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Lubrication January 17, 2023

Additives and engine oil lubrication

Engine oils contain a complex blend of additives to minimize emission and aid efficiency.

By Dan Holdmeyer
Lubrication January 10, 2023

Used oil analysis fundamentals

A quality oil analysis program with a series of consistently timed samples is key to successful preventive maintenance.

By Dan Holdmeyer
Lubrication January 9, 2023

Crude oil to base stocks to base oils to lubricating oils

The refining process has improved throughout the history of crude oil use, with base stock quality continuing to benefit from new technology.

By Dan Holdmeyer
Courtesy of STLE.
Lubrication November 17, 2022

Metalworking fluid management program announced

STLE is hosting its annual Metalworking Fluid Management Program, at the University of Akron in Ohio from February 21-23, 2023.

By Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE)
Lubrication October 17, 2022

Lubrication group names president, conference schedule

STLE announces a new president for 2022-23 and three conferences to help lubrication and reliability professionals in manufacturing, metalworking, transportation and power generation.

By Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE)
Courtesy: Control Engineering, CFE Media and Technology, www.controleng.com 
Lubrication October 12, 2022

The basics of lubricant water contamination

Steps taken after water contamination is identified depend on the type of lubrication product and its intended use.

By Dan Holdmeyer
Courtesy of STLE.
Lubrication September 27, 2022

Controlling particle contaminants

Best practices for avoiding lubricant contamination are established and simple to implement — the key to success is follow through.

By Jeanna Van Rensselar
Lubrication July 27, 2022

Air entrainment, aeration, cavitation and foaming: How are they related?

There are many causes and solutions to this foaming issue

By Dan Holdmeyer