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Calcium sulfonate complex greases in the iron and steel industry
Efsun Acar Chemical Engineer Production Coordinator Vario Engineering and Production Technologies Inc. Establishing an iron and steel factory require very high investment value due to the size of their equipment and long production lines. Such ...
How the PCL market is adapting to rapidly changing environmental conditions
Dr. Colin Morton Dr. Ewan Delbridge Since no unified lubricant solution exists to encompass the changing requirements, only the nimblest manufacturers who can adapt quickly to new realities will survive. Climate change is becoming more of ...
Energy-efficient hydraulic fluids in industrial equipment
Energy efficiency is one of the most important topics of this era. Dr. Holger Pletsch from Evonik Oil Additives, a leading German company which is an expert in the field of efficiency, indicates that it is possible to achieve great energy efficiency ...
TOTAL pioneers the electric vehicle fluids market with its EV Fluids product series
Total Lubricants introduced two new product series for electric vehicles whose importance and use are increasing day by day. The company aims to meet the expectations of manufacturers and users at the highest level with the EV fluids developed for ...
Chemical structure of greases in a nutshell
Greases are paste-like lubricants that are generally a yield of the reaction between base oils and metal hydroxides with acids and have consistencies ranging from semi-liquid to solid and consist of emulsifying agents determined by the ...
Metalworking fluid emulsion stability and base oil properties
Prof. Thomas Norrby Nynas AB, Naphthenics TechDMS Dr. Pär Wedin Nynas AB, Naphthenics Research Ms. Linda Malm Nynas AB, Naphthenics TechDMS Emulsion stability is key to metalworking fluid usefulness. Nynas conducted an emulsion stability ...
Demand for VII to be sustained by high-quality engine oil sales
Changing regulatory environment and strict emission standards are boosting lubricant manufacturers’ demand for viscosity index improvers. Efficiency demands in not only automotive but also industrial applications are strengthening the VII ...
PETDER publishes 2018 Sector Report
PETDER published the 2018 Sector Report, which includes detailed information and data on the oil sector. According to the report, lubricant consumption decreased by 14.04 percent in 2018. Niyazi İlter, PETDER Secretary General, shared the ...
One in every two vehicles uses Total
According to the Automotive Manufacturers Association data, Total lubricants or antifreeze are used in one out of every two vehicles manufactured in Turkey. The company, operating in Turkey for many years, continues to increase its market ...
Calcium sulfonate complex greases
Tayfun YILMAZ Akoni Kimya A.Ş. Manufacturing Plants Manager Thanks to the various advantages they offer, many companies are currently conducting research and development activities on calcium sulfonate based greases, which are preferred ...
Petrol Ofisi Lubricants ceaselessly continues investments & improvements
As the leader of the lubricants and chemicals market in Turkey for the past 9 years in a row, Petrol Ofisi ceaselessly continues its investments and improvements in every field, especially in Maxima and Maximus brands. Having introduced Maximum, ...
Turkey to take firm steps towards becoming a lubricants hub
Turkey, a large consumer market, is known in the sector also as a key production center with its proximity to raw material sources and export advantages. Turkish origin lubricants and petroleum products are becoming prominent in the market with ...
The lubricants industry in (e-)motion – How disruptions sustain ability
The global lubricants industry is in (e-)motion. Lubricant players are facing at least three major disruptions to the ways they do business today, which will have an impact on the development and pattern of global lubricants consumption in the ...
Energy efficient hydraulic fluids with Evonik’s DYNAVIS technology
Field tests made with hydraulic fluids formulated to Evonik’s DYNAVIS® performance standard reveal significant gains in terms of energy efficiency and productivity. The technology is based upon specially designed polymeric additives ...
Today and tomorrow of e-commerce in lubricants sector
In this age of technology, our shopping habits are changing. The number of lubricant companies that have taken a concrete step in e-commerce is very limited now, but the need for digitalization is knocking on the door of all brands. The world is ...
Lower costs and higher productivity is possible with effective lubrication
The extreme working conditions within the mining industry place enormous demands on the hydraulic systems of mining equipment. However, the Oil Additives specialists from Evonik give mining operators a helping hand to boost productivity, save fuel ...
Latest trends in wind turbine gear oils
Today, the interest in renewable energy sources is increasing along with the rising demand for wind turbines. Maintenance and sustainability of these turbines are important as the conditions are harsh on wind farms; therefore the oils that will ...
