Joe Kaperick, Afton Chemical’s Technical Advisor for greases, was recently interviewed by Rachel Fowler, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief for Tribology & Lubrication Technology (TLT). During the interview, Joe shared his experience in the lubricants industry, the importance of getting involved, and mentions the NLGI HPM Grease program. Read the full article
Congratulations Petro-Canada Lubricants! Petro-Canada, an HF Sinclair brand, has certified two NLGI (National Lubricating Grease Institute) HPM grease products. Peerless ™ LLG and Peerless ™ OG2 Red have both been approved against the NLGI HPM certification. Both products are also GC-LB certified. Peerless ™ LLG and Peerless ™ OG2 Red
Congratulations! Fuchs Lubricants Co. certified five NLGI HPM grease products, including three products with enhanced performance tags. RENOLIT CXS BGR is now approved against the NLGI HPM certification. In addition to the HPM core certification, RENOLIT CXS BGR also obtained the +HL tag for enhanced level of performance in the
Lithium Complex Grease is now approved against the NLGI HPM certification. In addition to the HPM core certification, Lithium Complex Grease also obtained the +WR tag for enhanced level of performance in the water resistance category. The HPM Grease Certification Program ensures that all certified greases meet or exceed the
DuPont has launched a new MOLYKOTE® Multilub Synthetic High Performance Grease. The multipurpose grease, certified with National Lubricating Grease Institute’s (NLGI) HPM + LT (High-Performance Multiuse Grease with enhanced low-temperature performance) designation, is appropriate for a broad range of applications, such as gears or slides in centrifuge pumps, blend tank
Acinol 152 HQS (US) – All Colors is now approved against the NLGI HPM certification. In addition to theHPM core certification, Acinol 152 HQS (US) – All Colors also obtained the +WR tag for enhanced level ofperformance in the water resistance category as well as the +LT tag for enhanced
Industry standard specifications exist for engine oils, gear oils, hydraulic oils, turbine oils and others. Standardized specifics are wonderful for the end user, simplifying product choice and ensuring a certain level of performance. It also facilitates cross-referencing, and ultimately, a degree of commoditization. Read more
There are industry standard specifications for engine oils, gear oils, hydraulic oils, turbine oils, etc. Standardized specifications are wonderful for the end user, simplifying product choice and ensuring a certain level of performance. This also facilitates cross-referencing, and ultimately, a degree of product commoditization. Greases are different. There have been
The history of lubricating greases dates back to ancient times. As early as 1400 BCE, attempts were made to reduce axle friction in chariots. Analyses from axel hubs indicate that fat and lime were used to make a complex lubricant. Yet, the current state of lubricating greases only has less
Lubricating greases are complex products, consisting of a lubricating fluid, performance enhancing additives and a thickener. The lubricating fluid can be mineral oil, synthetic fluid of various types or even processed vegetable oil. The viscosity of the fluid can range from very low (ISO 10 or less) to very high