Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Lubricants",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Cutting lubricants shop floor safety highlighted from
Houghton Plc, which we summarised at the time by saying "A supplier of industrial production lubricants and fluid management services will be majoring on worker health and Safety associated with shop floor use of lubricants".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Water soluble metalworking fluid meets HSE guide from
Fuchs Lubricants (UK) Plc: "A water soluble metalworking fluid has been developed in response to the new Health and Safety Executive guidelines, concerning the control of bacterial contamination in used coolants".
In January 2008, we covered the news from John Neale
concerning its Synthetic vanishing oils
- take a look at Synthetic vanishing oils suit high speed pressing
which says: "Synthetic vanishing oils for presses operating at up to 2000 strokes/min make operation clean and stop the formation of gumming, varnishing or sticky deposits".
Take a look also at the news release from Fuchs Lubricants (UK) Plc, Metal cutting coolants optimise machining,
as well as Automatic system controls lubricants precisely from Bielomatik,
and 'Ready to use' metal cutting fluids expanded from CRC Industries UK.
See also:
Universal joints are corrosion resistant in vacuum
(December 2007)
Corrosion resistant universal joints and complete shaft assemblies are being manufactured from a variety of stainless steel grades, for ultra high vacuum applications
Cleaning agent keeps compressors efficient
(December 2007)
An advanced, non-intrusive, fast action air compressor cleaning agent has been formulated to assist in maintaining the system's performance and efficiency
Lubricants overcome spline forming problem
(December 2007)
A super high performance lubricant containing 100% synthetic additives, but significantly was combined with special solid lubricants, is used to solve broaching and spline forming problems
Save on diamond grinding/lapping waste
(November 2007)
To save diamond abrasive during grinding and lapping, a recovery unit keeps diamond completely dispersed during usage by stirring the slurry with a magnetic spin bar
Lubricants cover stamping and tube bending
(November 2007)
Stamping lubricants and tube bending lubricants for automotive and other heat transfer components include vanishing oils, thermally degreased oils, and semi-synthetic oils
Mould parting lock holds tool plates together
(November 2007)
A design of mould parting lock offers a simple and effective way of holding tool plates together, which is particularly appropriate for three-plate tooling
Cleaner sucks up wet swarf, sludge, dust
(November 2007)
A wet and swarf suction unit cleans up dust particles and granules, as well as swarf and their accompanying coolants and lubricants, wet industrial waste and sludge
OD wheels grind hard/'exotic'/tough alloys
(November 2007)
Two ranges of external cylindrical grinding wheels have been introduced for large volume production of components from difficult materials such as hardened steel and tough exotic alloys
Avoiding electric currents from damaging bearings
(November 2007)
The growing use of variable frequency drives is leading to bearing damage caused by the affects of electrical currents and Phil Burge explains how the latest bearings avoid the problem
Synthetic lubricants efficient and economical
(October 2007)
Synthetic lubricants increasingly meet the demands for energy efficiency and economy in severe conditions, says Stephen Harris, Sales Manager at Batoyle Freedom Group
Growing use of variable frequency drives
(October 2007)
The growing use of variable frequency drives is leading in many cases to bearing damage and failure caused by the affects of electrical currents, according to Phil Burge, Marketing Manager at SKF
Compressor lubricants offer improved life
(October 2007)
Choosing a high performance lubricant will have a sizeable impact on the lifetime of a compressor, its efficiency as well as service routine, filter and separator life
Condensate separator complies with standards
(September 2007)
A compressed air systems condensate separator does not rely on the oil coming out of suspension, nor does it require a settling tank, which frequently propagate harmful bacteria
Teach-in control simplifies lathe operation
(September 2007)
A teach-in control system for electronic lathes brings simplicity and ease of programming and/or operation in combination with high-performance operating software
Mould surfaces made more durable
(September 2007)
Aluminium is used as a replacement for expensive steel tools using patented chrome-free Keronite technology, improving durability and surface release properties
Adapter ball bearings resist wash-down
(September 2007)
An adapter ball bearing range is now offered in polymer and stainless steel housings to reduce equipment lifecycle costs in washdown-duty zones of food and pharmaceutical factories
Aluminium tools reduce volume moulding costs
(September 2007)
Plasma electrolytic oxidation enables aluminium to be used as a replacement for expensive steel tools by improving the durability and the release properties of the surface
UV light device detects oil leaks
(September 2007)
A portable, easy to use UV light source helps operators find oil leaks and identify their location to help to improve process, reliability, safety and food safety
Centralised lubrication programmed for production
(August 2007)
A ready-to-install centralised multiple-point lubrication system can be remotely programmed to feed lubricant to multiple positions on production lines at regular intervals
Ceramic linear bearings are more reliable
(August 2007)
Ceramic linear bearings maintain longer and more reliable performance and are claimed to have an exceptional life span while requiring little or no lubrication, reports Micromech
Inductive ID identifies engines after assembly
(August 2007)
Wishing to improve traceability of completed small engines coming off an assembly line, a USA company is using a passive inductive ID system to identify specific engines within a production batch
Test packages for leaks non-destructively
(August 2007)
A leak detection system detects leaks in packages using water and compressed air, or as a non destructive leak tester for packages containing fluids, lubricants or water
Centralised lubrication benefits food manufacture
(August 2007)
A centralised lubrication system will mprove performance and reduce operating costs in a wide range of food and beverage machinery and equipment applications
Synthetic lubricants improve efficiency
(July 2007)
In complex bearing and gear applications in extreme pressure situations, many plant managers using synthetic oil lubricants to improve plant efficiency and performance
Compact cleaner sucks up fluids, swarf, waste
(July 2007)
A compact industrial wet and swarf suction cleaner will clean up ontaminated fluids, swarf, coolants, lubricants and wet industrial waste
US synthetic lubricant account manager named
(June 2007)
Anderol, manufacturer of speciality synthetic lubricants, has appointed Dr Gary Babic as Senior Account Manager in North America
Grease for lubrication of electrical contacts
(June 2007)
RW Greeff has introduced Dow Corning's polyalphaolefin-based Molykote G1050 grease for the lubrication of electrical contacts and plastic and metal parts
Synthetic grease reduces bearing down-time
(June 2007)
A combination of the latest technology thickeners, high quality additives and base stock oil has produced a synthtic grease to give better bearing service life and resistance to 'heat soak'
Lubricant replaces soap for steel tube drawing
(June 2007)
For severe reduction in the cold drawing of steel, tube makers generally use phosphate soap, but a polymer-based lubricant avoids phosphate chemicals disposal and energy consumption
Water rinse cleans brass products
(June 2007)
Trials have confirmed that water can now be used successfully to degrease components using water rinse iat 75 deg C so the components dry rapidly after degreasing
Dosing equipment for filling oil and lubricants
(June 2007)
Alentec and Orion has introduced electronically-controlled dosing equipment for filling oil, lubricant and similar liquids for industrial and engineering applications
Synthetic lubricants best for bearings and gears
(June 2007)
Dow Corning explains how synthetic lubricants are best for complex bearing and gear applications in extreme pressure situations, reducing costs and energy consumption
Sanchem coating system deal for Europe
(June 2007)
Houghton Europe enter agreement with Sanchem to sell chrome free conversion coating systems in Europe
Universal polishing compound covers more surface
(May 2007)
A universal polishing compound is able to withstand severe lapping conditions without loss of cutting quality and also gives better surface coverage and improved impregnation of lapping tools