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Why Change to a High Viscosity Index Hydraulic Oil

Hydraulic oil is an essential component of hydraulic systems that play a crucial role in a wide range of industrial applications, including manufacturing, construction, and transportation. It is used to transmit power, lubricate, and cool the hydraulic system’s moving parts. However, with the evolution of technology, standard hydraulic oil has become outdated, and High VI… Continue reading Why Change to a High Viscosity Index Hydraulic Oil

Finol Oils Launch New Look Coolant & Antifreeze Range

Finol Oils is very excited to announce that we have this month launched a new look range of our advanced coolants and antifreeze solutions for vehicle and machinery applications. This new look and new name CoolTemp range of coolants & antifreeze is the same trusted, high-performance products designed to provide superior protection against freezing, overheating,… Continue reading Finol Oils Launch New Look Coolant & Antifreeze Range

TotalEnergies Carter SH

TotalEnergies Carter SH: High-Performance Industrial Gear Oils In one of our recent news items, we discussed some of the important aspects that differentiate an automotive gear oil vs an industrial product. Dedicated industrial gear oils are specially designed for industrial machinery and are formulated with additives and compounds that are suitable for their various unique… Continue reading TotalEnergies Carter SH

Choosing The Right Cutting Fluid

The Importance of the Right Cutting Fluid Selecting the right cutting fluid is extremely important. Large amounts of heat are generated during the metal machining phase due to friction. To counteract this, cutting fluid is needed as it is designed specifically to act as a lubricant and coolant during metal fabrication. It is added to… Continue reading Choosing The Right Cutting Fluid

Biodegradable vs Food Grade: Which Lubricant Should You Be Using?

The Right Lubricant for the Right Application Choosing the right lubricant can be an extremely complicated process in general. With a wide array of products, grades and brands it can be very confusing. Another factor that can add to the confusion is what added requirements are needed other than lubrication. Two types of lubricants come… Continue reading Biodegradable vs Food Grade: Which Lubricant Should You Be Using?

Lubrication 101-The Essential Information on Gear Oils

What is Gear Oil? Gears are found in a vast amount of the machinery we see today and are essential components as they perform several key functions including, gear reduction and adjusting the direction of rotation. But if a gear didn’t have a lubricant, it wouldn’t be able to perform these key functions. Whether in… Continue reading Lubrication 101-The Essential Information on Gear Oils

Grease 101: Lithium or Calcium Sulfonate Grease?

Which Option is the Best for Your Industry? Selecting the best grease for a job requires narrowing down your choices by understanding what’s going to perform the best for your application. Not all application requirements are the same, and not all greases are suitable for every situation.  By far the two most popular choices are… Continue reading Grease 101: Lithium or Calcium Sulfonate Grease?

Grease 101: Choosing the Right Base Oil

The Anatomy of Grease Lubrication, whether achieved with oil or grease, follows the same basic principles; creating an oil film between two surfaces that move relative to each other. Reducing friction between such surfaces dramatically improves efficiency and reduces wear. Reducing this direct contact saves costs on parts replacement, minimises downtime and increases the overall… Continue reading Grease 101: Choosing the Right Base Oil

Grease 101: What Makes a Good Thickener?

Grease is made up of three important components: GREASE = Base Oil + Thickener + Additives With the influx of new technology, it is extremely important to understand what you are putting in your machinery to ensure you get the right results. Our series of grease 101 blog posts will give you the essential information… Continue reading Grease 101: What Makes a Good Thickener?

Make The Right Choice For Your Vehicle(s)

Grease or Oil? Many operators proclaim that they prefer oil over grease. However, then again, there are those who advocate grease above all else. In actuality, both trains of thought are backed by compelling arguments. It seems that for every point in support of each product, there is also an equally strong counterpoint. The grease… Continue reading Make The Right Choice For Your Vehicle(s)