Lubrication Safety Risks: What You Should Know

“What are the safety risks associated with performing lubrication?” Across all industries, safety should be the most important consideration in getting work accomplished. Regardless of how urgent maintenance or a repair might be, it must be completed in a safe manner. While many people do not think of the safety ramifications of lubrication, they certainly […]

Best Practices for Storing and Handling Oil Drums

“What are the best practices for storing and handling oil drums?” Oil drums should be stored indoors away from potential contamination. This would include dust, humidity from process steam and washdown areas. Do not keep oil drums on the factory floor or in the machine shop, since contaminants like metalworking or welding particles and production […]

Miguez Announces New Partnership with VP Racing Lubricants

Miguez Fuel & Lubricants is proud to announce its new partnership with Maverick Performance Products and VP Racing Lubricants. As the exclusive distributor of VP Racing Lubricants for Louisiana, Miguez Fuel is excited to carry on the winning tradition of the legendary VP Racing brand. From the legendary brand with more than 40 years in […]

Tips for Better Oil Filtration in Hydraulic Systems

Fluid contamination is the No. 1 cause of hydraulic system failures, so the cleaner you can keep the unit, the better chance you will have of uninterrupted machine operation. Equipment manufacturers typically set a recommended cleanliness target, but you can go beyond this level and set a higher goal to extend the machine’s expected lifespan. […]