The role of naphthenics in refrigeration oils
The European Union fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gas) regulation of 2014 limited the amount of ozone depleting substances which could be sold in the EU from 2015 onwards, aiming to gradually phase down their use in steps, to target a reduction to ...
Heavy naphthenic base oils essential tools for the lubricant blender
Industrial lubricants which are based on high viscosity nbase oils, support a very important lubricant market segment. In essence, large machinery where rotational or sliding speed is low, will increasingly depend on high viscosity lubricants, to ...
Stabilizing effect in metalworking emulsions
Naphthenic base oil outperformed paraffinic base oils in an investigation into the emulsion stability of metalworking fluids. Professor Thomas Norrby outlines the implications for formulators of fluids. “We tested the stability of ...
Naphthenic oil is best choice for metalworking
Manufacturers of metalworking fluids are promised more stable emulsions if they use naphthenic base oil rather than paraffinic base oil in their formulations. A recent study by specialist oil supplier Nynas shows that metalworking emulsions ...
MAPESAD’s importance for the Turkish lubricants sector
The Lubricant and Petroleum Products Industrialists’ Association (MAPESAD), which was established in 2004 as the first and only association in this sector, has a special place for the sector. This entity was formed by business people who have ...
Alternative solutions for metalworking formulations
Metalworking fluids need to be based on oil with good solubility for additives. Tested under extreme conditions, naphthenic oil proves an excellent replacement for Group I oil. O nce the obvious choice for metalworking fluids because of their ...
Infineum perspective: exploring technology trends
Fuel economy improvement and CO2 emissions reduction are undoubtedly the main drivers of technology change in our industry. As governments around the world introduce and tighten CO2 emissions legislation, vehicle ...
Pour Point Depressant (PPD) selection and use
PPD selection and use is highly important for ensuring high performance and prolonging the lifecycle of oil formulations by preventing equipment damages at low temperatures. With over 70 years of PPD expertise, Evonik shared elaborate information on ...
White mineral oil and its uses
White mineral oil, found out to be good for healing injuries by Brooklyn who lived in the USA in the 1870’s, is being used in various sectors from cosmetics to food and pharmaceutical industries since then… Petroleum and petroleum ...
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Airbus and Turkish Technic to sign cooperation agreement
Airbus and Turkish Technic cooperate on A350 Component Repair and Exchange program in order to provide Flight Hour maintenance Services to Turkish Airlines’ A350 ...
BASF increases price of lubricant components
Effective immediately, or as existing contracts permit, BASF will increase prices for products in its lubricant components portfolio (lubricant oil additives and base stocks) ...
Rymax Lubricants expands to 13 new countries in 2020
Despite the reality of COVID-19 holding the world in a firm grip, Rymax Lubricants has been able to realize impressive growth to 13 new countries in 2020. The Dutch lubricants ...
Although times change, some recommendations do not
Castrol offers products suitable for vehicles manufactured so far, while also preparing products that help meet the design-related needs and carbon emission targets of new ...
Calcium sulfonate complex greases in the iron and steel industry
Efsun Acar Chemical Engineer Production Coordinator Vario Engineering and Production Technologies Inc. Establishing an iron and steel factory require very high investment ...
Nynas developed NYNAS® BT 22 in response to high 22 cSt demand
In a market where the 22 cSt viscosity is much sought after, customers can be left struggling to fulfil their need for this popular base oil grade. However, with the latest ...
How the PCL market is adapting to rapidly changing environmental conditions
Dr. Colin Morton Dr. Ewan Delbridge Since no unified lubricant solution exists to encompass the changing requirements, only the nimblest manufacturers who can adapt quickly to ...
An overview of 2020 with Sezgin Gürsu
The year 2020 was marked with the principle “health first” for Petrol Ofisi. Standing out with works that prioritize human health, Petrol Ofisi finished 2020 with ...
NYCO invites you to attend their forth webinar on synthetic esters on March 16th
NYCO announced their new webinar on synthetic esters. The webinar “Understanding and balancing interactions between esters and elastomers” will take place on March ...
Airbus updates production rates in response to market environment
Airbus SE is updating its production rate planning for its A320 Family aircraft in response to the market environment. The new average production rates for the A320 Family will ...
