A lubricant’s viscosity is its most important property. Viscosity can be defined as an oil’s resistance to flow and shear. It is influenced by several factors such as contamination with[...]
"Are bio-based oils worth the extra cost to switch lubricants? Are they as effective as mineral base oil and synthetic lubricants?" The vast majority of lubricants used in industrial applications[...]
"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[...]
“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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
“What are the most common ways contaminants can enter fluid systems?” Contamination control can be divided into two main parts: exclusion and removal. Since neither method is sufficient on its[...]
Houston, Texas—Phillips 66 Lubricants will launch its newest aviation engine oil—Victory AW 20W-50—at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisc., building on its legacy of being an essential part of the aeronautics[...]
The industry’s leading multiviscosity aviation oil – Phillips 66 X/C 20W-50 – is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Since its launch in 1979, it has been the aviation oil of choice[...]
Phillips 66® Lubricants Launches New Allison TES 295® Approved Automatic Transmission Fluid Meets Growing Need for Trucks and Buses Operating Under Severe Service Conditions Phillips 66 Lubricants today[...]
