine oils are formulated and the tests they must pass. We’ll also discuss the appetite for each of these tests for various components—so...veja mais This article, based on a webinar presentation sponsored by STLE University, provides insight into how and why modern engine oils are formulated and the tests they must pass. We’ll also discuss the appetite for each of these tests for various components—some which improve and some which degrade test results. The focus is on North American gasoline engine oils. While not exhaustive, this material shows the significant technology that goes into formulating engine oils. veja menos | |
| Concrete Prepared From Biofuel Byproduct: An Alternative Binder from a Sustainable Source has Been Developed to Improve the Performance of Cement | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | The increasing use of biofuels is leading to the need to find applications for byproducts also generated during their manufacture. One incentive to working with byproducts is that it will increase sustainability and reduce the carbon footprint. | |
| Contamination Control | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Want to say goodbye to the unwanted nasties that can wreck machinery? Start by changing the culture at the plant. | |
| Contractor-Based Lubrication Programs | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Popular in other countries, lubrication outsourcing could find its way to North America as a turnkey solution to precision machine lubrication. | |
| Cover Story: The Regulatory Future of Antimicrobial Pesticides | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | One of the challenges to ensuring that metalworking fluids will operate at an optimum level over a long period is minimizing contamination from bacteria and fungus. Both of these microbes are well known to literally “eat” the components used to formulate ...veja mais One of the challenges to ensuring that metalworking fluids will operate at an optimum level over a long period is minimizing contamination from bacteria and fungus. Both of these microbes are well known to literally “eat” the components used to formulate a MWF. Examples include emulsifiers, extreme pressure additives and lubricity additives. veja menos | |
| Cover Story: Used-Oil Analysis for Predictive Maintenance | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | An arsenal of techniques allows end-users to safely extend drain intervals—without jeopardizing equipment. | |
| Current Approaches In Design And Supply Of Metalworking Fluids | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Metalworking fluids play a significant role in machining operations and have a substantial impact on tool life, shop productivity, and the quality of the workpiece. The results presented in this article show the influence of the properties of the metalwor...veja mais Metalworking fluids play a significant role in machining operations and have a substantial impact on tool life, shop productivity, and the quality of the workpiece. The results presented in this article show the influence of the properties of the metalworking fluids and the supply system on the work-piece quality in cutting and grinding processes. veja menos | |
| Defining an 'Emerging Technology' | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | A search of the past often foretells future directions—and STLE is at the center of it. | |
| Deleterious Particles in Lubricating Greases | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | There are a vast number of different particle types which can be found in lubricating greases. As is well-known, there are numerous types of desirable particles in grease such as molybdenum disulfide, Teflon, graphite, etc., and many important purposes fo...veja mais There are a vast number of different particle types which can be found in lubricating greases. As is well-known, there are numerous types of desirable particles in grease such as molybdenum disulfide, Teflon, graphite, etc., and many important purposes for their intentional incorporation into greases. In this article, we’ll examine the other side of the coin—particles in greases that are viewed as harmful or, at best, not serving a useful purpose. veja menos | |
| Developing energy-efficient lubricants and coatings for automotive applications | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Manufacturers are stepping up their R&D efforts to build better engines and lighter materials. | |
| Developing metalworking fluids for lighweight metals | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Regulations calling for improved fuel economy are creating new challenges for tribologists in the auto and aerospace industries. | |
| Developing New Tests for Engine Oils | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Revised specifications for oils in gasoline will be issued this year. | |
| Developments with Bio-Lubricants | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Developments with Bio-Lubricants is a column about how the USDA’s BioPreferred program is promoting the use and manufacturing of bio-based products. According to the USDA, the use of biobased products will reduce U.S. reliance on petroleum, increase the u...veja mais Developments with Bio-Lubricants is a column about how the USDA’s BioPreferred program is promoting the use and manufacturing of bio-based products. According to the USDA, the use of biobased products will reduce U.S. reliance on petroleum, increase the use of renewable agriculture resources, and potentially contribute to reducing adverse environmental and health impacts. veja menos | |
| Dr. Loof Lirpa’s Revolutionary New Oil | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | "Did you hear about the new oil put out by…” is a sentence that will not end well when spoken on April 1 or, for that matter, when spoken any time of year to someone new to the industry. | |
| “Drill, Baby, Drill!” | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | “Drill, Baby, Drill!” is a column explaining how the gasoline shortages of the 1970s set the course for today’s energy policies. | |
| Drill, Baby, Drill Redux | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | A clear-as-crude look at how oil prices have affected recessions. | |
