Lubricant Varnish: What We’ve Learned and What We Still Don’t Know
25 years of research have transformed how we detect, treat, and understand lubricant varnish — but critical gaps remain. Here's where the science stands today.
Upcoming Lubrication Academies
Novotného lávka 200/5, Czech Republic
Tues 16 June, 2026
A public Lubrication Academy event held in collaboration with Kleentek in Prague, Czech Republic.
What Will We Cover?
• Turbine & compressor oil formulations
• Oil degradation process and impact
• Solutions for improved reliability
• Lube oil selection — Fill4Life™ strategy
• Condition Monitoring · Case Studies · Q&A
Why Should You Attend?
• Prevent Multi-Million Dollar Failures
• Maximize Asset Reliability
• Boost Energy Efficiency & Sustainability
• Access Expert Knowledge
• Practical, Actionable Insights
• Networking & Peer Learning
Past Lubrication Academies
2016 – Manchester, UK
2017 – Qatar
2017 – Copenhagen, Salt Lake City, Arizona, Houston
2018 – Cairo, Bilbao, Las Vegas, Bali
2019 – Rio de Janeiro, Bangkok
2020 – Arizona
NEWS & INSIGHTS
Find Out What We’ve Been Up To!
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Data Centers Are Redefining What a Lubricant Is
The fastest-growing fluid market for companies like ExxonMobil, Shell, FUCHS, Castrol, and Lubrizol has nothing to do with turbines, hydraulic presses, or gearboxes. It’s a stainless steel tank full of servers submerged in dielectric fluid.
Gulf Scientific Corporation and Fluitec Forge Strategic Partnership
Gulf Scientific Corporation (GSC) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Fluitec, a global leader in developing …