Biobased Industrial Lube
Neste and Finnish aerosol company
AT-Tuote have developed an industrial lubricant made almost entirely from renewable materials, with Nestes MY Renewable Isoalkane as its key component. AT Renewable Penetrating Lubricant can be used to release corroded parts, as well as to clean and lightly lubricate. According to AT-Tuote, the new sprayable lube combines renewable solvent and biobased oil with a ceramic component that enables dry lubrication and easy release. The lube will be available in the spring of 2020 in Nordic countries as well as the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Germany. Web: www.attuote.fi
Oronite Adds Additives
Chevron Oronites Oloa 48027 and Oloa 48028 trunk piston engine oil additive packages are the newest addition to the companys marine and power generation system products. The additive packages are designed to provide high performance in engines operating in severe conditions and to maintain engine cleanliness while also taking into consideration ships increasingly diverse fuel and base oil options. Oloa 48027 was formulated for 20 to 55 base number TPEO in engines operating with residual fuel, while Oloa 48028 is meant for 12 to 20 BN TPEO in engines operating with distillate fuels. Both packages will be available early this year. Web: www.oronite.com
High Performance at High Temps
Petron Malaysia launched Petron High-temperature Protection, a new line of engine oils and specialty lubricant products. The line includes Blaze Racing HTP engine oil for gasoline engines, Rev-X Turbo HTP engine oil for heavy-duty diesel engines, Gear Oil GHTP, Brake fluid HTP, ATF Premium HTP and Grease HTP. Both Blaze Racing HTP and Rev-X Turbo HTP are formulated using polyalphaolefin and are API licensed. The products are formulated to give improved engine cleanliness, efficiency and engine protection in extreme temperatures, the company claims. Web: www.petron.com.my
Total-ly Recycled Hydraulic Fluid
Total Lubrifiants Eco2 range of industrial hydraulic fluids is made from recycled base oils. The range includes Azolla Eco2 46 and Equivis Eco2 46, both of which are designed for use in all kinds of hydraulic systems running under high pressure. The fluids also boast low pour points, mechanical stability with high resistance to shear, good thermal stability and resistance to hydrolysis. The company reports that Azolla Eco2 46 complies with ISO 11158 HM and DIN 51524-2 HLP specifications, while Aquivis Eco2 46 complies with ISO 11158 HV and DIN 51524-3 HVLP. The range is available in Europe. Web: www.lubricants.total.com
PAG Base Oils
Croda Energy Technologies launched its Emkarox VG NS range of base fluids designed for use in marine applications. The company says the range is polyalkylene glycol based and possesses all the properties of conventional base oils. The fluids are non-emulsifiable, have good hydrolytic stability, disperse in water at low concentrations and are non-sheening. This makes them ideal for use in stern tubes, according to Croda. The oils are available in ISO 100 and ISO 150 viscosity grades. Web: www.crodalubricants.com