| Effect of Lubrication Forces on Fluid Collisions: New Research Determines Quantitatively How Fluid Mixing Can Lead From Noncoalescence to Coalescence | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | At some point in time we have all mixed two fluids together, whether in preparing a lubricant blend with basestocks of different viscosities or even mixing blue with red paint in an effort to get the right shade of purple. In a production facility, a vari...veja mais At some point in time we have all mixed two fluids together, whether in preparing a lubricant blend with basestocks of different viscosities or even mixing blue with red paint in an effort to get the right shade of purple. In a production facility, a variety of mixing equipment is available ranging from stirring bars in the laboratory to mixing vessels containing various types of agitators. veja menos | |
| Efficient Hydraulic Systems Deliver the Power | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Hydraulic fluid and system efficiency depends on the application, operating conditions and how hard your system is working. | |
| Elements of a Successful Fluid Analysis Program | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Predictive maintenance is part science, part art—and the highest level of condition monitoring. | |
| Emulsifiers 101: Who Says Oil and Water Don’t Mix? | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | How balancing cooling and lubricity can improve the efficiency of your machinery. | |
| Emulsifiers 201: Analyzing performance with surface science | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Direct analytical techniques for understanding and evaluating emulsifier chemistries. | |
| EP Additives: Regulatory Updates of Chlorinated Paraffins and Options on Alternatives | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | As agencies worldwide examine how these substances will be governed, formulators search for alternative solutions. | |
| Executing An Effective Sump Conversion | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | This article is about how aging lubricants produce higher levels of sludge, insoluble polymers, carbon deposits, and other insoluble oxidation byproducts. It describes the physical flushing process and that chemical flushing incorporates the use of cleane...veja mais This article is about how aging lubricants produce higher levels of sludge, insoluble polymers, carbon deposits, and other insoluble oxidation byproducts. It describes the physical flushing process and that chemical flushing incorporates the use of cleaners to remove crusted or layered carbon residues. veja menos | |
| Feature The Riddle Of Steel | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | How advanced ultra high-strength steel is saving lives, conserving fuel, and revolutionizing the way cars are made. | |
| Feeling Energetic? The Tribology Community Will Play a Huge Role in Developing Sustainable Energy Sources | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | The STLE community is advancing our understanding of various tribo-chemical processes, all with the goal of reducing friction and wear and conserving energy. | |
| Fire-Resistant Fluids: Will They Ever Be Good Enough? | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | What is preventing researchers from creating a fire- resistant fluid that offers safety assurance, affordability and equipment compatibility—qualities that no single fire-resistant fluid (FRF) has today? Unfortunately, there are several factors. | |
| Follow The Money | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | What happens when national energy policy clashes with the reality of engineering science? Check your wallet for the answer. | |
| Friction Science And Technology: From Concepts To Application | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | From the history of friction studies to the evolution of measurement instruments, Friction Science and Technology provides a broad, multidisciplinary overview of the field. Expanded coverage in this edition includes the effects of engine-conditioning on l...veja mais From the history of friction studies to the evolution of measurement instruments, Friction Science and Technology provides a broad, multidisciplinary overview of the field. Expanded coverage in this edition includes the effects of engine-conditioning on lubricant frictional characteristics and the role of friction in automotive and truck brakes, including brake testing methods, and the friction of hip and knee implant materials. veja menos | |
| Fuel Economy: The Role of Friction Modifiers and VI Improvers | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | These two additives are helping lubricant suppliers improve fuel economy and comply with new engine oil specifications. | |
| Fundamentals of Filters and Filtration | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | When it comes to extending the life of lubricating and hydraulic fluids, it’s the little things that make filters and filtration such a big deal. Even particles the size of a single bacterium can spell a machine’s doom if left to run amok. Enter filters a...veja mais When it comes to extending the life of lubricating and hydraulic fluids, it’s the little things that make filters and filtration such a big deal. Even particles the size of a single bacterium can spell a machine’s doom if left to run amok. Enter filters and their unique ability to trap damaging intruders while allowing fluids to continue on their way to work. veja menos | |
| GHS: New Challenges for the Lubricant & Metalworking Fluids Industries | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | A global uniform standard is redefining the way companies provide health and safety information on chemical substances. | |
| Going Global | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | A professional society’s reach should extend its grasp— as STLE is proving with major initiatives across the world. | |
| Grease: A Niche Market Opportunity | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | A look at the benefits of grease, how it’s different from oil and why no two greases are alike. | |
| Handbook Of Lubrication And Tribology: Volume 1 | STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) | Focused on the use of lubricants in a variety of end-use applications, the second edition of the Handbook of Lubrication and Tribology: Volume 1: Application and Maintenance continues to be a cutting-edge contribution to the fields of industrial lubricati...veja mais Focused on the use of lubricants in a variety of end-use applications, the second edition of the Handbook of Lubrication and Tribology: Volume 1: Application and Maintenance continues to be a cutting-edge contribution to the fields of industrial lubrication and tribology. This edition addresses the latest technology related to testing and maintenance procedures, as well as changes in our understanding of how lubrication principles impact implementation. veja menos |
