by Rachel | Jan 9, 2019 | Lubrication Management
We all know that unscheduled downtime costs us money, can reduce production and impact on safety and profit, but many companies out there still do not have a proactive maintenance schedule in place for their key equipment. According to a recent poll in the US by... Read more >>
by Rachel | Dec 13, 2018 | Lubrication Management
We do talk about this a lot, but proper storage and handling of lubricants is essential to running an efficient business and reducing lubricant related problems and challenges. There are lots of benefits associated with improving storage and handling, and most of... Read more >>
by Rachel | Dec 6, 2018 | Technical Update
Varnish is an accumulation of oil oxidation and degradation compounds on machine components. It can cause a number of problems including restricting the flow of lubricants and clogging filters. Varnish is a frequent problem in high pressure and high temperature... Read more >>
by Rachel | Nov 29, 2018 | Technical Update
Corrosion can be caused when iron or steel is exposed to moisture, oxygen or acid. It can cause companies significant amounts of money through equipment wear and maintenance, so it’s important to tackle corrosion at the root cause. When iron or steel are exposed... Read more >>
by Rachel | Nov 22, 2018 | Technical Update
The term bio-lubricants is becoming much more commonplace in the market, and significant growth is forecast for bio-based lubricants over the coming years. So what are bio-lubricants, and what are the main differences between them and your more traditional products?... Read more >>
by Rachel | Nov 9, 2018 | Pure News
We are delighted to have obtained our ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications this month. These standards represent key areas for our business and focus for future development, and we are pleased to highlight this through the accreditation process. ISO 45001:... Read more >>
by Rachel | Nov 1, 2018 | Technical Update
Foaming is a common issue in lubricated equipment. It is caused by air bubbles collecting on or near the surface of the oil. Air bubbles in the oil can lead to excessive oxidation, the reduction of lubricating properties, shortened oil life and cavitation. Foam also... Read more >>
by Rachel | Oct 22, 2018 | Oil Condition Monitoring
Machinery failures can lead to significant downtime and loss of production, generating costs sometimes into thousands of pounds an hour. If your business was unexpectedly unable to produce, what would the implications on your costs and profit be, and how would this... Read more >>
by Rachel | Sep 18, 2018 | Technical Update
There are many benefits to be gained from using synthetic lubricants, but it’s important to consider a number of factors before selecting a new product for any application. The equipment you are using, the conditions under which it’s operating, variances... Read more >>
by Rachel | Sep 3, 2018 | Industrial
Rolling element bearings appear in a huge range of applications, and are among the most common equipment parts which require lubrication. They can range in size from a few millimetres to meters in diameter, and have load carrying capacity ranging from tens of grams... Read more >>
