A 200-litre drum (sometimes 180 litres) is one of the most common lubricant packaging types when purchasing lubricants. It is suitable for small to medium volume […]

Mechanical components come in various types and designs that tie to their function. Being ‘mechanical’ often means there are surface contacts and movements relative to each […]

As mentioned in the previous article, viscosity is a very important property of lubricant. However, knowing the right viscosity for the application is not enough. We […]

In the world of lubrication, viscosity is a very big deal. Viscosity can make a difference between a machine that lasts for less than one hour […]

As explained in the past article “Why do we need lubricants”, the most important reason for having a lubricant in a machine is to separate contacting […]

It is common for people to think oil only comes in one of these two types: mineral or synthetic. What exactly do they mean? Mineral, synthetic […]

In the last article, I discussed two ways how lubricants can be differentiated, namely by application and viscosity. In this article, I will cover the third […]

There is a multitude of ways lubricants can be classified, and for most users out there, it can be overwhelming to understand each classification. Take engine […]

In the last issue of Fundamentals of Lubrication Series, I discussed the three lubrication types, namely boundary, mixed, and hydrodynamic lubrication. Boundary lubrication is the least […]