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Mobil Pegasus™ 1100 Series

 Mobil’s latest generation of natural Gas Engine Oil launches at PowerGen Europe.

Mobil's award winning technology from SHC Rarus Series'

Mobil’s revolutionary SHC Rarus Series oil has once again returned to the spot light, capturing the attention of the Thomas Edison Patent award in recognition of its ground breaking technology.

Taking Control of Your Plant's Performance with Change Management

It’s crucial for operators to control, document and analyze all changes in plant activity. This process, known as management of change (MOC), can help plants avoid reliability issues and maintain a successful lubricant management system.

Assessing High Temperature Grease Claims: Part I

This post is the first in a three-part series analyzing the importance of a grease’s upper operating temperature and which testing methods are best for gauging a grease’s actual high temperature performance.

A New Standard in Energy Management

In 2011, the International Standard Organisation introduced a new accreditation for the establishment and certification of energy management systems (EnMS): ISO 50001.  Since that time, implementation of associated ISO 50001 standards and best practices has grown dramatically across the globe.

Lubrication's Critical Role in Low Density Polyethylene Production

Polyethylene (PE) is one of the most common polymers used to manufacture goods today. It is found in products ranging from plastic bags to artificial human hips to cable insulation.

Air Entrainment and Failure Analysis

For many pieces of industrial equipment, premature bearing wear can lead to unscheduled downtime, costly maintenance repairs and lost production.

In order to find a solution capable of extending bearing life, operators must first be able to identify the root cause of component wear and fatigue. While there are numerous operational factors that can contribute to premature bearing wear, one attribute that can be prevented is air entrainment.

Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication

The most important aspect of lubrication is viscosity ­ oil’s resistance to flow or “thickness.” Finding the right viscosity for an application is more science than art.

Additive Chemistry: The Inside Story

Finished lubricants are formulated from a blend of base oils and a wide range of chemical additives, which can account for up to 20 percent of the formulation.

The Environmental Benefits of Synthetic Lubricants - Quantified

Sustainability is an increasingly important business objective for industrial operations and the general public, alike. But, have you ever wondered whether some of the environmentally conscious behaviors that we engage in daily, actually provide tangible environmental benefits? For example, does manufacturing a product from recycled material in fact use more energy than generating a product from scratch?