10/22/19
What You Need to Know About Abrasive Wear
“Can you explain the effects of abrasive wear and how you can determine if it is occurring?” There are two basic forms of abrasive wear: two-body abrasion and three-body[...]
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10/09/19
Viscosity Index: What It Is and Why It’s Important
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[...]
10/09/19
Are Bio-Based Lubricants Worth the Extra Cost?
"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[...]
09/19/19
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[...]
09/17/19
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[...]
09/10/19
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[...]
09/05/19
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[...]
08/22/19
3 Ways Contaminants Can Enter Lubrication Systems
“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[...]
08/05/19
VICTORY® AW 20W-50 WITH LYCOMING ANTISCUFF LAUNCHES AT EAA AIRVENTURE
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[...]
08/01/19
FOUR REASONS PHILLIPS 66® X/C® IS THE BEST AVIATION OIL FOR YOUR PISTON AIRCRAFT
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[...]