newsTHE MANUFACTURING industry faces a dual challenge – reducing carbon emissions, while continuing to meet demand and production goals. Many UK manufacturers (84%) (1) view sustainability as an opportunity for positive transformation but see digitisation as a longer-term solution and are seeking ways to make a difference today:
articleLUBRICATION at the forefront of metalworking machinery maintenance. The role of any lubricant is to create a thin film between two metal surfaces that keeps them apart. This film reduces friction between moving parts, supporting metalworking operations at the same time as minimising wear and reducing downtime, writes David Wright
newsTO MEET 2050 net-zero carbon goals, the UK government recently announced that industrial emissions will need to reduce by two-thirds by 2035 (1). At the same time, the UK remains a significant manufacturer, with a continuing drive to increase productivity. Companies are seeking positive ways to meet both their sustainability and commercial targets now and in the future.
productAS MODERN machines have evolved, so have lubrication systems and, as the oil film between system components is only a few microns thick – invisible to the human eye – it is essential to control and monitor contamination effectively, explains CP Lubricants.
productSHELL HAS announced it will offer customers carbon neutral lubricants across a range of products for passenger cars, heavy duty diesel engine and industrial applications. This initiative meets a growing desire from consumer and commercial vehicle drivers to lower their carbon footprint.
newsIT’S A tough life for industrial bearings, and one of the most challenging applications bearings will encounter is wet environments, where their core purpose of reducing friction and keeping essential machine parts moving also includes a constant battle against corrosion
newsSHELL HAS launched a whitepaper to address the myths surrounding zinc-based hydraulic fluids.
productSKF has extended the capability of its Enlight ProCollect portable data collection system, enabling maintenance engineers to plan lubrication routes around a factory or process operation.
articleGood lubricant management can contribute towards lower maintenance costs, reduced downtime, higher productivity and increased savings over the longer-term, asserts David Wright, Director-General of the United Kingdom Lubricants Association
newsThere are several ways Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) savings can be achieved through effective lubrication, so it is important that it is seen as a priority for operators.
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