When you see black smoke coming from your diesel engine, that simply means that engine is operating at maximum power, right? Wrong. This is a common misconception. Black smoke billowing out of your engine does not indicate a machine is running at optimal power. Rather, it actually signifies that fuel is being wasted and that it might be affecting...
One of the most familiar tools for on site lubricators is the simple grease gun. This is used to apply grease to internal bearings and machinery and ensure the proper lubrication required to prevent equipment failure. Using the traditional, manual grease gun however, can prove somewhat laborious, especially if you have to pump grease to lots of different...
When we talk about grease with industrial operators, we often get asked about the significance of grease colour. For example, does it give any indication of product performance? Does it tell us anything about product formulation? Can it help us determine product compatibility? Should it be taken into consideration when selecting a grease? We posed these...
What was the Trouble at the Mill? In a bid to improve employee safety and lower operating costs, the steel mill operator contacted its local ExxonMobil representative, for help. They went to the mill to investigate and discovered that the facility was lubricating its rolling mill bearings with a competitor’s lithium-based mineral grease. By itself,...
Alessandro Di Maio - Industrial Product Technical Advisor EAME ExxonMobil explains the impacts of natural refrigerants on lubricants The refrigeration industry is undergoing a transformation. Global environmental legislation, primarily intended to help protect the ozone layer, means businesses are increasingly adopting natural refrigerants – such...
Enhancing food safety with advanced lubricantsRainer Lange, Mobil SHC Brand Advisor, EAME, ExxonMobilIn the food and beverage sector, with all the new regulations that focus on energy efficiency and the fast growth of the market, it is easy - but not advisable, to forget one of the most important elements of the industry - safety. The European...
The clocks are changing, it’s our autumn bank holiday – click here to see how you can prepare for winter by carrying out an engine oil check. Happy weekend and happy motoring! ...
Situation: A district energy company in the United Kingdom operates several trigeneration sites that produce heat, power and chilled water. While lubricating its gas engines Caterpillar CAT 3516 C with a mineral-based oil, the company was achieving 1,000-hour oil change intervals based on used-oil analysis results. Solution: After...
Situation: A French power plant was operating three Cummins QSK 60 gas engines in cogeneration mode for a five-month period, using natural gas to produce electricity and steam. To optimize production and reduce maintenance costs through longer drain intervals, the company switched from a conventional mineral oil to Mobil Pegasus™...
Lower oil consumption reduces maintenance costs Situation: A Turkish company in the oil and gas industry faced a dilemma with its three Waukesha engines. The engines were consuming a competitor’s oil at increasing rates. Solution: The maintenance crew switched to Mobil Pegasus™1005 and saw noticeable improvement. In...