Mining company standardises on Fuchs product
30/04/2024 by Richard
According to a report from Mining Weekly, one of the biggest and most diverse natural resource companies in the world has
The different types of greases and when to use them
05/11/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator
Lubricating greases are used to keep equipment, machinery, vessels and vehicles and their components protected, clean and moving properly. However, various grease products have been
The importance of lubrication in bearings and other components
06/08/2023 by Mark
To minimise friction in transmission, precision is paramount. As a result, bearing lubrication is required to make sure rolling components remain functioning effectively. There are several reasons why
FUCHS releases new sustainable grease for trailer axels
21/06/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator
The Mannheim-based FUCHS has announced the release of a new lithium-free calcium sulfonate complex grease for lubricating the axle hubs of truck trailers.
Petro-Canada gains certification for grease
06/12/2022 by greg
The US-based National Lubricating Grease Institute has awarded Petro-Canada Lubricants’ PEERLESS OG2 RED with its new High Performance Multiuse (HPM) Core certification, meaning it regards this product as demonstrating the necessary high levels of performance…
What's the difference between oil and grease for lubrication?
26/08/2022 by Mark
Mechanical systems within vehicles and equipment require adequate lubrication for many different reasons. Lubricants ensure that components move freely reducing both heat
Why water resistance is important in greases
24/03/2022 by greg
When choosing an industrial grease, the potential for water contamination can be an important consideration. Aside from the obvious sources of contamination, such as exposure to rain or sea or routine cleaning, some
Distributor reveals importance of greasing moving bearings
26/02/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator
Delta Sales International, which distributes the GreaseMax single-point lubricator, has said that many operators overlook how important it is to apply grease to bearings while they are moving, rather
What are the benefits of using Klüber grease?
05/01/2022 by Mark
A member of the Freudenberg Group of in Weinheim, Germany since back in 1966, Klüber Lubrication is renowned supplier of high-quality products for a wide range of
Shell Gadus S3 becomes world’s first NLGI dual-certified grease
30/11/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
According to Shell Lubricant Solutions, its Shell Gadus S3 V220C 2 grease has now obtained certification for NLGI High-Performance Multiuse (HPM) on top of its existing NLGI GC–LB performance, making it the world’s first grease…
How do grease and oil differ?
03/11/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
Machinery made up of multiple parts needs seamless lubrication to safeguard it against the harmful effects of friction. As equipment works, the surfaces of components meet, causing friction that results in wear. As this friction…
Exploring the properties of grease
29/09/2021 by Mark
From bearings and vehicle gearwheels to gear boxes and agricultural equipment, grease is employed in a diverse range of applications. Providing invaluable benefits to machinery owners and operators alike, it defends equipment from corrosion, provides…