Lubricants World articles from June 2004

Lubricants World archives from June 2004

An open letter to Lubricants World readers.(Commentary)
June 1, 2004... In our April and May issues, a former editor copied a total of 14 articles from recent issues of Lube Report, the electronic newsletter published by LNG Publishing Co. Inc. Copied articles in the April issue included: "Contention Over...

GF-4 category life-the additive industry's perspective.(Association Perspective)
June 1, 2004... The American Chemistry Council represents the leading companies engaged in the business of chemistry. Council members apply the science of chemistry to make innovative products and services that make people's lives better, healthier and...

Estimated paraffinic base oil prices *.(Markets & Economics)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
June 1, 2004... Estimated Paraffinic Base Oil Prices * May 2004 Viscosity Average Low-High Light (70-150) 165 158-171 Medium (195-350) 161 154-168 Heavy (500-600) 177...

Producer price index.(Markets & Economics)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
June 1, 2004... Producer Price Index Note: Data are Preliminary 2004 2004 Mar 03 - Ma 04 Product (Index Date) Feb Mar [DELTA] [DELTA] % Finished lubricants(1982) 172.1 172.7 7.5 4.5 ...

Lithcon base oil report--March 2004.(Markets & Economics)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
June 1, 2004... Lithcon Base Oil Report--March 2004 Far East Europe USA SN150 385 390 435 SN300 380 390 440 SN500 390 400 480 SN150 430 420 495 ...

Paraffinic base oil prices *.(Markets & Economics)(Illustration)
June 1, 2004... Paraffinic Base Oil Prices * Viscosity May April March Grade 2004 2004 2004 ConocoPhillips Gulf Coast 70 177 174 174 110 168 165 165 225...

ExxonMobil upgrading PAO units.(Company/Industry News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... ExxonMobil Chemical will upgrade its Beaumont, Texas, polyalphaolefins unit to make a new category of base oils called Group IV+. The company has issued a press release saying the new products "offer step-change improvements over...

Safety-Kleen wins supplier award.(Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc.,)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc., was recently awarded the "Most Improved Supplier Award" from AutoNation, America's largest automotive retailer. In a press release, Mike Fraser, director of Strategie Accounts for Safety-Kleen, noted that the...

ANDEROL and Univar form joint venture.(ANDEROL [R] Inc.,)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... ANDEROL and Univar Form Joint Venture ANDEROL [R] Inc., a worldwide supplier of specialty synthetic lubricants, and the Energy Sector of Univar USA, a distributor of industrial chemicals, have partnered to couple their lubricant offerings...

Mobil-1 30th anniversary.(Automotive)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... ExxonMobil is commemorating three decades of innovation and leadership in synthetic motor oils with the 30th anniversary of Mobil-1. Since its introduction in 1974, ExxonMobil says that Mobil-1 has outperformed conventional oils, and has...

Mobil-1 selected for Bentley.(Bentley Motor Cars, )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Mobil-1 synthetic motor oil has been selected as original equipment (factory fill) for the new award-winning Bentley Continental GT. Each new vehicle will be tilled with Mobil1 in the viscosity grade SAE 0W-40 at the factory, and Bentley...

New heavy-duty grease.(Specialty)(Mobil Centaur Moly greases)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... ExxonMobil has introduced a new family of Mobil Centaur Moly greases, which are designed specifically to meet the demanding lubrication requirements of heavy-duty truck chassis and heavi1y loaded industrial bearings, as well as construction...

FedChem earns Kosher certification.(Certifications)(FedChem LLC)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... FedChem LLC has successfully implemented a series of procedures required for kosher certification of the company's Kolate products. Manufactured in FedChem's Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, plant, Kolate reactive aluminum sources for grease are...

Rockwell gets SCP Certification.(Certifications)(Rockwell Automation, Support Center Practices)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Rockwell Automation's live Technical Support Centers have achieved certification under the prestigious Support Center Practices (5CP) Certification program. The certified Technical Support Centers are located in a diverse range of regions...

Lubrizol gains HACCP accreditation.(Certifications)(Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point)(Lubrizol Foam Control Additives)
June 1, 2004... The Cheyenne, Wyoming, facility of Lubrizol Foam Control Additives, has received Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point HACCP) certification. HACCP is a management system that assures the safety of foods and ingredients from harvest to...

Biodiesel and lubricity ... part two.(Feature Story)
June 1, 2004... In last month's issue, the authors discussed what biodiesel is, and the test procedures related to regulatory compliance. They observed that biodiesel tends to act as a self-lubricant, and that a number of the required ASTM tests are similar...

Making profit centers work.(Cover Story)
June 1, 2004... With the current emphasis on activity-based accounting, an option gaining purchase with today's integrated corporations, including those in lubricants, is to distribute corporate earnings on the basis of independent, accountable business...

Plug-N-Lok[TM] drum protection.(Products)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... BASCO has introduced its DrumRight[TM] Plug-N-Lok[TM] security plugs. It prevents unauthorized access to stored drums through the installation locking plug. By hand-turning the large wing nut, the heavy-duty rubber seal expands in seconds to...

Inventory Control system.(Products)(Endress and Hauser Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Inventory Control by Endress+ Hauser is a comprehensive and flexible system--from tank level measurement on site and telecommunication by internet, to targeted processing and the integration of current inventor/ data into common planning and...

Upgraded moisture analyzer.(Products)(AMETEK Process Instruments)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... AMETEK Process Instruments has completed a re-engineering of its Model 3050 analyzers that increases the cost-effectiveness of its highly sensitive, quartz crystal-based moisture analyzers. The company says that the redesign extends the...

Skimmer solves float problem.(Products)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Mini-skimmers have been in use throughout the world since 1990. Thousands are used daily to remove unwanted floating "tramp" oils. They are small, run very quietly, and use a dependable permanent magnet motor. Standard models for industrial...

Spray-on hand protection.(Products)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Many chemicals are absorbed directly into the skin, causing skin disorders or just plain dry cracked skin. When exposed to petroleum products, paint, paint hardeners or thinners, cleaning products, or even latex gloves, skin can become dry or...

Double tray sorter.(Products)(FKI Logistex)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... FKI Logistex[R] Crisplant[R] S-3000DT double-tray quickly sorts a high volume of product in a limited sortation area. This sorter is an update of Crisplant's popular S-2000 double-tray sorting system, and is ideal for handling clothing, mail,...

Trace metals analyzer.(Products)(Agilent Technologies Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Agilent 7500ce inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) system can be used for trace-metals analysis in environmental applications. The new system is up to five times more sensitive than its predecessor, providing low parts...

Maintenance white paper.(Techwatch)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... A white paper from Rockwell Automation provides information to Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) managers on how to effectively communicate the value of maintenance to upper management in terms that can be easily understood. The...

Web-based sales training.(Techwatch)(Lubrizol Corp.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Salespeople in the transportation and industrial lubricant industry can use a new, fully interactive, e-learning option that is part of Lubrizol Knowledge 2 Market (K2M), a multi-forum learning services program from The Lubrizol Corporation....

Enterprise software.(Techwatch)(Datacor Inc.'s product)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Datacor[TM] Chempax[R] enterprise software is specifically designed for use in the lubricants industry. The software encompasses all major aspects of the lube oil production, including formula and laboratory management, financial activities,...

Building for success.(20 Minutes with ...)(Martin J. Karpenski)(Interview)
June 1, 2004... The changes underway in the lubricants industry affect all participants. This includes the engineering and construction companies. This month, Martin J. Karpenski, Executive Vice President, Commercial Operations at Foster Wheeler North...