Forced by new regulations lubricants manufacturers worldwide are replacing the mineral base oils in metalworking fluids by natural sourced derivatives.
Behind the hype of bio-based metalworking fluids
Turbine oils for the long run
The major challenges for gas and steam turbine oils is viscosity, oxidation and thermal stability. The Q8 Volta high performance turbine oils are based on Group III base fluids, delivering excellent wear protection and oxidation stability. These products have received an impressive list of OEM approvals and are first choice for many gas and steam turbines owners.
The value of performance evaluation tests for gas engines
The energy market is high-demanding when it comes to the lubrication of gas engines. The performance of the oil is of the utmost importance for gas engine owners. Switching to a new oil is not common because operators fear the financial risks of an inferior oil performance. Yet relying on a professional performance evaluation test, many existing gas engines could benefit from the added value of new lubricants.
Future development for Q8 Mahler Oils
Until the early 1980s there was no requirement for a group of lubricating oils specifically formulated for gas engines, despite the first commercially viable gas engine having been developed and sold in 1860. A lot has changed since then, and with the Q8 Mahler range, Q8Oils is ready for the future.
Q8 Mahler oils assure top performance for Sagunto WTP gas engine
Gas engines are subjected to extreme operating conditions, speeding up the deposit formation process in the oil and thus posing high engine wear risks. The Q8 Mahler is especially developed to perform in these harsh circumstances.
Covid-19: shout-out to manufacturers #1 Cambridge Precision Ltd
Q8Oils is proud to be a supplier to Cambridge Precision Ltd – one of the many amazing manufacturers who are pulling out all the stops in the fight against Covid-19.
Vlerick project improves filling process in Blending Plant Antwerp
In May and June Q8Oils’ Blending Plant in Antwerp (BPA) had the pleasure to welcome two MBA-students of Vlerick Business School. Their assignment was to create a current state value stream map of the filling process for 20 liter pails. Their final recommendations contribute to Q8Oils’ continuous improvement.
Understanding the viscosity index of a lubricant
The viscosity of a lubricant has a big influence on the performance and long-life of your machinery. By selecting a lubricant with an appropriate viscosity index for your application, you can minimize downtime and maintenance costs.
Handy tips on managing your metalworking fluids during a COVID-19 shutdown
If you’re stopping or scaling down production during the coronavirus crisis, here are some tips on how to manage your metalworking fluids and protect your machinery to make sure that you’re ready to restart quickly and trouble free.
Covid-19 business update
Dear visitor,
We received many questions about the potential impact of the Covid-19 situation on our business, which we would like to address correspondingly.
