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Slideway lubricant smoothes machine operation
Following a two year development programme Castrol has introduced an improved version of its high-performance Magnaglide D slideway lubricant.
News from Engineeringtalk, 11 August 2006
Neat oils are healthier option
Castrol Industrial has introduced two new high performance neat oils to its grinding range.
News from Engineeringtalk, 10 July 2006
Semisynthetic fluid comes in smaller packs
Castrol is now offering its versatile, semisynthetic Hysol Excel cutting fluid in 5-litre packs, making it more convenient for smaller metalworking companies to buy.
News from Engineeringtalk, 5 June 2006
Lubrication management aids innovation
When, in 2004, Airbus UK took the decision to outsource Filton's lubrication management to Castrol, innovation and technical expertise were considered to be as important as cost savings.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 May 2006
Semisynthetic fluid promises longer sump life
Hysol XF is for general and arduous machining applications, especially where high pressure delivery systems and soft water conditions may lead to foaming and other environmental problems.
News from Engineeringtalk, 14 April 2006
Oil analysis service aids preventive maintenance
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 Engineeringtalk, 10 April 2006
Castrol lands Ford DVM-4 fluid deal
Ford picks Castrol to supply production fluids for its DVM-4 engine, due to go into production in July 2007.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 January 2006
Castrol celebrates 10 years with Albion
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 Engineeringtalk, 16 January 2006
Training is key to lubrication management
Castrol has recently helped a plant engineering team in the North West to devise a comprehensive lubricant training programme for a hundred engineers.
News from Engineeringtalk, 5 December 2005
Special fluids meet particular requirements
Castrol supplies Baker Oil Tools with metalworking fluids for machining a range of materials that includes stainless steels, carbon steels and Inconel nickel and chrome-based special alloys.
News from Engineeringtalk, 28 July 2005
Lubricants save in harsh environments
The Timken Alloy Steel Europe plant in Leicester is a difficult harsh environment for lubricants, which include high performance forming fluids, crankcase lubricants and greases.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 July 2005
Conveyor lubrication system cuts downtime
A new, automated conveyor lubrication system from Castrol is proving that the best defence against equipment failure and downtime is proper lubrication and cleanliness.
News from Engineeringtalk, 4 July 2005
Modern fluids keep machine shop cleaner
Although Callender Aeropart manages its own cutting fluids, it does rely heavily on Castrol's support in areas such as stock control, customer trials, oil analysis and waste management.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 April 2005
Fluid management contract produces cost savings
When the decision was taken to bring fluid management in-house Adwest invited four companies to tender for the coolant supply contract.
News from Engineeringtalk, 11 April 2005
Predicting the future of equipment maintenance
A lubrication specialist discusses the role of condition monitoring and predictive maintenance and asks whether companies are doing enough to protect their processes from equipment failures.
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 March 2005
"The knowledge" can reduce processing costs
Chris Poole of Castrol Industrial suggests that a better understanding of coolant usage could save your company time, money and a lot of aggravation - but first you need "the knowledge".
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 March 2005
Metalworking fluids: science not black art
Cliff Thrussell, Castrol's UK and Ireland Cluster Director for Specialised Industrial, urges manufacturing companies to give metalworking fluids the same priority they give to tooling.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 March 2005
Performance lubricants improve performance
Paul Schulha of Castrol Industrial argues that high performance lubricants provide very real opportunities to optimise the effectiveness of production equipment.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 March 2005
FM approval for fire resistant hydraulic fluid
The latest fire resistant hydraulic fluid developed by Castrol combines a high level of fire protection with greatly extended service life.
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 March 2005
Lubricants stand up to rigours of hydroforming
For many years Castrol has played an active role in the hydroforming process by developing, supplying and supporting a range of specialised lubricants.
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 March 2005
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