‘Lubricants’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release NSK bearings save costs for carbon-fibre producer from NSK UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "NSK's SpaceA range of bearings has solved a problem of premature failures of stainless-steel bearings used in the manufacture of carbon graphite and composite materials for aerospace applications. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Henkel brochure now fits in the pocket from Henkel Loctite Adhesives: "Henkel has published a pocket-sized version of its solutions guide.".

In October 2009, we covered the news from Hepcomotion - take a look at Dualvee technology extends to subzero climates which says: "Hepcomotion is offering the low-temperature Dualvee motion technology range from Bishopwisecarver.".

Take a look also at the news release from SKF UK, SKF launches high-speed linear profile rail guides, as well as Switch plate lubricant certified as biodegradable from Kluber Lubrication GB, and Research shows Shell leading lubricant market from Shell Lubricants.

Latest stories...

IPC rubber lubricant tubes have heat-sealed tips (October 2009)

Resealable plastic tubes of P-80 temporary rubber assembly lubricants are available from International Products Corporation (IPC) in the 10ml size and will be sold in cases of 100.

Eriks' offers second Motors Innovation catalogue (September 2009)

Eriks is offering issue two of its Motors Innovation catalogue, featuring information on energy saving and high-efficiency motors, as well as IEC standards and advice on how to increase motor life.

Kluber Lubrication extends bearing life (September 2009)

Kluber Lubrication ensures pellet press production by extending bearing life.

Ingersoll ram/pump packages have compact footprint (September 2009)

Ingersoll Rand has released a line of single-post and two-post extrusion pump rams and complete ram/pump packages for 5gal containers.

PCS equipment uses Domiline linear motion system (September 2009)

Two of PCS's tribology test equipment and laboratory instruments feature the IEF Werner Domiline linear motion system from Rodriguez.

Drylin bearing system reduces driving force (September 2009)

Igus has developed the Drylin WJRM hybrid linear bearing system, which is said to be suitable for applications that combine sliding and rolling movements.

Cement manufacturer sticks with Kluber (September 2009)

A cement manufacturer that has used Kluber lubricants for many years has decided to use the company's products for a wind farm it also owns.

McLube releases dry film-coating rubber lubricant (September 2009)

McLube has developed a water-based rubber lubricant that provides a durable dry colourless film coating that bonds tenaciously to the applied surface.

Lubricants approved for incidental food contact

International Products has launched the P-80 Emulsion IFC and P-80 Thix IFC temporary assembly lubricants that are approved for incidental food contact.
Shell Lubricants saves Sapphire Power money

Pakistan's Sapphire Power has saved USD5,000 (GBP3,066) in maintenance and operation costs by switching to Shell Mysella LA gas engine oil and using Shell Lubeanalyst's technical support.