Nanolâ„¢ lubricant was tested in diesel engines of a truck fleet in 2010. In total, 12 trucks of construction years 1994-2007 with diesel engines of several OEMs were included in the test. A number of parameters were monitored, such as compression in cylinders, startup of the engine at very low temperatures as well as the…
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Next-generation lubricants
In today's world, nanotechnology can be employed in everything from cosmetics to paint, or steel and even toothpaste. it is also used in the oil and lubrication businesses. But how can microscopic particles help reduce fossil-fuel use and extend the life on components for some of the heaviest and large machines - used in shipping,…
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Nanotech copper lubrication additive sets new benchmark for surface wear
Lubrication technology is reaching a golden age, the age of additives. In an industrial world where synthetic lubricants seem to have reached the top of their evolutionary game, so where else is there to go if we want to keep improving on the economy of mechanical wear through reduced friction? The answer is a small…
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