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Conservation of Lubricants and Energy
Many of the materials essential to global industrial markets have been identified as being in potential short supply. A substantial number of those materials originate from regions of the world where interrupted supply is a real and present risk. Petroleum is a finite world resource with continuing supply and economic problems, with more special concerns… Read More
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New Lubrication Commandments – Conserve Energy, Protect the Environment
It seems counterintuitive that lubricants selected to optimize wear control may not be optimum when it comes to energy conservation. Read More
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Optimizing Lubrication and Lubricant Analysis
Lubrication is an unmistakably integral part of machine reliability. Rotating machines are dependent on lubrication decisions made, such as which lubricant to use, how the lubricant needs to be applied to the tribological zones, and what is done during operations to monitor and control the integrity of these frictional zones. Read More
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“Superior Sustainability, Taking a comprehensive approach, from production to compliance and beyond,”
In Fitch’s experience, such sustainability assessments hinge on manufacturers being committed co sustainability, not on consumer demand. “In general, I don’t think consumers are clamoring for more sustainable products,” he said, noting that price is a more prevalent concern. Read More