How Varnish Is Destroying Your Hydraulic System (And How to Stop It)
It is common to hear about deposits or varnish in turbine oils, but can other oils also suffer from varnish? …
How to Select Turbine Oils Strategically for Improved Results Now
How to Select Turbine Oils Strategically for Improved Results Now by Greg Livingstone, Elona Rista Turbine oils are required for some of the most complex pieces of turbomachinery equipment. Ideally, users should spend a great deal of time when selecting the right turbine oil, as an inappropriate selection could lead to significant undesired downtime. However, this is […]
Energy Efficiency: The Critical Step Towards Sustainable Lubrication
Energy Efficiency: The Critical Step Towards Sustainable Lubrication by Greg Livingstone, Sanya Mathura Many factors influence the sustainability of a lubricant. These can range from formulation, product manufacturing and packaging, environmental performance, lifespan, product performance, to how the oil is managed at the end of its life. However, one of the most influential areas resides in its […]
SOS Varnish! Westo Gets Hydraulic And Turbine Oils Back Into Shape
SOS VARNISH! WESTO GETS HYDRAULIC AND TURBINE OILS BACK INTO SHAPE WESTO specialises in all matters of oil maintenance and has extensive expertise in the field of varnish removal. WESTO uses the ESP resin agglomeration process of FLUITEC and OELCHECK lubricant analyses. Read Article→
DECON HD – The Solution for Your Heavy Duty System!
DECON HD – The Solution for Your Heavy Duty System! Have you ever had to shut down equipment because there was varnish in your system? These shutdowns can be quite costly especially if you’re dealing with critical equipment. Gearboxes and heavy duty systems are no exception. The shutdown of a heavy duty system can take […]
Measuring and Attaining Sustainable Lubrication
Measuring and Attaining Sustainable Lubrication Greg Livingstone, Chief Innovation Officer at Fluitec International Many companies utilizing rotating equipment have initiated or planned to create decarbonization strategies. The process reduces and compensates for the emissions of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e), ultimately down to “Net 0”. Lubricants are an essential component in rotating equipment, so it makes […]