Castrol UK
Wakefield House Pipers Way
Swindon
SN3 1RE
UK
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Central metalworking fluids systems monitored
Real-time metalworking fluids monitoring system automatically takes samples from up to four central metalworking fluid systems and provide instant trending information.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 20 March 2008
Slideway lubricant has even higher performance
An improved version of a high-performance machine slideway lubricant is especially effective in grinding processes, such as eliminating judder and protecting slideways from wear and corrosion.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 11 August 2006
Grinding oils reduce misting, double wheel life
Two high performance neat grinding oils are designed to minimise the misting problems caused when high-pressure fluid delivery systems are used with today's high-speed grinding processes.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 7 July 2006
IC engine maker's cutting fluid disposal reduced
A cutting fluid reprocessing facility, has cut waste fluid disposal at an internal combustion engine plant's two transfer cylinder head and block line systems by more than 80%.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 22 June 2006
Powertrain award win for environmental excellence
Wolverhampton-based Turner Powertrain Systems has won a Silver Award for Environmental Excellence in a global competition run annually by its parent company Caterpillar.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 12 June 2006
Semi-synthetic cutting fluid in 5-litre packs
Castrol is now offering its versatile, semi-synthetic Hysol Excel cutting fluid in 5-litre packs, making it more convenient for smaller metalworking companies to buy.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 2 June 2006
Lubricants and systems managed by supplier
Lubricants company provides a wide range of services at an Airbus wing manufacturer, from management of all metalworking fluids and lubricants to vibration analysis and filtration management.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 12 May 2006
Structured fluids monitoring service introduced
Routine fluid monitoring can reveal key information about the condition of fluids and equipment and can identify potential problems before they arise, adding real value to maintenance activities.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 7 April 2006
Lubricants and fluids change to save GBP 500,000
With thirteen central systems on a new engine line, it is estimated that a dramatic reduction in production fluids use and waste will save and automotive plant GBP 500,000 a year.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 23 January 2006
Ongoing lubricants improvements saves costs
In spite of higher energy costs and oil price increases, ongoing lubricant supply improvements have helped an automotive systems manufacturer maintain the same internal cost structure.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 16 January 2006
Lubricant supplier celebrates long association
Following the success of a third regular review of its Coolant and Chemical Wash Management Contract with Albion Automotive, Castrol is celebrating being on site for ten years.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 14 December 2005
Lubricant training programme organised
A lubricants and technical support provider to the pharmaceutical industry, has recently helped a plant engineering team to devise a comprehensive lubricant training programme for a hundred engineers.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 5 December 2005
One oil supplier saves costs on engine line
Having one supplier to manage the coolant systems and deliveries on production lines machining aluminium, CI and steel engine components is reducing maintenance costs and maintaining efficiency.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 2 December 2005
Metalworking fluids - service put first
For many companies the decision to buy metalworking fluids would be biased towards the lowest price, but so for two oilfield equipment machine shops where service is even more important.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 28 July 2005
Forming lubricants reduce waste,cut costs by 40%
Changing lubrication has solved a misting problem in a tube mill, achieved a saving of 40% on lubrication and disposal costs at the site, and improved the quality and finish of the product.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 15 July 2005
Automated conveyor lubrication reduces costs
Automated conveyor lubrication system can significantly increase conveyor chain and trolley life - and productivity - whilst reducing maintenance costs and downtime.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 1 July 2005
Total fluid management helps gain OHSAS 18001
Giving Castrol responsibility for total fluid management helped an automotive camshaft plant achieve significant process efficiencies and OHSAS 18001 accreditation.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 25 May 2005
Regular coolant analysis saves tool life
Regular coolant analysis reports ensure that the optimum concentration is maintained to keep cutting fluids in peak condition and a recent trial estimated improvements in tool life of 15% - 50%.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 27 April 2005
Filtration recycles metalworking fluids, cut costs
A filtration system that enables automotive subcontractor to recycle metal cutting fluids in-house has proven to be very successful and very cost efficient, reducing costs by 25-30%.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 8 April 2005
Cutting fluid does not mist in CNC autos
Having already acquired a CNC automatic, a small parts manufacturer saw a second working with a different cutting fluid that did not mist - so it changed its supplier.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 7 March 2005
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