Lubricants News and Updates

Quality hydraulic fluids have advanced formulations, high VI and the most advance additive packages to provide operating and maintenance benefits for increased productivity and less downtime. Two rules of thumb for hydraulic fluid are to keep it - “Clean and Dry”, because research and testing has proven that over 80% of hydraulic pumps wear and system failures are due to particulates and/or water contamination. Production downtime and labor costs for repairs often outweigh the cost of replacement of hydraulic components or systems.

As the fall and winter months approach, preparing your heavy-duty (HD) fleet for colder temperatures becomes critical for maintaining optimal performance and avoiding costly breakdowns. Cold weather presents unique challenges that can significantly impact the operation and longevity of your fleet. In this guide, we'll cover essential steps to ensure your fleet is ready to tackle the harsh conditions ahead.

Propylene Glycols have many uses including but not limited to:

Why and where to use a Hydraulic Fluid with a good Dielectric Strength?

Not all RV and Marine Antifreezes are created equal. Formulations or blends can differ from one manufacturer to another.

Why use CK-4 or FA-4? CK-4 and FA-4 are the current Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine oil spec.

Whether it is Automotive or Heavy Duty, a quality antifreeze/coolant should be used as it has several jobs to do!

The days of having just two types of Automatic Transmission Fluids (ATF) have been gone for years. In days gone past, it used to be either a Type A or a Type F.

Calcium Sulphonate Complex (CaS) greases do not function like other greases. In most greases the thickener releases the base oil to provide elastohydrodynamic lubrication in a bearing load zone. A Calcium Sulphonate (CaS) thickener is more like a gel. The base oil and gelled CaS thickener form a permanent emulsion. A well formulated CaS grease maintains the emulsified state, and the entire combination of thickener and base oil ‎pass through the bearing load zone. If the emulsion should break and the base oil bleed from the thickener, the CaS thickener left behind would still lubricate.

Environmentally Friendly Hydraulic Fluids are a great choice for Landscapers, DPWs, Golf Courses, Tree Services, Paving Companies and Municipalities – Schools, where green, lawns and the environment are a concern or consideration.