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Lubrication

Tips On Caster Greasing
Problem: We tend to ignore our casters, and then they give us trouble. Should we be lubricating them? Solution: Greasing both the caster swivel and the wheel serves three purposes: it prevents rusting…
Worldwide Lubricant Market Approaches $50 Billion
Cleveland, OH — Global lubricant demand is forecast to reach 40.5 million metric tons in 2012, according to a 428-page study published earlier this year by the Freedonia Group Inc., World Lubricants …

Setting Up An Effective Oil Analysis Program
Implementation and training costs are extremely low compared to the hundreds of thousands of dollars that will be saved by predicting when problems may occur and then effectively planning and scheduli…
STLE Toronto golf day set for June 4
Toronto, ON — The STLE Toronto Section Golf Day takes place Thursday June 4, 2009, at the Brae Ben Golf Course in …
New line of environmentally friendly lubricants launched
Mississauga, ON — Petro-Canada has released a suite of products from its current line-up that possess environmenta…
Investments shape Chevron for growth, company reports
New York, NY — Chevron Corp. says it is well-positioned to deal with difficult market conditions, given its strong…
ExxonMobil focuses on long term with record levels of investment in future projects
New York, NY — Exxon Mobil Corp. plans to invest at record levels — between $25 billion and $30 billion annually …
STLE ’09 features 30 papers on lubrication fundamentals
Lake Buena Vista, FL — Interested in lubrication fundamentals? Trying to prepare for any of STLE’s four certificat…
Silicone technology helps make wind energy a breeze
Midland, MI — Silicones are helping wind energy become…
Lubrication expert receives NLGI’s highest honour
Fairfax, VA — John P. Doner, a 30-year company employee of ExxonMobil, recently earned the National Lubricat…
STLE explains lubrication certification process
Toronto, ON — According to its Toronto Section chapter, the STLE (Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineer…
STLE continues its drive for marketplace relevance
Toronto, ON — At a meeting at the Old Mill restaurant in Toronto on Sept. 9, 2008, the Toronto Section of the STLE…
Revamped website launched by STLE Toronto Section
Toronto, ON — The STLE (Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers) Toronto Section has launched a revamped a…
Oil supplier launches campaign to encourage efficiency
San Ramon, CA — Chevron Corp. has launched a U.S.-based public campaign called ‘I Will’ that is designed to raise …
Rocker-turned-tribologist headlines 2008 STLE awards luncheon
Miami, FL — Dr. John A. Tichy, former guitarist, singer and songwriter for the ’70s rock band Commander Cody and h…
Lubricant celebrated for 60 years of use
Midland, MI — For 60 years, the Molykote brand lubricants team from Dow Corning has promoted the benefits of prope…
Is it okay to mix different lubricants in a machine?
Problem: I know my machines are always supposed to use the same lubricants they came with, but if I’m stuck with an empty container, will there be any impact if I top up the fluid with another type?
Choosing correct hydraulic fluid is topic of STLE Toronto meeting Nov. 13
Toronto, ON — On Tuesday Nov. 13, 2007, The STLE Toronto Section will hold a dinner and presentation. The topic of…
Study shows who has top spot in global lubricants market
Little Falls, N.J. — Shell has reclaimed the number one position in the world lubricants market in 2006, according…

Two-Step Process Extends Life of Gear Drives
Picture this — a 600-hp extruder drive pushing wet clay through a moulding die in a brick plant. It’s a tough job! The heavy loading takes its toll on the gearing, and the need to resist airborne con…
One-time Chevron Canada president to drive company’s acquisitions
San Ramon, CA — Chevron Corporation has announced that John S. Watson will become executive vice-president, Strate…
World lubricant demand rising 2.3% annually
Cleveland, OH — World demand for lubricants is forecast to advance 2.3% per year to 41.8 million metric tons in 20…
Anderol appoints new manager in North America
East Hanover, NJ — Anderol Inc., a manufacturer of specialty synthetic lubricants, recently named Dr. Gary Babic t…
Extensive bearings program at STLE’s May 6-10 meeting
Philadelphia, PA — Interested in bearings? STLE’s 2007 Annual Meeting & Exhibition, May 6-10 at the downtown Phila…
Extensive seal-technology program at STLE’s May 6-10 Annual Meeting
Philadelphia, PA — If your job involves working with seals, then you may want to consider attending STLE’s 2007 An…
SKF Canada acquires lubrication systems firm in Ontario
Toronto, ON — SKF Canada Ltd. has acquired Automatic Lubrication Systems (ALS) of Burlington, Ont., effective Marc…
Chevron to participate in Athabasca Oil Sands Project expansion
Calgary, AB — Chevron Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of Chevron Corp., will participate in the first phase of expansion…
STLE wants conference papers based on everyday lubrication and wear problems
Philadelphia, PA — If you are an end user or work closely with end users, here is your opportunity to become a ful…
Lubricants University offers new courses on gear lubrication and heavy duty coolants
San Ramon, CA — Chevron’s Lubricants University (www.lubricantsuniversity.com), an educational website focused on …
Worldwide grease production on the rise, reports NLGI
Kansas City, MO — Worldwide grease production reached 1.9 billion lb (862 million kg) in 2005, an increase of 1.5%…